Ray Horner Show

It was announced overnight on Twitter by President Trump himself that he and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for COVID-19. Though many across the political spectrum have disagreements with the president as far as rhetoric and policy, he is receiving well wishes

One of those well-wishers is Akron mayor Dan Horrigan, who is a Democrat, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Friday. In order to cut down on the chances of attracting this virus, Horrigan says he and his staff have eliminated nearly all public events, opting instead for virtual meetings and gatherings. The few events he does conduct are outside where he is masked up and socially distanced.

The mayor also looked at how the pandemic has affected downtown Akron businesses and the need for additional stimulus dollars. Horrigan also encouraged the listeners to patronize the downtown businesses on Main Street that are back up and running, such as the Peanut Shoppe.

Are you happy with your health coverage? Do you need to make a few tweaks to your plan, or are you looking at a completely different premium?

October 1st is a good day to start shopping around, and at Summa Health, they are conducting their annual SummaCare Medicare Advantage Day. Anne Armao is from SummaCare, and she joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the importance of shopping around and getting enrolled, which begins October 15th and ends on December 7th.

For those interested in more information on SummaCare, Anne informs the listeners to give them a call at 330-996-8440, 8 AM to 8 PM Monday through Sunday, with virtual and in-person interviews a possibility.

The one shared opinion on last night’s presidential debate by members of all ends of the political spectrum was that it was chaotic.

Dr. Mark Cassell is also a political science professor, just at Kent State University. Dr. Cassell gave the victory to Biden, and he says the former vice president did so by weathering the storm of Trump’s wrath and interruptions.

The one shared opinion on last night’s presidential debate by members of all ends of the political spectrum was that it was chaotic.

Dr. David Beer is a professor of political science at Malone University, and he described the debate between President Trump and Joe Biden as “uncomfortable.” Beer wondered if Trump’s aggressive performance was a part of a larger strategy to bully Biden, and he touched on the game plans for both campaigns going forward the next five weeks.

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.

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?

Dr. David Beer is a professor of political science at Malone University, and he discussed the game plans each candidate will have to stay on in order to have a solid performance. He also shot down any thought that a Fox News moderator would slant the questions and narrative towards Trump, as Chris Wallace is widely respected amongst Beltway circles.

Four the fourth time in five years, and the fifth time since 2013, the Cleveland Indians are marching to the playoffs. However, they will have to do so without their manager, Terry Francona, due to ongoing medical issues and procedures.

ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the Tribe under interim manager Sandy Alomar. Kurkjian says he “wouldn’t want to play the Indians” in a short series due to their pitching, mainly from Cy Young Award favorite Shane Bieber. He also looked at the New York Yankees, their opponent for this best-of-three matchup, as well as the rest of the American and National League.

Sixteen teams are a part of the playoffs during this abridged baseball season, but could that be the norm going forward? According to Kurkjian, Major League Baseball may weigh out the pros and cons of an expanded playoff, but if it were up to him, he is fine with just ten teams moving on during a normal 162-game season.

The Mahoning Valley has long been a hub for car manufacturing, and though the area has seen some hard times of late, could it be experiencing a resurgence?

Congressman Tim Ryan thinks so, as mentioned on the Ray Horner Morning Show. He talked about “Voltage Valley,” which is the area in Lordstown where Chevrolets and General Motors were once built and now have made way for the electric cars and trucks. Ryan made mention of the Valley’s history of automotive work mixed with a solid supply chain for chargers and batteries can bring in a new age of innovation for the region.

Rep. Ryan also touched on the need for additional stimulus, especially for small businesses, and says the House of Representatives will appeal to the Senate Republicans again for some type of deal.

Last Friday’s game between East and Firestone at Ellet High School was suspended at halftime due to a shooting in the stands. Mayor Dan Horrigan suggested that maybe Akron Public Schools should proceed with no fans in the stands.

However, spectators can still attend games, though with limited capacity and now metal detectors, according to Akron Public Schools athletic director Joe Vassalotti. The APS AD also talked on the Ray Horner Morning Show about the fans that are in attendance must wear masks, and that includes both indoor and outdoor events.

Vassalotti also touched on other fall sports such as volleyball and golf, which have seen a rise in popularity in recent times.

Over the weekend, information was put out by the CDC on the spread of COVID-19 through the air, which confused some in the medical and science community, as well as the general public. This information was walked back a little.

Dr. Hazel Barton is a microbiologist at the University of Akron, and she talked on the Ray Horner Morning Show about the airborne spread of COVID-19 and how long it may stay in the air. She, as well as other public health officials, discourages social gatherings, and urges folks to not get complacent as the weather cools down and most are stuck inside.

Dr. Barton also touched on the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine, which could be available for the most vulnerable population as early as the end of 2020.