Ray Horner Morning Show

It's golf week in Akron. Mark Gerberich, Development Director at First Tee of Greater Akron, joined Ray to talk about the Junior Golf Program.

It's Golf Week at Firestone Country Club and the Final Kaulig Companies Championship. Matt Kaulig joined Ray to discuss the final event.

Morgan Dean from Ohio AAA joined Ray to talk about travel safety during the busy holiday weekend.

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! This week they discussed Tanner Biebee,the upcoming White Sox series, Chase Delaughter's return and more.

Soccer Coach with the Akron Zips, Jared Embcik, joined Ray. Coach Embick dove into the next round of the World Cup.

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they dove into the Guardians Training Center and the match-up with the White Sox.

A heatwave has rolled in and will be sticking around for a while. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to discuss staying safe during the high heat days.

The week ahead is going to be a hot one. Ray's morning show Veterinarian, Dr. Gary Riggs, joined the show to talk about the high temperatures and how to keep your pets safe in them. This week is also the 4th of July so they went into firework safety for the pets as well.

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they went back to 1980 with Superman II.

Ray sat down with Akron's mayor to discuss topics like the Quaker Square project, funding for firefighters, housing and development, and the upcoming America 250 celebration.

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! This week, they discussed rookie Kahlil Watson, team injuries, Travis Bazzana, and more.

The war on drugs continues. Jim Ryan from ABC News joined Ray to discuss fentanyl overdoses in the southwest.

It's orange cone season in Akron. Chris Ludle, Service Director of the City of Akron, joined Ray to break it down, discuss the water main projects, and more.

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week Ray & Bobby dove into the catchers of Cleveland's past and present.

Summer is upon us and with it comes injuries from outdoor activities. Dr. Debbie PLate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray. They covered head injuries, cuts, sprains, breaks, and more.

Award Winning Chef of Cleveland's Cordelia and Akron's ROSY, Vinnie Cimino, joined Ray. He discussed his recent trip to Detroit, the restaurants, and more.

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! This week they dove into Daniel Espino's story, the injuries plaguing the team, and more.

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. They went back to 1991 with the western comedy, City Slickers.

Tara Mosley Weems is running for Mayor of Akron. Tara joined Ray to discuss her decision to run, the campaign ahead, and more.

Karen Travers of ABC News joined Ray. They dove into the deal between the US and Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week, Bobby dove into the role of the Minor Leagues, developing players, and more.

The World Cup is underway. Jared Embick, Coach of the Akron Zips Soccer Team, joined Ray and dove into the competition.

Chief Executive Officer of IBH Addiction Recovery, Jess Rist, joined Ray. She dove into IBH and how they help. They also discussed IBH's 40th Annual Golf Outing.

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they went back to 1991 with the R rated Thelma & Louise.

Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday and breaks down golf courses. The 2026 Phoenix Cup is next week at Pine Valley Golf Club in Wadsworth Ohio. Dan dove into the tournament and the course.

Dan Dauk joins Ray every Friday to talk golf! This week they dove into club selection & irons.

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! They dove into Austin Hedges, flexibility of catchers, Daniel Espino, and more!

Travis 'Pronk' Hafner joined Ray on the Ray Horner Morning Show. They reflected on his time with the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), helping others, and more.

As millions of soccer fans from all around the world gather in Canada, Mexico, and the US for the FIFA 2026 World Cup games starting tomorrow; so do all the germs they carry along with them. And, as you'll hear now from Summit County Health Commissioner, Chris Barker, the list of diseases that could be transmitted between sweaty fans in close contact with one another, is long, including  (but not limited to) COVID, Norovirus, and perhaps most concerning; measles. Find out why, and what Public Health Authorities are doing to keep fans—and the general public—safe. Barker talked about it with our Morning Show  host, Ray Horner, today:

The Walsh Jesuit Warriors are in the OHSAA Baseball State Semifinals. Coach Joe Bowers of the Warriors joined Ray to talk about the team, the opponent, and more.

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week Bobby and Ray reflected on Coach Mike Hargrove and discussed Coach Vogt's approach.

Mayor of Peninsula, Daniel Schneider, joined Ray. They discussed the summer season in the village of Peninsula.

The World Cup will bring fans from all over the world into the country. Donna Skoda, former health commissioner of the Summit County Health Department, joined Ray to talk about diseases that could be brought into the country with the influx of visitors.

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week they went back to 2001 with Shrek.

Congresswoman Emilia Sykes joined Ray on Friday morning. She discussed the war in Iran, rail safety legistlation, and the HOMES act.

Dan Dauk joins Ray every Friday to talk golf! This week they discussed golfing in high heat.

Golf Pro, Dan Dauk, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday and breaks down golf courses. This week they covered Roses Run Country Club.

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! This week they covered Kyle Manzardo, Gavin Williams, José Ramírez, and upcoming match-ups.

June is Zoo Month and joining the Ray Horner Morning Show was Elena Bell of the Akron Zoo. She got to talk about Primate Passage, the future expansion with Giraffes, some adult only eventss, and how the zoo can be a perfect destination for staycations for both kids and adults.

Walsh Jesuit's girls softball team is now in the E-2 semi-finals and has been on a roll this season with a 23-1 record. Joining WAKR's Ray Horner to talk about the team's success is head coach Charlie Schrader.

The World Cup kicks off June 11th and continues through July 19th. Jared Embick, Coach of the ZIPS Men's Soccer Team, joined Ray to lay out the tournament.

Each week, WAKR’s Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Michelle Alleman of the Akron-Summit County Library joined Ray.

Dr. Kathryn Wilson, Professor of Economics at Kent State University, joined Ray to talk about wartime economics.

Film Study Professor Joe Fortunato joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to discuss classic films. This week, Joe went back to 1986 with Top Gun.

The PGA is leaving Akron's Firestone Country Club after the PGA Tour Champions' 2026 Kaulig Companies Championship, effectively ending 72 years of PGA Tour presence in the area. Dan Dauk joined Ray to discuss the change.

Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls! This week they discussed the addition of Bazzana to the team, Coach Vogt adjusting the lineup, and they previewed upcoming match-ups!

Attorney Natalie Gottfried from Perantinides & Nolan joined Ray to discuss property liability from projects to landscaping and more.

Kyle Busch, NASCAR two-time Cup Series champion recently passed from double pneumonia that had progressed into sepsis. Dr. James Morrison from Cleveland Clinic joined Ray for an education on pneumonia and sepsis.

Each Wednesday throughout the season, Ray Horner speaks with Guardians VP Bobby DiBiasio. This week they reflected on Kenny Lofton and talked about the team.

Ohio House Bill 847, also known as the Return to Learn Act, was recently introduced in Columbus. The bill requires schools in Ohio to establish policies supporting students returning to the classroom after experiencing a traumatic brain injury. Lauren Holly from the Brain Injury Association of Ohio joined Ray to discuss brain injuries and the importance of students returning to school after an injury with the proper support.