A plethora of news items occurred this week, and Ray Horner wrapped up the week that was with Senator Sherrod Brown. A hot topic of discussion was security, as a single-person aircraft touched down on White House grounds earlier this week.

Senator Brown also gave his thoughts on President Obama's peace-making efforts with Cuba, and even waxed nostalgic over random Cleveland Indian players from yesteryear. 

Sherrod Brown Discusses Cuba, US Security

We all remember the theme song to The Jeffersons, where George and Weezy were "movin' on up." Phil Trexler, reporter from the Akron Beacon Journal, will be movin' on up to Cleveland, joining the WKYC team as an investigative reporter.

Phil joined Ray Horner this morning to discuss his career and the process of moving from newspapers to broadcast television.

Phil Trexler Moves From ABJ To WKYC

It's been a bittersweet time for runners and the city of Boston these last two years. But the town is ready and anxious for the beginning of the Boston Marathon.

Dave Hunter, a member of the Akron Marathon board of directors, happened to be in Boston, and he spoke with Ray Horner about the mood in Beantown and what security measures have been amped up.

Dave Hunter

Northeast Ohio has become a staple for basketball, from youth and AAU ball to the pros. For the tenth year now, the King James Classic is an annual basketball tournament, showcasing the best players and teams from across the country.

Coordinating this even is Dru Joyce, head coach of the St. Vincent-St. Mary men's basketball team. Dru joined Ray Horner in studio to discuss the history of the tournament, how much money and talent is generated, and what it's doing for Akron and Summit County.

Dru Joyce Previews The King James Classic

It appeared the Cleveland Indians were all set to cruise to a 3-0 win, behind the solid pitching from Trevor Bauer and home runs from Ryan Raburn and Brett Hayes. And then the ninth inning happened...

Indians Senior VP Bob DiBiasio joined Ray Horner this morning to chat about that game, looking ahead through the Central Division, and how soon until we'll see Francisco Lindor.

Bob DiBiaso Looks Ahead In AL Central

Controversy had kicked up in recent years over the water bills going up 70% in the city of Akron. Councilman Bob Hoch brought up an idea to reduce the rates on residents' bills, and Gary Moneypenny, president of Akron City Council, reaffirmed that notion.

Moneypenny also discussed the rumored construction company many have wondered about, and gave insight on other goings-on at last night's meeting.

Gary Moneypenny Recaps City Council Meeting

The weather is getting warmer, the trees are getting greener, and the month of April is almost over, which means it's time for Earth Day. Kathleen Rogers, the president of the Earth Day Network, called into the Ray Horner Morning Show on Thursday.

Kathleen discussed the history of Earth Day dating back to the 1970s, touched on the subject of climate change, and what the population can do to better the planet.

Kathleen Rogers Promotes Earth Day Awareness

Since 2008, when the Akron Zips moved to brand-new InfoCision Stadium, a lot has been discussed about the Rubber Bowl. Over the years, the facility had fallen into disarray, and some questioned whether or not it was profitable to invest in it.

Zac Wicks, a promotions person at Team One Inc., tells Ray Horner his group is investing hard into the place, making it once again a destination for concerts, sporting events, and other activities.

Zac Wicks Explains Future Of The Rubber Bowl

Who says you have to live in New York City or Los Angeles to model?! As far as we're concerned, Medina County may as well be the hotbed for modeling!

Evan Suboticki is the Medina County line leader for FirstEnergy, and his job is to direct his fellow employees to make sure their jobs are done correctly and safely. But not only is his job of important stature, he's also the model for a line of FirstEnergy bobbleheads. Evan joined Ray Horner to talk about his job and his newfound fame.

FirstEnergy's Evan Suboticki Gets His Own Bubblehead

Former Brown Earnest Byner

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