Ray Horner Show

Due to the COVID-19 delay and game time temperatures nearing 80, it certainly does not feel like opening day for baseball. But on July 24th, the Cleveland Indians will be set to start their truncated season against the Kansas City Royals.

The long-time voice of the Tribe, Tom Hamilton, made time for the Ray Horner Morning Show about ten hours prior to the first pitch. Hamilton touched on the challenges the team may and will face during the shortened season, though admits the Indians’ pitching has the advantage for the push into the expanded playoffs.

Every pitch of this Indians season can be heard on WAKR, both on 93.5 FM and 1590 AM.

Senator Sherrod Brown talked to Ray about the pending COVID-19 relief bill in the Senate, schools reopening, and mask mandates.

No spectators this year for the Bridgestone Senior Players Tournament, because of the pandemic.

Akron FOP President, Clay Cozart talks to Ray Horner about Russ Neal's proposal.

A normal school year would set to begin about a month from now. But as everyone knows, this will not be a normal school year.

Akron Public Schools superintendent David James provided an update to where the district is as far as face-to-face or virtual learning. Among the many hurdles facing schools has been children being carriers of this coronavirus, and that has been a major concern for teachers and administrators. So according to James, the district is leaning towards starting the scholastic year 100% virtually.

The superintendent also touched on the state of fall sports and extracurriculars with a virtual semester, and other guidelines the faculty will have to follow.

Akron City Councilman Russ Neal explains the resolution he's proposing to address racial justice issues brought up in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.

U-A Microbiologist, Dr. Hazel Barton, talks about COVID-19, herd immunity, and all the new vaccines under development.

What's new, including mask requirements, at the Akron-Canton Airport.

UA President, Gary Miller, talks to Ray about why they had to lay off 178 employees this week, including faculty members, because of the pandemic.

University of Akron Biology Professor, Richard Londraville, talks to Ray about COVID-19 immunity, vaccines, and the importance of wearing masks.