Business of the Week: Acme Fresh Market

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined Ray. They discussed businesses moving into the downtown area, the Capital Budget Proposal and more.

David James, Executive Director of the Summit Education Initiative, joined Ray Wednesday. They discussed the complications and concerns of open enrollment in Ohio. They also covered Ohio education funding.

We're in the middle of flu season, and now there is a surge in cases locally. Summit County Health Department Medical Director Dr. Erika Sobolewski recently spoke with WAKR's Ray Horner to discuss what's going on with flu cases and the latest in COVID.

New year means a chance to hit the reset button on our eating and drinking habits. Clinical Dietician with Cleveland Clinic Akron General Kelly Reed talks with Ray Horner on what we can do differently with food and beverages for 2026.

Each week, WAKR's Ray Horner profiles a local business. This week, Ray spoke wih Katie Swartz of Acme Fresh Market.

Dr. Mark Cassell, Professor of Political Science at Kent State University, joined Ray Horner on the Morning Show. They discussed the news of the U.S capturing the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and what the Trump administration plans to do with the country.

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost to the Miami Hurricanes 14-24 in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve, and who better to give his thoughts on the tough matchup than Kris Drew. He talked with Ray Horner on what went wrong for the Buckeyes and what to expect in the offseason.

It's been a busy year for President Trump. Dr. John Green, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron, joined Ray to talk about Trump's 2025 and what to expect in 2026.

It's time for people to start making new year resolutions which means people will be looking to lose weight. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic Akron General joined Ray to talk about weight loss medications.

Michael Gaffney, Director of Marketing and Development with Community Support Services (CSS), is retiring Dec. 31st! He's had a long career helping others. Michael joined Ray to talk about his career, retiring, and more.