Ray Horner Show

With Ohio going through their next phase of reopening, politicians and medical professionals have urged citizens to take the proper precautions.

One of those politicians is Congressman Tim Ryan, who joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Tuesday. Rep. Ryan went over a variety of topics on the minds of Ohioans, including the Paycheck Protection Program and possibility of more stimulus dollars, and how to reopen the state safely.

Other topics impacting Ohio is the opportunity for more manufacturing coming home, and the state’s importance for unions and leadership.

:17 - Need a few items from the grocery store, followed by some home improvement supplies, then a trip to the drug store? Studies in mitigation believe one should spread out these trips to cut down on the possibility of spreading the virus.

4:06 - Testing for COVID-19 has increased across the country, and that includes the Akron area. Dr. Brian Harte, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic-Akron General, talked about how the hospital has increased the testing, and how they have trained their staff to get this done in a quick and safe manner.

8:44 - The world of medicine has been abuzz this week, with news of a potential vaccine on the horizon. Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File touched on that possibility, as well using hydroxychoroquine and zinc as a treatment.

16:02 - President Trump has put an emphasis on nationalism, but has that been good for the American people? Not according to Kent State University’s Dr. Mark Castle, who thinks attacking the World Health Organization is a bad idea.

:17 - Need a few items from the grocery store, followed by some home improvement supplies, then a trip to the drug store? Studies in mitigation believe one should spread out these trips to cut down on the possibility of spreading the virus.

4:06 - Testing for COVID-19 has increased across the country, and that includes the Akron area. Dr. Brian Harte, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic-Akron General, talked about how the hospital has increased the testing, and how they have trained their staff to get this done in a quick and safe manner.

8:44 - The world of medicine has been abuzz this week, with news of a potential vaccine on the horizon. Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File touched on that possibility, as well using hydroxychoroquine and zinc as a treatment.

16:02 - President Trump has put an emphasis on nationalism, but has that been good for the American people? Not according to Kent State University’s Dr. Mark Castle, who thinks attacking the World Health Organization is a bad idea.

President Trump has put an emphasis on nationalism, but has that been good for the American people? Not according to Kent State University’s Dr. Mark Castle, who thinks attacking the World Health Organization is a bad idea.

The world of medicine has been abuzz this week, with news of a potential vaccine on the horizon. Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File touched on that possibility, as well using hydroxychoroquine and zinc as a treatment.

Testing for COVID-19 has increased across the country, and that includes the Akron area. Dr. Brian Harte, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic-Akron General, talked about how the hospital has increased the testing, and how they have trained their staff to get this done in a quick and safe manner.

:17 - Countries and political figures have pointed their collective fingers at China for the spread of the Coronavirus. While valid given the facts, are these leaders doing so to shift blame from their own missteps to combat the virus?

8:00 - Plenty has been spoken of the frontline workers in the healthcare industry, but what about other avenues of essential work, like the fire department? Akron Fire chief Sierjie Lash talked about what has and has not changed for her department during this pandemic.

13:56 - A trend that will no doubt kick up, virus or not, is working from home. Dr. Erin Makarius from the University of Akron talked about the focus on working remotely, as opposed to driving into the office.

20:02 - In non-Coronavirus news, our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs touched on allergies and weight gain/loss in cats and dogs.

Plenty has been spoken of the frontline workers in the healthcare industry, but what about other avenues of essential work, like the fire department? Akron Fire chief Sierjie Lash talked about what has and has not changed for her department during this pandemic.

A trend that will no doubt kick up, virus or not, is working from home. Dr. Erin Makarius from the University of Akron talked about the focus on working remotely, as opposed to driving into the office.

:17 - Beginning this week until May 31st, Ohio is reopening factions of their economy, from patio and indoor restaurants to public pools and gyms. Ohio Lt. governor Jon Husted joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on Friday to answer several questions some may have with these reopenings. Among those are the possibility of a spike in COVID-19 cases when public gathering places reopen. Husted also talked about the farming industry which has also taken a hit, as well as chance that younger Ohioans could pass the virus onto others, even if they are asymptomatic.

7:25 - It was announced that the University of Akron will cut three athletic programs in cross country, women’s tennis, and men’s golf. Could there be more cuts down the pike? UA athletic director Larry Williams discussed how difficult these cuts were, and how they are handling the existing programs.

16:26 - Cities have had to get creative to keep a social distance while also building their economy back up. Barberton mayor Bill Judge talked about how the Magic City has pulled their minds together.

20:20 - And finally, our movie guy Scott Wynn talked about what’s streaming on Disney+ and Netflix, including a throwback to the 1940s with a show simply called Hollywood.