Ray Horner Show

:17 - The weather may heat up this week, but it’s good to get out of the house and one’s comfort zone and get some exercise. Dr. Mark Cipriani from Summa Health is here to help, and he talked about everything from the importance of walking to proper hydration and ice application.

8:29 - COVID-19 is still a threat no matter the region of the country. Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s Dr. Debbie Plate discussed the continued need for social distancing, the outlook of flu season, and more on the antibody tests.

17:49 - From Prism Wealth Management and Financial Focus heard Sundays on WAKR, Robert Dodaro talked about investing in these times, 401(k)s back up, and affording and applying for student loans.

:17 - On Monday, coming off the deaths of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta and Nakia Crawford in Akron, Ward 5 councilwoman Tara Samples posted an open letter addressing the concerns of the community. She addressed those concerns on the air with Ray Horner.

9:25 - For more on the civil unrest and weathering trust between various communities and the police, the morning show panel talked in depth about this.

20:00 - Another area in food and hospitality that has been hit hard is the breakfast industry.

:17 - Businesses across Ohio, large and small, are still patching up the wreckage left by the COVID-19 lockdown. Summit County executive Ilene Shapiro and director of finance and budget Brian Nelson broke down the dollars and cents with the small business grant to help ease the transition as Ohio continues to reopen.

9:14 - Another officer-involved shooting over the weekend occurred at a Wendy’s in Atlanta, leaving Rayshard Brooks dead. CBS News security consultant Paul Viollis joined the show to look at this case, which, from body camera footage, isn’t as cut-and-dry as the George Floyd situation.

17:26 - For more on police protocol and their use of technology, Dr. David Licate from the University of Akron shared his expertise.

With civil unrest across the country, some of these outcries and measures can and have trickled to more medium-sized cities such as Akron.

Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk more on the legislation brought up by council president Margo Sommerville outlawing chokeholds by local police officers, to which the mayor believes is a “useful piece of legislation.” This segued into a conversation about the public’s growing distrust of police officers, especially in urban areas.

Horrigan also talked about the Coronavirus, which has not gone away, though he commends local leadership and hospitals for keeping the numbers down.

:17 - Ray Ciccarelli was a NASCAR truck racer until he quit over the company doing away with Confederate flags at their events. Just like yesterday with the tearing down of statues, the morning show panel talked about how some don’t know the history of that flag and why others would be offended.

4:28 - From Capital Financial Group, Richard Peterson came on board to talk about the peaks and valleys of the stock market and how talks of a second wave of COVID-19 will affect the markets. He also touched on the economic recovery, and if jobs can return to the United States.

13:41 - Florida was one of the first states to reopen their businesses, though there have been rising Coronavirus numbers in the Sunshine State. CBS News’s Peter King is in Orlando, and he mentioned how this spread could impact not just the local economy, but the reopening of the amusement parks like Disney World and Universal Studios.

20:03 - Here’s a way to see Garth Brooks in a way you’ve never experienced him before: at the drive-in. According to Scott Wynn, the country superstar will perform on 300 drive-in screens on June 27 for $100 a car.

:17 - A former police officer who’s now in the world of security consulting, Tim Dimoff has his finger on the pulse of police protocol. The president of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services talked about

14:19 - IBM is doing away with their facial recognition technology for crime solving, as it has mistakenly identified the wrong minorities.

18:24 - Across the country and even locally in Akron, racism is being declared a public health crisis. Akron Public Schools is following that lead when it comes to education of black history and their hiring practices, according to school board president Patrick Bravo.

:17 - Though it has been ongoing for the last few years, the calls for toppling over Confederate statues have gotten louder. This topic was discussed by the morning show panel, which understands why some are uneasy about these monuments still being up, but Tony fears we may slip into an Orwellian society and erase history.

12:26 - We’ve all learned a lot about COVID-19 since University of Akron microbiologist Dr. Hazel Barton joined the show. Dr. Barton talked about the spread of the virus from asymptomatic people, the effects the virus can have long after recovery, and a little on potential vaccines.

:17 - Akron City Council recently passed legislation to eliminate chokeholds for the city’s police officer. Fraternal Order of Police president Clay Cozart stated this wasn’t protocol in the first place, but neither he nor Chief Ken Ball were consulted beforehand. Cozart also talked about training inside the police department, and how that will be affected if the department gets defunded even more.

8:21 - Though the focus of late has been on protests and civil unrest, there is still a pandemic going on. Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File talked about how there are still COVID-19 spikes across the country, Ohio is doing a solid job with social distancing. He also talked about potential vaccines and the story of just how rare asymptomatic people passing the disease is.

17:59 - Staying at Summa, president and CEO Dr. Cliff Deveny touched on the Coronavirus in the area, which is way down from its peak two months ago. Dr. Deveny also discussed the new Summa facilities coming to Tallmadge and the Stow-Kent areas.

:17 - A resolution was passed in Akron City Council that outlawed any use of chokeholds on potential criminals, as well as having other officers intervening if there is any over-the-line force being used. Margo Sommerville, president of Akron City Council, talked about this measure.

6:00 - The restaurants in Ohio have been open for a few weeks now, but have you gone?

9:29 - Zoos in Ohio can reopen this week, and the Akron Zoo is itching to open their gates. Elena Bell from the Akron Zoo went over the proper procedures and protocols they are doing to ensure the safety of the zoo goers, from social distancing and the suggestion of wearing masks.

14:47 - June 9th, the Akron area is supposed to be hit with temperatures in the mid-90’s. Basically, today is not the recommended day to get that high-impact outdoor workout in. Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for her weekly interview, and she discussed the do’s and dont's for these sweltering days. She talked about those warning signs, which can include nausea, exhaustion, and heat stroke, and she advised the listeners to avoid carbonated drinks and alcohol.

19:39 - Maggie Oliver is an intervention specialist at Helen Arnold CLC, and she is the Akron Public Schools teacher of the year.

June 9th, the Akron area is supposed to be hit with temperatures in the mid-90’s. Basically, today is not the recommended day to get that high-impact outdoor workout in.

Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for her weekly interview, and she discussed the do’s and dont's for these sweltering days. She talked about those warning signs, which can include nausea, exhaustion, and heat stroke, and she advised the listeners to avoid carbonated drinks and alcohol.

On the topic of the heat, Dr. Plate also touched on the Coronavirus and if it can still spread in higher temperatures, and how Cleveland Clinic-Akron General continues to adjust during the pandemic.