The Summit

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The Summit is listener supported, non-commercial public radio serving the diverse musical culture of the Akron-Canton-Youngstown communities, as the premier source for an innovative and eclectic mix of music.  We also have three online stations: Summit Flashbacks, KIDJAM! Radio, and Rock & Recovery.

KIDJAM! is a new and exciting commercial-free online listening experience that kids and parents can enjoy together. The sound is fresh and fun featuring hit tunes spanning five decades.

Based in the birthplace of the modern recovery movement, Akron, Ohio, Rock & Recovery is an online community built around the healing power of music for people dealing with addiction or trauma. We mix music with inspirational stories and messages to give you strength and hope.

Series

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50 Pieces

Musicians, comedians, clinicians, veterans, and those in recovery share insights into their experience recovering from addiction, mental illness, and trauma.


Latest Pieces

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Curtis' trouble with the law led to intervention and a new direction for him to reclaim his life.

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
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Through court ordered intervention, Michael got clean, and rediscovered good habits to help him stay clean.

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
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David was caught in the cycle of recovery and relapse, until the tragic loss of his friend to herione overdose made him see his way to get clean an...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
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Marsha was the all American girl, but dependence on prescription drugs led to heroine and a life of broken promises and dreams until she was ready ...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
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Marti MacGibbon is a standup comedian and author. Through her stage act and book, she tells her story of recovery.

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
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Patrick is a recovering addict who suffered several relapses, until a near tragic turn forced him to finally recover.

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
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Dan and Jan Stuckey are helping their son in his recovery by starting the ARCHway instistute.

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
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Linda was lost in the darkness of addiction until her arrest led to intervention and a new life.

  • Added: Mar 11, 2015
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Recovering rock musician Kasim Sultan helps others with his organization Recovery Branches.

  • Added: Mar 11, 2015
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Thom Tran is an actor, comedian, and an Iraq War veteran with PTSD. His humor is his therapy.

  • Added: Mar 11, 2015
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