Specialty Programs

‘Listen to WINT for a wide variety of radio programs on topics of interest to you with local hosts and experts from our community!

  • Auto Talk, Tues. at 7:00pm
    joe-david_200x172Known as The Motor Doctor, Joe Rossman has been a popular Cleveland radio host for more than 40 years. He’s been involved in the automotive repair industry since 1963 as a teacher, technician, service center owner and consultant to Cleveland area media. Joe’s down-home and folksy style effectively connects to expert gearheads, wannabe backyard mechanics, men and women alike. Co-host David Leighty is known as The Motor Medic. On Cleveland radio and television for more than 10 years, his quick wit and sense of humor, plus an obvious depth of automotive knowledge, make for a fun show. Autotalk and Travel is not only an automotive show but also involves the community. Joe and David discuss things to do around the town, around the country, places to eat, travel and we even talk about great wines and quick stop off places. The talk is fun, effective and informative for caller and listeners.
  • The Entertainment Confessional, Tues. at 6:00pm
    The Entertainment Confessional is not like any other show on WINT. It’s truly an experimental show to give listeners an escape. Covering everything pop culture – like sports, shoe culture, video games, comic books, movies, trends, events, and even professional wrestling. Thomas Pope (engineer, board op, and producer at WINT) navigates you around the world of entertainment in a fun way with various guests and YouTube clips from some of his favorite content creators. So join and have fun and a laugh – with The Entertainment Confessional.
  • Legacies, Sat. at 6:30am; Sun. at 9:30am
    Tom-Swope_225x172“Legacies” is dedicated to all the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The show’s mission is to see that the world appreciates what extraordinary things ordinary people have done to gain and preserve the freedom everyone enjoys—and the ultimate price that is often paid.

    Hosted by author Tom Swope, son of a World War II veteran, “Legacies” is an original anthology of first-hand accounts of war. War is more than battles. It is a series of individual moments and even those who served side by side have unique memories of their personal experience.“Legacies” gives these men and women an opportunity to tell their stories in their own words. This compelling collection of candid recollections comes from interviews recorded by Swope, as well as previously unpublished diaries and essays from veterans’ collections. Their generation is fading away, but their stories must be remembered. They were ordinary people who lived during an extraordinary time.The “Legacies” radio show has received two ‘Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards’ and was named ‘Best Radio Show in Northeast Ohio’ at the March of Dimes A.I.R. Awards. Swope has interviewed more than 500 veterans for The Library of Congress and was honored by the L.O.C. as one of the top contributors to The Veterans History Project in Washington DC in 2005. His book, “LEGACIES: Stories from the Second World War” was selected by The Veterans History Project as one of their featured books in The Library of Congress Pavilion at the National Book Festival in Washington DC.

  • Mondays with Malta, Mon. at 7:00pm
    Scholastic sports coverage and insights from coaches, players and leadership in our communities.
  • Our Aging World with Joey Tomsick, Sat. at 2:00pm
    Joey-Tomsick_230x138Getting older can be complicated—with concerns about money, health, lifestyle changes and just simple everyday living. Joey Tomsick, director of the Lake County Council on Aging, hosts “Our Aging World” and shares ideas and resources to make your life easier – with tips, tools and resources on topics such as senior health, housing, finances, Medicare, Social Security, money saving programs, and other issues that affect older adults.Whether you’re caring for an aging loved one or are concerned about your own aging journey, the show emphasizes wellness in aging by examining pertinent social, emotional, political, economic and healthcare issues that relate to seniors. “Our Aging World” is committed to educating seniors and their families – through entertaining discussions and interviews with experts about the best strategies for improving quality of life and increasing financial longevity.
  • Stress-Free Living with Ratanjit S. Sondhe, Sat. at 9:00am
    rss_100pxA true inspiration each week, “Stress–Free Living” features timeless universal wisdom on various real-world topics with a stimulating ‘east’ meets ‘west’ dynamic. Program co-host Ray Somich, an experienced broadcast interviewer, entrepreneur, and esteemed community leader, brings a practical perspective to Ratanjit’s profound wisdom with listener-inspired questions. The enlightening secrets each program reveals are remarkable! With “Stress-Free Living”, you too can live a life that is stress-free.

    You can be part of the live audience for Stress-Free Living via zoom video most Saturdays at 9am Eastern time. Archived weekly programs area available on the Stress-Free Living YouTube channel.

  • They Sacrificed for US, Tues. at 8:00pm
    sue-bob-fratino_250x155Hosts Sue and Bob Fratino are very connected to the veteran population—Sue’s father served in the Ohio Army National Guard during the Vietnam era, and Bob’s father served in World War II in the US Army in North Africa and Italy. Along with their fathers, Sue and Bob have numerous relatives and friends that served in our armed forces.To promote the legacies of their military family and friends, as well as to become more involved with assisting the veteran population, Sue and Bob are very active members of American Legion Post 214 in Willoughby. Currently, Sue is President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 214, and Bob is the First Vice Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 214.On this veterans-focused, guest-based show, Sue and Bob discuss issues relevant to the special needs of our selfless veteran service men and women as well as those still serving on active duty.
    • Up Close and Personal, Fri. at 8:00am
      Join Ellen Foley Kessler every Friday morning at 8am for “Up Close and Personal,” a guest-driven show with political interviews, Cleveland sports analysis, and more.