Ray Horner Show

:17 - A local invention is looking to change the way seniors can get in and out of cars. It’s called Slide N Ride, and it will be available for purchase at Acme Fresh Markets. Slide N Ride got some help from students at Archbishop Hoban, and the inventor and students talked about their process in studio.

16:15 - Speaking of Hoban, the Knights continue to be one of the best football programs in the state, headed by coach Tim Tyrrell. He talked to Ray about his upcoming matchup against Mayfield.

22:56 - Julie Barnes from Summit County Children Services called into the show less than a week before the election to discuss Issue 8. For the first time in three decades, there is a levy renewal, and she discussed it.

27:04 - The 7-3 Manchester Panthers are set to take on Sandy Valley on Friday. Jim France talked to Ray about his program.

32:37 - Dr . Joe Congeni stopped by to talk about Kevin Love and his toe injury that may sideline him for over a month.

41:37 - Time now for the Academic Exam, brought to you by the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Today, Hannah and Cara from Barberton High School faced off.

:17 - We’re now a week away from the midterm elections, which, in Ohio, include the governor race. Current attorney general Mike DeWine called into the show to discuss his campaign and his platforms leading up to election day.

11:27 - Not long after we got off the air yesterday, the Cleveland Browns said goodbye to head coach Hue Jackson and, eventually, OC Todd Haley. DC Gregg Williams is the interim head coach with the understanding that the Browns will be on the search for a head coach soon.

17:45 - It started as an interim position, but it was made permanent on Monday, as Dr. Cliff Deveny is now the president and CEO of Summa Health Systems. The Akron native talked to Ray about his tenure so far and what he foresees down the road.

24:01 - The Wadsworth football team is undefeated on the season, but have a big game against Wooster on the horizon. Justin Todd, the head coach, talked about his Grizzlies.

29:36 - Speaking of undefeated teams, Barberton has been trudging through their opponents this season. Head coach Tony Gotto talked about his Magics and their upcoming games against Tri-Valley.

34:09 - Back to the Browns. Fred Greetham from the Orange & Brown Report was in Berea for the bloodbath at Browns camp and he shared what he knows and has heard.

:17 - Over the weekend, a Cleveland sports team fired their head coach. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t the football team. The Cavaliers said goodbye to Tyronn Lue. So what’s the plan next for the Cavs? Is there a plan at all?

8:10 - Each month, Dr. Tim Brown from Akron General comes by the studio to take your questions on various medical issues. Today’s topic revolved around psoriasis and its warning signs and prevention.

17:39 - Today is National Cat Day! What luck, because our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to talk all things feline.

29:04 - Dana Addis is the superintendent of Norton schools, and he called in to discuss a ballot issue leading up to the election. Addis made no bones about it with his plea: Norton schools are running out of money.

37:56 - Over the weekend in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, a shooting took place in a synagogue leaving several Jewish members dead. It’s been a difficult couple of days, and David Cook, CEO of the Jewish Community Board of Akron, touched on the sentiments inside the Jewish community.

43:40 - Now time for our Business of the Week, which is the law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs. This segment is brought to you by HEARINC. and TLC Catering.

This week, Chinese spies hacking US networks, laser weapons that can actually vaporize your skin, energy savings paint, smaller cell phones, and how smart speakers are getting even smarter.

:17 - The Cleveland Cavaliers, who are 0-5 on the young season, are trending in the wrong direction. Is it too soon to push the panic button? Is Kevin Love a keeper for the future? What about Collin Sexton? If there’s a silver lining here, it’s that tickets will be dirt cheap for the fans.

12:56 - Comedian Chad Zumock is back at the Funny Stop in Cuyahoga Falls this weekend. The comic from Kent is also a big Cleveland sports fan, so he shared his thoughts on the Cavs and Browns.

16:26 - It seems the Megyn Kelly experiment at NBC has come to an end due to the controversy over her comments on blackface Halloween costumes. Ray, Tony, and Jeanne touched on the situation.

19:33 - It’s Friday, and it’s time for our Final Exam! Play along with the panel and see how you did!

25:42 - The Browns have a divisional game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, a team they tied with in Week 1. Ben Thomas, host of WAKR’s Full Throttle Football, broke down matchup.

30:29 - Halloween continues to be a big draw at the box office. WQMX morning man Scott Wynn is also our movie guy, and he mentioned what’s opening, what he’s seen, and what’s coming to DVD and streaming services.

33:05 - Looking to hit the links one more time before the winter weather arrives? Our morning show golf pro Dan Dauk discussed the differences in playing in the fall as opposed to the spring and summer.

:17 - Depending on which poll you see, the race for governor in Ohio is very close between Mike DeWine and Richard Cordray. The latter called into the program.

9:58 - The stock market took a plunge on Wednesday, which calls to question just how stable the markets are in general. Richard Peterson from Capital Financial talked about the markets, the state of the economy, and a little on credit scores.

24:23 - Also on Wednesday, suspicious devices were found at the residences of several prominent Democrat politicians. Tim Dimoff, president and CEO of SACS Security and Consulting, joined the show to offer some insight.

30:31 - Akron Public Schools has been creative in recent years for helping students get into the trades. Over at East CLC, Bridgestone Americas is sponsoring their Automotive Technology program with a full service station. Superintendent David James explains.

38:34 - Speaking of Akron Public Schools, how are they doing overall? Treasurer Ryan Pendleton unveiled his five-year plan.

:17 - Last week, candidate for Lt. governor, Betty Sutton, joined us. This week, Jon Husted called into the program. He is the running mate alongside AG Mike DeWine. Husted talked to Ray about the campaign in general and how he sees Ohio in the present and future.

10:14 - Dr. Joe Congeni, whose speciality is sports medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital, stopped by the studio to talk about injuries and prevention. One topic was on the mistake of NFL officials picking up their flags after Baker Mayfield was conked in the head on Sunday. Another is confusion over the Nick Bosa injury, which has caused him to forego the rest of his Ohio State career.

17:21 - Madi and Josh are two students from Coventry High School, and they competed in our Academic Exam! How’d they do? How’d YOU do? Powered by the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

29:14 - The Barberton football team keeps rolling along, and they take on Highland this Friday. Head coach Tony Gotto is back this week after being suspended for a game, and he joined Ray to talk about his Magics.

32:36 - The 2018 World Series has begun, and the Red Sox took a 1-0 lead in the contest. Do you care? Will Middle America be watching?

:17 - October 23, 2001 was the day the iPod was first announced, so today is iPod Day. Does anyone still use one of them? And what are some other technological devices that have either been phased out over time, like the pager or the PalmPilot? Remember LaserDisc? Ray and Tony talked about all of these.

17:08 - The Browns, whether they pretend otherwise, have problems within the coaching staff. On Monday, Hue Jackson says he won’t take over the playcalling from OC Todd Haley, but that’s a different tone than what he had after Sunday’s game. Fred Greetham from the Orange & Brown Report came on to interpret and break down what’s happening.

26:17 - Remember the Pacer? The Pinto? The original Honda Civic? We mentioned some old ugly cars from yesteryear on the program.

39:25 - The 8-1 East Dragons have a big game against Buchtel this Friday. Dragons head coach Marques Hayes joined Ray to preview the matchup and look back on their season so far.

:17 - The Cleveland Browns dropped to 2-4-1 on the season after a 26-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Both the coaching and the officiating looked suspect, and Ray and Tony broke down what exactly happened. Also, will Hue Jackson be out the door soon? That update on the Browns is brought to you by Klaban.

9:28 - Barberton mayor Bill Judge joined the program to talk about retaining and attracting businesses in his city. Just recently, B&W moved from Barberton to Akron, which, Judge admits, hurts, but is better than having them head to the Carolinas.

18:20 - It’s Monday, so it’s time for our Business of the Week! This week, we head over to Tallmadge Avenue and chat with our friends at DeVitis Italian Market! Brought to you by Hearinc.

27:28 - Also on Mondays, we talk to our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs about your pets. With October wrapping up next week, it is still Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and yes, pets can also get breast cancer. But just how prevalent is it? Dr. Riggs has offices in Barberton and Wadsworth.

36:20 - The Haven of Rest is celebrating 75 years in the Akron community, first opening its doors in 1943 off N. Howard St., and are now on E. Market. Rose Rose, Charlotte Hunt, and Rev. Jeff Kaiser joined Ray in studio to talk about their continued mission statement.

:17 - Dave Landau was on Last Comic Standing and Gotham Comedy Live, and has made quite a name for himself in the world of radio and podcasting. He’s currently co-hosting Compound Media’s The Anthony Cumia Show, and he’s performing stand-up at the Funny Stop in Cuyahoga Falls this weekend.

5:48 - Ohio State is in primetime against Purdue this weekend, which has been a trap game for the Buckeyes in past years. So how are the Buckeyes this year? Ray and WAKR’s Chris Drew talk about the injury of Nick Bosa and the play of QB Dwayne Haskins.

11:55 - Speaking of football, let’s go over to the Browns. WAKR’s Ben Thomas, host of Full Throttle Football, previewed the Browns’ contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

18:22 - Ray mentions a study where households with three kids endure the most stress. Why is that? Various reasons, such has needing a bigger car, going on roller coasters alone, etc.

26:04 - Time now for our Final Exam! Let’s see how you and the panel did.

33:22 - Let’s head to the Front Row with WQMX morning man Scott Wynn and see what’s happening at the movies. The big movie this weekend is the return of Halloween.