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Ray Horner Morning Show

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Ray has been the WAKR Morning host for since 2000 after a successful career in the Erie , Pennsylvania market as a Host and Operation Manager for WAKR/ WZPR / WMDE radio in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Ray won the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Sportscaster of the year two times and is currently the play-by-play voice of Hiram College Athletics. Ray has been involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Akron Children's Concert Society, Akron Public Schools, and The Embrace Care Clinic. Ray loves baseball, outdoor activities and spending time with his four children, Elizabeth, Rocco, Ava and...

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Coach Pam Davis on Archbishop Hoban's State Title Win 16.03.2026

Archbishop Hoban High School's Lady Knights girls basketball team recently clinched its state title over Olmsted Falls in the OHSAA Division II state championship game on March 14. Coach Pam Davis joined Ray Horner to discuss the game and the excitement.

FirstEnergy's Jennifer Young on Power Outages 16.03.2026

The high winds have not been helping with power outages that have affected many in the Greater Akron area. Joining Ray Horner is Jennifer Young of FirstEnergy to give the latest on what is being done to restore power for residents.

Elena Bell from the Akron Zoo 16.03.2026

There are some exciting times at the Akron Zoo, especially with the expansion plans that are coming to the popular attraction. Joining Ray Horner is the zoo's Elena Bell, who discussed how the weather can affect operations.

Tim Dimoff on Drones Used in War and Law Enforcement 16.03.2026

Tim Dimoff joined WAKR's Ray Horner to discuss the negative and positive use of drones in law enforcement and wars, not to mention who is able to operate such tools.

3 Pointers: 3.13.26 13.03.2026

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. This week they covered the back-to-back matchups with Dallas, Jarrett Allen, the Eastern Conference, and where Coach Kenny Attkinson could go with the playoffs.

Film School: 2026 Oscars Preview 13.03.2026

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week, they took at look at this year's Oscars to try and predict who will win the award.

Golf Tips: Where to Travel to Play During Spring Break 13.03.2026

Dan Dauk joins Ray on Fridays to talk golf! This week, they covered where to go to play golf during spring break!

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik on the Operating Budget and Cuts 12.03.2026

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined Ray to talk about this year's operating budget, job cuts in the city, and long-term community investments.

Four Area HS Girls Basketball Teams in the States! 11.03.2026

Four local girls basketball teams are going to the states - Copley, Wadsworth, Archbishop Hoban and St. Vincent-St. Mary. Our own Ray Horner got to interview each of the school's coaches. Hear from Copley Varsity girls head coach Julie Solis, Wadsworth Grizzly girls head coach Andy Booth, Archbishop Hoban Lady Knights head coach Pam Davis, and St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish girls basketball h...

Hoban Knights Coach T.K. Griffith on This Year's Boys Team 10.03.2026

Archbishop Hoban Knights basketball coach T.K. Griffith talks with our Ray Horner on how well the boys team is doing and what to expect next from them.

Hoban Lady Knights Coach Pam Davis on This Year's Team 10.03.2026

Four area girls basketball teams are going to states, and one of them is Archbishop Hoban. Coach Pam Davis of the Lady Knights got to talk with our own Ray Horner on this year's team and facing off against Olmsted Falls.

Is Social Security Going Away? 10.03.2026

Robert Fenn from Social Security joined Ray to answer questions from listeners, including the big one: Is Social Security going away?

Dr. Debbie Plate on Allergy Season 10.03.2026

Allergy season is starting, and many are already being hit hard so far. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General gives tips on how to take care of yourself and what to do when traveling to different parts of the world.

Arslanian Bros. 09.03.2026

Each week, WAKR’s Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Ray spoke with Ted Arslanian of Arslanian Bros.

Pandemic Effects on Students 09.03.2026

Students are now seeing effects of Covid 19. David James of the Summit Education Initiative joined Ray. He discussed the impact the pandemic had on students and the residual effects.

Driving Miss Daisy 06.03.2026

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they went back to 1989 with the Comedy/Drama, Driving Miss Daisy.

135 Years of Acme Fresh Market 06.03.2026

Acme Fresh Market is celebrating 135 years! Nick Albrecht, Executive VP and Katie Swartz, VP of Marketing, joined Ray. They discussed how it all began, how it's going, and more.

3.6.26 06.03.2026

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. This week they covered Jarrett Allen's & Donovan Mitchell's injuries, the team defense, top players in the league, and more.

35th Harvest for Hunger Campaign 05.03.2026

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has kicked off the 35th annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign. Dan Flowers, President & CEO of the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank, joined Ray. They discussed the Foodbank’s largest annual fundraising campaign.

AI: Benefits, Concerns, & More 04.03.2026

AI is becoming more prominent in day to day life. Daniel Alenquer, Director of the School of Visual Communication Design at Kent State University, joined Ray. They dove into AI, the benefits, concerns, and more.

Time Change Effects on the Body 03.03.2026

We'll be springing ahead this weekend, losing an hour of sleep and confusing our internal clocks. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray. She discussed the impact the time change can have on the body, those at risk for more serious side effects, and more.

Missiles Launched: Jeff McCausland on U.S., Israel, & Iran 02.03.2026

The U.S. and Israel have launched missiles into Iran. Jeff McCausland, National Security Consultant for CBS, joined Ray. They discussed the strikes, retaliation, escalation, and more.

Metis Construction 02.03.2026

Each week, WAKR’s Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Ray spoke with Julie Brandle, President of Metis Construction Services LLC.

2.27.26 27.02.2026

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. They discussed getting ready for the Eastern Conference, changes in analytics and stats, the Pistons, and more.

A Clockwork Orange 27.02.2026

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they dove into the controversial 1971 Crime/Sci-fi film, A Clockwork Orange.

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