Ray Horner Morning Show

He's moving up, and heading on down to Tampa. Akron RubberDucks General Manager and President, Jim Pfander has been hired by the Tampa Bay Rays, which is now partly owned by former RubberDucks owner, Ken Babby. Pfander, who has worked in Minor League baseball for 26 years–the last 15 here in Akron–is leaving for a new job, with a title not yet specified, but described as a "senior level executive...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined Ray on Thursday. They discussed polymers partnerships, the Miller South project, and more.

Ellet High School Girls Basketball Coach Nick Harris joined Ray Wednesday morning. They discussed the incredible team and the upcoming game Wednesday night.

Dr. John Nicholas joined Ray to talk about the landmark Social Media Trial. They discussed the alleged social media harm, algorithms, and more.

Each week, WAKR’s Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Carla Parks from Home Instead joined Ray.

Summit County's Take Me Home Program is being expanded. Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree, and Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich joined Ray. They discussed the program. They also discussed scams and safety precautions.

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. This week they covered upcoming matchups, the team, and more.

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. The legendary Rober Duvall passed away February 15th. Joe reflected on Duvall's expansive career.

Former women's basketball all-time great Rachel Tecca is being honored Saturday. Her jersey number 32 will be retired to honor her accomplishments with the Zips. Rachel Tecca joined Ray to talk about the honor, her time with the Zips, and more.

Tom Flory, Executive Manager at Serra Auto Park, joined Ray. Tom & Ray dove into the 2026 Auto Industry.

Brian Windhorst, Senior NBA Reporter for ESPN, joined Ray. They discussed LeBron, the Cavaliers, the NBA, and Brian's upcoming Akron Roundtable presentation.

MAC football is expanding to California. Marty Bannister of Ohio University joined Ray to talk about the change.

State Representative Bill Roemer, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The Escaped Convict Alert Program (ECAP) was recently signed into law. Roemer discussed how the program came about and how it will strengthen public safety.

Each week, WAKR’s Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Ray was joined by Rochelle Cross of Bricks & Minifigs.

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. This week they discussed the team, Evan Mobley's injury, Harden adjusting, and more.

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. On theme with Valentine's Day, this week they went back to 1953 with Roman Holiday.

Shammas Malik, Mayor of Akron, joined Ray Thursday. They discussed the capital budget, keeping ICE out, and more.

While the City of Akron is not a "Sanctuary" city, like the city of Portland, Oregon, for example; it is a town that has long been known for welcoming immigrants, and providing them with a safe place to live, work, and prosper. But now, with heavy-handed US Immigration Enforcement Agency (ICE)  tactics that have resulted in the rounding up and detention of thousands of immigrants, as well as the ...

John Barker of the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance joined Ray. They discussed the industry post Covid, what to expect this Valentines weekend, and more.

Robert Dodaro of Prism Wealth Management joined Ray. They discussed common financial mistakes and solutions.

February is Heart Health Month. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to talk about strokes.

Each week, WAKR’s Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Steve Domingo of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLC joined Ray.

Emergency Department operations aren't quite back to normal yet at Cleveland Clinic-Akron General, in downtown Akron, after a extremely cold temperatures caused a City of Akron water main break, which flooded the hospital's ground and first floors on Saturday. As you'll hear now from Ray Horner's interview with the hospital's President, Dr. Terri Lash-Ritter; the ER is once again open to ambulance...

The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Italy. Ray spoke with Marcello Fantoni, Kent State University's V.P. of Global Education. Marcello dove into the country and spoke about the school's programs.

Each Friday, Tim Alcorn joins the Ray Horner Morning Show for 3 questions about the Cavs and the NBA. They discussed the trades, the team, and upcoming match-ups.