Ray Horner Show

It was announced in January that Beaumont Health in Michigan signed a $6.1 billion deal to merge with Summa Health. However, that partnership, as of May 29th, is no longer happening.

Dr. Cliff Deveny, president and CEO of Summa Health, spoke with the Ray Horner Morning Show on the original need to margewith Beaumont, and how the Coronavirus pandemic affected the end of the partnership.

:17 - From a police and security angle, Tim Dimoff looked at the situation in Minneapolis with improper police protocol. He discussed the protests that turned into riots, and how body camera footage has been a positive in lessening police brutality.

9:26 - Paul Viollis is a security analyst with CBS News, and he looked at what happened further and how these officers, as well as others who’ve partaken in police brutality, must be held accountable.

16:32 - Speaking of cops, Jeanne and Tony from the morning show come from a background of police officers, with their fathers working in Akron and Cleveland, respectively. Jeanne’s father was on the force during the Akron riots in 1968, and Tony’s grandfather dealt with the Hough and Glenville riots in Cleveland.

20:40 - Leanne Graham heads up the Victim Assistance Program of Summit County, and she talked about victim advocacy during this time of strife.

:17 - Across the nation (and even internationally), protests against Derek Chauvin and the other three officers in Minneapolis, and police brutality in general, occurred, with nearly all of them starting out peacefully. However, as the protests headed towards dusk, many of them turned into full-scale riots, with police cars getting torched, property being damaged, stores looted, and violence erupting.

8:53 - In Akron, a similar protest occurred like the others across the country, although with significantly less damage than Cleveland received. Akron mayor Dan Horrigan led the way and addressed the protests both downtown on Saturday and at Hardesty Park on Sunday, which were by and large peaceful. He talked about the continuous need to hold officers and city officials accountable for unlawful actions, and mentioned what would be next if similar situations occurred in Akron. Horrigan had some words on the rioting and looting that happened in the evening after the peaceful protest. The mayor understands that people are angry and upset with the political and societal climate, but he draws the line at rioting and the damaging of property.

16:43 - Ward 5 councilwoman Tara Samples was at the protest at Hardesty Park, which was peaceful thanks to those who organized it. She talked about the impact these protests across the country can have on today’s youth, and she stressed to those looking to riot or cause trouble that this is in the memory of George Floyd.

In Akron, a similar protest occurred like the others across the country, although with significantly less damage than Cleveland received.

Akron mayor Dan Horrigan led the way and addressed the protests both downtown on Saturday and at Hardesty Park on Sunday, which were by and large peaceful. He talked about the continuous need to hold officers and city officials accountable for unlawful actions, and mentioned what would be next if similar situations occurred in Akron.

Horrigan had some words on the rioting and looting that happened in the evening after the peaceful protest. The mayor understands that people are angry and upset with the political and societal climate, but he draws the line at rioting and the damaging of property.

:17 - Jeanne Destro fills in for Ray Horner once again to wrap up a calm week of guest-hosting. But what’s not calm are the markets and the economy. Capital Financial Group’s Richard Peterson joined the show to talk about market volatility and if it will bounce back in a positive direction, and he also shared advice for one’s 401k and retirement funds.

7:58 - The arts community has been impacted by the pandemic, mainly because art enthusiasts weren’t able to physically take it all in with concert halls and studios shuttered. Val Renner from the Akron Civic Theatre and Grace Meyers of Arts Now talked about their virtual experiences and when the residents can appreciate the music and art halls in person again.

16:24 - As far as entertainment goes, families and individuals had to go in different directions to amuse themselves. Jim Gilmore is the author of The Experience Economy, and he shared his thoughts on how hard travel, tourism, and the hospitality industry have been hit.

21:01 - It seems the drive-in movie theaters are continuing in their popularity. Scott Wynn talked about those, which we have a few still in our immediate area, and he mentioned what is streaming at home.

David Kennedy works in the area of cyber security, as he is the founder of TrustedSec.

As far as entertainment goes, families and individuals had to go in different directions to amuse themselves. Jim Gilmore is the author of The Experience Economy, and he shared his thoughts on how hard travel, tourism, and the hospitality industry have been hit.

The arts community has been impacted by the pandemic, mainly because art enthusiasts weren’t able to physically take it all in with concert halls and studios shuttered. Val Renner from the Akron Civic Theatre and Grace Meyers of Arts Now talked about their virtual experiences and when the residents can appreciate the music and art halls in person again.

Jeanne Destro fills in for Ray Horner once again to wrap up a calm week of guest-hosting. But what’s not calm are the markets and the economy. Capital Financial Group’s Richard Peterson joined the show to talk about market volatility and if it will bounce back in a positive direction, and he also shared advice for one’s 401k and retirement funds.

:17 - What drives groups online to lean towards misinformation? Psychologist from the University of Akron, Dr. Cathy Faye, explains.

6:14 - From an economic standpoint, will there be a return to some sense of normalcy? Kent Stat University professor Dr. David Pelleg shares his thoughts.

11:47 - Dr. David Feinberg is from Google Health, and he discussed the continuing changes with healthcare from a virtual perspective.

17:10 - Contact tracing has been an interesting topic, especially as folks head back into offices and factories for work. Donna Skoda from the Summit County Health Department gave the listeners some extra info on contact tracing and its effects.