Ray Horner Show

:19 - As the fallout continues after the shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ray brought up some facts on mass shootings. What constitutes a mass shooting? Have these gone up or down in recent years? The arguments between guns and mental health?

10:11 - With school starting soon, Ray invited Judge Linda Teodosio to come on and talk about the dangers of sexting. Specifically, what it may mean to the teens sending and receiving these photos, and what the parents can do to prevent these.

16:12 - Our new friend and nationally-touring comedian Bret Ernst stopped by to chat about football, since that’s his big passion. The panel went over a list of the top 25 quarterbacks of all time and shared their thoughts.

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:19 - Two days removed from the deadly massacre in Dayton, the facts about both that case and in El Paso are starting to flow out. In Dayton, the shooter was shot and killed within 30 seconds. How can a police force train for active shooters? Akron police chief Ken Ball explained this morning.

10:04 - How does a parent explain to his/her child about these shootings, in schools or elsewhere? Dr. Laura Markley from Akron Children’s Hospital shared some tips.

14:35 - The Indians lost 1-0 to the Texas Rangers last night, and they have a big series against their AL Central foe in the Minnesota Twins this weekend. Tribe VP Bob DiBiasio talked about last night’s game, and answered listener questions about Bradley Zimmer and athlete endorsements.

20:15 - Would you date someone with poor hygiene? A lot of single people will skip the second date due to that.

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:19 - A sad and deadly weekend struck the communities of El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, and with the Gilroy, California shooting last weekend, put the total at three mass shootings in a week. Ray and Jeanne began Monday’s show breaking down what exactly happened, along with statements from Governor Mike DeWine and President Donald Trump.

9:46 - SACS Consulting president and CEO Tim Dimoff joined the show to talk about various issues relating to these mass shootings. With security measures, Dimoff talked about gun-free zones and warning signs to look for with potential shooters.

17:00 - In a much more lighter segment, veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to answer questions on your pets, specifically on turtles and dealing with anxiety.

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:19 - We finally caught up with Akron mayor Dan Horrigan, who stopped by the studio. Not only did he talk about the area acquiring the Amazon fulfillment center, but he discussed the process and if there will be a spillover effect, causing more businesses to stay in or flock to Akron.

11:26 - The city of Dayton has passed a measure for their town’s employees to abstain from tobacco use due to rising healthcare costs. Is this a good thing, or will this be a slippery slope?

17:50 - After a week where Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood was released to rave reviews, we’re back to the high-impact action films in Hobbs & Shaw. Our movie guy Scott Wynn touched on those films this week.

20:38 - And finally, to end the week on a fun note, Ray mentioned the top ten one-hit wonders of the 1980s. Not surprisingly, Tony guessed every one of the artists correctly.

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:19 - The second round of debates for the Democrats occurred this week, and there is a definite divide between the more moderate wing and the liberal side. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, broke down the debates with Ray, mainly on the ideological split, the attacks on Joe Biden, and the future of Tim Ryan.

7:40 - Speaking of Democrats, US Senator Sherrod Brown joined the show to talk infrastructure, the debates, and a little on the Indians’ trading of Trevor Bauer.

13:00 - Get ready to close your ears, it’s time for the most annoying songs of all time!

16:40 - And finally, master gardener Jeanne Poremski was on the run so she called in today. Topics with her discussed were more on the powdery mildew, growing cucumbers, finding mushrooms in the garden, and the health of our trees as we begin August.

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:19 - After the Indians’ 2-0 loss to the Houston Astros, they took care of a couple of needs in a big three-team trade. The Tribe sent Trevor Bauer to the Reds, and picked up a haul from both Cincinnati and San Diego in acquiring the bats of Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes. Ray and Tony touched on the deal, which, out of the three teams, benefits the Indians the most.

6:19 - Tuesday was Barberton mayor Bill Judge’s state of the city address, and he recapped what he mentioned with Ray the next morning. Those topics included the loss of B&W and the gain of the Amazon fulfillment center in the immediate area.

12:48 - Norton superintendent Dana Addis talked about We Roar Together, a new five-year plan for their school system.

17:53 - Ray and Tony talked a little more on the trade, and more on Bauer’s contract and antics.

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:19 - Kelly Elliott Dine is a teacher at North High School in Akron, and she moonlights as a baseball umpire. But not just any umpire, one that works Division I college baseball and will be heading to Williamsport to the Little League World Series. Kelly talked about how she got started as an umpire in Tallmadge and how she’s grown and expanded since.

5:49 - Browns training camp day five has been completed, and Baker Mayfield is making it known that it’s his team. Also, head coach Freddie Kitchens is punishing the entire team over a scuffle between two players. Are these good things?

11:51 - Capital One had a data breach that affected over 100 million people. This is yet another large company with a massive data breach, as our tech guru Jeanne Destro discusses.

17:34 - And finally, Bobby D from the Tribe came on to give an update on Corey Kluber, preview the trade deadline, and look ahead to the tougher homestand.

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:19 - Ray is back from his vacation, though it wasn’t a vacation for Trevor Bauer and the Indians on Sunday. After imploding on the mound during the Indians’ 9-6 loss to Kansas City, a visibly upset Bauer launched a ball over the centerfield fence before leaving the mound. Ray and Tony discussed this topic in depth.

6:31 - A little more on the Bauer saga and how pitchers and athletes should conduct themselves.

13:20 - Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by as always this Monday, and he touched on the wave of heartworm occurring in the Akron area due to the wet spring/early summer and influx of mosquitos. Dr. Riggs is also the veterinarian at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, and he shared some facts about sharks during Shark Week.

19:32 - Today is National Chicken Wing Day, and Ray mentioned a few facts on chicken wings, which were invented at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York in 1964.

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:19 - As Ray Horner wraps up his vacation in South Carolina, Tony Mazur fills in once again. Tony pondered why local television did not work in Akron with WAKR/TV-23. This apparently set off a bat signal, and former WAKR/WAKC newsman Mark Williamson (now with Akron Public Schools) called into the program to discuss why Akron TV seemed doomed from the beginning.

8:01 - William Sanderson is a character actor who’s appeared in everything from Deadwood to The Rocketeer, to 1982’s Blade Runner. He may be best known for his comedic cameos as Larry from the sitcom Newhart. He talked about his career playing various roles, and he promoted his new book Yes, I’m That Guy: The Rough-And-Tumble Life of a Character Actor.

19:03 - Our movie guy and WQMX morning man Scott Wynn stopped by to talk about what’s happening at the theaters. Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is out now, and the Mr. Rogers trailer with Tom Hanks has made waves.

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