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Dr. J. Cherie Strachan, director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute for Applied Politics talks about the institute's footprint and explains her vision for its future. Also, in a conversation recorded Friday, November 11, 2022, Strachan discusses takeaways from the election and implications for the near future of American politics.

Dr. John Green - Bliss Institute, University of Akron

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With so many Americans turning away from religion, it's natural to wonder whether a Secular Left can ever challenge the Religious Right. A new book attempts to answer that question. It's called "Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics," and it's written by three people who know this topic better than most people ever could. David E. Campbell is the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame who has written extensively about religion's role in American politics. Geoffrey C. Layman is Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. He, too, has written a lot about religion and politics and is currently the co-editor of the journal Political Behavior. David and Geoffrey are joining me today. The third author is John C. Green, the Emeritus Director of the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron. We talked about whether the "secular surge" has peaked, if the GOP can appeal to non-religious voters, and the single issue that could unite atheists and evangelicals.

Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler - Bliss Institute

The topic of redistricting in Ohio has been on the minds of some politicians and political junkies for quite some time. A look at a congressional map shows some odd shapes and areas due to gerrymandering. Dr. John Green is from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute, and he talked about the questions revolving around redistricting. Dr. Green mentions the reason for the mapping, which comes directly from the state legislature, and has to do with population growth, or lack thereof. The former interim president of the university also touched on the first week or so of Joe Biden’s administration, where the president has signed a record number of executive orders.

For the first time in nearly three decades, a president of the United States will not serve a second term. President Trump will leave the White House on January 20th and hand over the keys to Joe Biden and his administration. Dr. John Green, former interim president of the University of Akron and still a part of the Bliss Institute, shared his expertise in political science on the Ray Horner Morning Show. Dr. Green believed there were positives from the Trump administration, most notably improving trade deals with China, a stable economy prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rapid speed of the vaccine production. Dr. Green also previewed what to expect from a Biden administration, which he says may be a mix between the newer wave of Democrats in Barack Obama and the more traditional, old school version of Bill Clinton.

Former University of Akron interim president Dr. John Green, who is also with the Bliss Institute, talked about how dangerous the president’s rhetoric over the last four years culminated in the Capitol Hill protests.

For a longer form interview, Dr. John Green from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute shared his thoughts

Five weeks out from the presidential election, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden take place at Case Western Reserve University tonight. Many voters have made up their minds, but there are some still on the fence, and could a good or bad debate performance swing the election? The Bliss Institute’s Dr. David Cohen does not expect this to be a high-brow debate, with Trump looking to “poke the bear” and bully Biden over his son, Hunter, and Biden may hit Trump back on his tax returns. Cohen feels the candidates have to avoid the gaffes as much as possible, so as to not make anything viral for the stretch run.

Last week’s Democratic National Convention was a four-night event that threw a lot of indictments at President Trump. The Republican National Convention, however, seems like a four-night shower of praise for the incumbent. Dr. John Green from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute recapped the first two nights of the RNC, and he previewed the next two, which will feature speeches from VP Mike Pence and the president himself on Thursday, Donald Trump. While the RNC’s guestlist isn’t packed with celebrities, Dr. Green believes the “real people” in Nicholas Sandmann and the gun-toting McCloskey family from St. Louis may have a positive effect. Dr. Green also touched on the usual boost in the polls these conventions will give the week after.

The Democratic National Convention is being held in Milwaukee, but the speeches, from former to possibly future First Ladies to former presidents, are being done virtually. Dr. John Green is the former interim president of the University of Akron, and though he is retired from that position, he maintains a spot at the Bliss Institute. He talked about the DNC so far this week, from the speeches to the overall message being put forth by the party and candidates. In addition to the DNC, Dr. Green also touched on next week’s Republican National Convention, as well as President Trump’s war of words with Goodyear.

:17 - Akron mayor Dan Horrigan called into the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the most important issues in the country and how they're affecting the Akron area. The mayor first talked about the Coronavirus, then he talked about the death of 18-year-old Nakia Crawford and the recent police reform legislation, both locally in Akron and nationally. 11:13 - Who are Antifa? What is the Boogaloo? Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler from the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron came on to talk about the protests these last few weeks, who may be behind the violent riots and looting, and how to parse out which information is politically biased or not.

:17 - Joe Biden cleaned up at the Super Tuesday primaries, Bernie Sanders hit his demographics, and Mike Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren performed poorly. The morning show began the program recapping Super Tuesday, and if this “Joe”-mentum will continue, or if there will be a contested DNC this summer. 10:13 - For more on Super Tuesday, Dr. David Cohen from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute gave his analysis. 17:33 - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General shared some tips on prevention and detection.

:17 - Super Tuesday is upon us, and 14 states will be holding their primaries today. With Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar dropping out of the race since Sunday and throwing their support behind Joe Biden, what will this mean for the Democrat Party? Dr. John Green from the Bliss Institute talked about the split in the party between the moderate establishment wing and the Bernie Sanders democratic socialist end. 10:08 - As of Tuesday morning, the death toll from Coronavirus is up to six in the United States, and close to 100,000 people have been affected worldwide. Dr. Gary Bollin from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General shared some of his expertise. 16:15 - Speaking of the virus, how is it affecting world markets and the US economy? And what about those 401Ks? Richard Peterson from Capital Financial discusses.

:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray had a conversation with Robert DeJournett from the Greater Akron Chamber. 7:33 - Akron Public Schools' Superintendent David James had his State of the Schools address, and he shared some of the bullet points discussed, from the academies to the new buildings. 17:19 - Michael Bloomberg was attacked by his Democrat cohorts during last night’s debate. So what will this mean for the former New York City mayor and the rest of the field? Dr. David Cohen from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute gave his thoughts. Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms. Facebook: 1590WAKRakron Instagram: @1590WAKR Twitter: @1590WAKR, @Rayinthemorning, @TonyMazur

:17 - February is Black History Month, and each day, Ray Horner will interview a member of the community who has been of influence and made a difference. Today, Ray sat down with Russ Neal from Akron City Council. 7:42 - Dr. David Cohen is from the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron, and he attempted to discuss everything in the political world. Topics included last night’s State of the Union Address from President Trump, the impeachment case wrapping up in the Senate, the Iowa Caucus fallout, and the Democratic candidates for president. 14:09 - Is the Coronavirus dying down or will it continue to spread? Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File is an expert in infectious diseases, and he shared some thoughts with Ray. 19:30 - Manchester’s Jim France is the winningest coach in Ohio high school football, and he was recently honored by the Ohio House of Representatives. Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms. Facebook: 1590WAKRakron Instagram: @1590WAKR Twitter: @1590WAKR, @Rayinthemorning, @TonyMazur

:19 - Dr. John Green is now retired from every day activities at the University of Akron, though he’s still a part of the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics. He was gracious enough to join Ray to talk about Michael Bloomberg’s chances in the Democratic race, as well as the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s response. 8:01 - One of the more popular and polarizing comedians of the last three decades is Carlos Mencia, and he stopped by the studio to promote his weekend slew of shows at the Funny Stop Comedy Club in Cuyahoga Falls. 19:05 - News leaked that Cavs coach John Beilein called his team a bunch of “thugs,” a term that has racial connotations connected to it. Though the word is Beilein misspoke and meant to say “slugs,” the word thug has become a racial dogwhistle over the years. Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms. Facebook: 1590WAKRakron Instagram: @1590WAKR Twitter: @1590WAKR, @Rayinthemorning, @TonyMazur

:19 - The fallout continues after Myles Garrett's on-field assault of Mason Rudolph with his own helmet. A long-time NFL player in Jay Brophy has seen a lot of stuff in his football career, but nothing like this. 7:35 - The impeachment inquiry continues this week, and Dr. John Green from the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron has you covered. Dr. Green talked about the key players, and he touched on the Democratic ticket. 15:18 - Colin Kaepernick has not taken an NFL snap in almost three calendar years, yet he’s making himself available for curious teams with injured or ineffective quarterbacks. His audition over the weekend drew ire from everyone, including the morning show who considered it to be a public relations stunt. 18:28 - On this day in 1978, the Jonestown massacre occurred in Guyana. Ray and Tony looked back at the Peoples’ Temple and the drinking of the Flavor Aid. Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms. Facebook: 1590WAKRakron Instagram: @1590WAKR Twitter: @1590WAKR, @Rayinthemorning, @TonyMazur

:19 - It’s been a while since we had Dr. John Green on as a political analyst, as he heads up the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, and he joined the show to touch on his brief tenure as interim president of the University of Akron. Dr. Green also talked about politics in the age of Donald Trump and mentioned the slate of candidates on the Democratic ticket. 11:11 - The Browns looked bad in many ways during Sunday’s contest against the New England Patriots in a 27-10 loss. From fumbles to penalties to questionable coaching decisions, Ray and Tony agree that Freddie Kitchens is just not head coaching material. 18:24 - What type of dog food is best for your pooch? Dry food from the bag or wet food from the can? Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs answered those questions. Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms. Facebook: 1590WAKRakron Instagram: @1590WAKR Twitter: @1590WAKR, @Rayinthemorning, @TonyMazur

:19 - In an afternoon that shocked the football world, the Cleveland Browns took care of the Baltimore Ravens, 40-25, on Sunday. Ray and Tony recapped this game, which they said was well coached by Freddie Kitchens and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and they praised the performances of Baker Mayfield, Jarvis Landry, and of course Nick Chubb. 5:34 - Who are some of the greatest TV stars to hit the small screen? Bob Newhart? Betty White? Dick Van Dyke? Johnny Carson? Lucille Ball? 14:28 - There’s growing up and there’s “growing up.” Studies show women fully grow up in body and mind by 32, while men are somewhere in their 40s. 19:05 - Dr. David Cohen is with the Bliss Institute at the University of Akron, and he discussed the fallout with the President Trump’s whistleblower case coming out of the weekend. Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms. Facebook: 1590WAKRakron Instagram: @1590WAKR Twitter: @1590WAKR, @Rayinthemorning, @TonyMazur

:17 - A name that is no stranger to Ohio, as well as 1590 WAKR, is Senator Sherrod Brown. Could he be the next presidential candidate for the Democrats? Dr. David Cohen from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute shared his thoughts on the long-time senator. 8:08 - Another person who isn’t a stranger to these parts is Jim Trout from Acme Fresh Markets. In addition to his duties at Acme, Trout is the honorary chairman of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign, and he stopped by the studio to talk about it. 15:12 - Dr. Tim Brown normally joins us once a month on Mondays (he’ll be on next Monday the 19th), but he called in to talk about a heart medication recall. 21:16 - Open enrollment for the 2019 marketplace has begun, and will continue through December 15th. Anne Armao from Summa Health joined us for some more information. 29:18 - The Browns took care of the Falcons on Sunday, 28-16. Fred Greetham from the Orange & Brown Report recapped the contest and looks ahead as the Browns cruise into the bye week.

:17 - It’s the morning after election day, and Ray Horner and 1590 WAKR have you covered! Before we went state and nationwide, Ray caught up with Akron mayor Dan Horrigan about moving the primary to May, which ended up passing. 5:38 - Dr. David Beer is a political scientist at Malone University, and he shared his views on the senate and house races, as well as the gubernatorial election in Ohio. Specifically, Dr. Beer points to just how red Republican Ohio is getting. 12:19 - After a few tries, a school levy has passed in Norton. Superintendent of Norton schools, Dana Addis, discussed the victory. 16:09 -Another local victory in Summit County was Issue 8. Julie Barnes from Summit County Children Services called in to 20:54 - With another look at the Ohio senate and gubernatorial races, Dr. David Cohen, professor of political science at the Bliss Institute, broke down what occurred. 31:06 - To cleanse the political palette, it’s time for the Academic Exam! Two students from Copley-Fairlawn High School stopped by to compete, and this friendly competition is brought to you by the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Your Voice Mahoning Valley grows from a belief that the people are not being heard and that solutions to problems they face are not receiving adequate attention. The project is part of a statewide effort begun in late 2015 as Ohio news organizations worked together, experimenting with new ways to represent the people of Ohio in the 2016 election. Backed by research conducted by the Jefferson Center , a non-partisan civic research organization in St. Paul, and polling by the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron , the news organizations, led by the Akron Beacon Journal , developed a working model for listening to Ohioans and joining with the public in working toward solutions. The Your Voice Ohio media project has selected the Mahoning Valley as a test site to work closely with citizens in identifying solutions to the heroin epidemic. What the people decide here will be used as a model for other news outlets to tackle the crisis statewide, and then launch

In this week's episode of the Bliss Angle, Bliss Institute students Alex Pavloff and Sarah Yusufi discuss the state of the 2016 election races not only in Ohio, but also in other states through the country. The topics discussed were the current state of the Ohio Senate race between Ted Strickland and Rob Portman, as well as other contested Congressional races, and the current state of the general election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and why their supporters are voting for them.

In this week's episode, Bliss Institute students, Sarah Yusufi and Caleb Anderson, talk about their experiences at the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention.

In this week's episode, we interview Dr. Steve Brooks of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics. He discussed the importance of the media in the presidential race and what candidates need to do to receive media attention.

This episode, we interviewed the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics Director, Dr. John Green. He discussed the impact of minority parties in national elections and how this year's election could be important for any third-party candidates.

This episode we interviewed Jerry Austin - The Director of the International Campaign Fellowship. He discussed the one of a kind program that the Bliss Institute is offering this summer for intenrational students. Producer: David J. Matheny