Ray Horner Show

Some have put off procedures during this pandemic, but eventually they’ll need to be taken care of. Cleveland Clinic-Akron General’s Dr. Joseph Lahorra discussed the surgeries that will need to be tended to, and how safely they will go about matters.

Some have put off procedures during this pandemic, but eventually they’ll need to be taken care of. Cleveland Clinic-Akron General’s Dr. Joseph Lahorra discussed the surgeries that will need to be tended to, and how safely they will go about matters.

For some history of pandemics and what’s most interesting about COVID-19, Dr. Margo Erme joined the program. She is the former head of the Summit County Health Department, as she is now retired.

:17 - Senator Sherrod Brown called into the Ray Horner Morning Show, and he touched on the pandemic, the possible need for more stimulus money, and the slow reopening of Ohio.

5:13 - How does COVID-19 compare to other outbreaks and pandemics in the last century, from the Spanish Flu to H1N1? Dr. Kevin Kern is a history professor at the University of Akron, and he went back in the DeLorean to see how the United State responded to these pandemics, from lockdowns to treatments and vaccines.

13:16 - We’ve recently heard from the presidents of our region’s larger schools such as the University of Akron and Kent State University, and even a smaller college like Hiram. But how is the pandemic and subsequent lockdown affected the community colleges? Dr. Para Jones, president of Stark State College, talked about how they’re being impacted, especially in enrollment.

19:18 - On the topic of education, the statewide budget cuts will trickle down and hurt the local school districts. How will this impact Akron Public Schools and their academies? Patrick Bravo, president of the school board, discussed how they are attempting to soften the blow.

Senator Sherrod Brown called into the Ray Horner Morning Show, and he touched on the pandemic, the possible need for more stimulus money, and the slow reopening of Ohio.

On the topic of education, the statewide budget cuts will trickle down and hurt the local school districts. How will this impact Akron Public Schools and their academies? Patrick Bravo, president of the school board, discussed how they are attempting to soften the blow.

We’ve recently heard from the presidents of our region’s larger schools such as the University of Akron and Kent State University, and even a smaller college like Hiram. But how is the pandemic and subsequent lockdown affected the community colleges? Dr. Para Jones, president of Stark State College, talked about how they’re being impacted, especially in enrollment.

How does COVID-19 compare to other outbreaks and pandemics in the last century, from the Spanish Flu to H1N1? Dr. Kevin Kern is a history professor at the University of Akron, and he went back in the DeLorean to see how the United State responded to these pandemics, from lockdowns to treatments and vaccines.

:17 - Could Remdesivir be a godsend to those with COVID-19? That’s been the question since Ray last spoke with Summa Health’s Dr. Thomas File. Dr. File has a background in infectious diseases, and talked about treatment drugs, a possible vaccine, and the best way to properly fight the virus.

9:39 - Epidemiologists have not just looked at this Coronavirus from the base level, they’re looking at mutations of the disease. Dr. R. Joel Duff from the University of Akron’s bioscience program did a deep dive into this virus, looking at it from the pure scientific standpoint. He mentioned how virologists are preparing for a second wave, and where exactly this came from, a lab or a wild bat.

18:55 - Though black Americans make up roughly 13% of the population, they’re being hit hard with the Coronavirus. That was according to Richard Besser, who also said the United States has done a very poor job in testing.

:17 - Each weekday afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine conducts a press briefing, updating the viewers and listeners (carried live at 2 PM on WAKR) on the latest statistics and storylines revolving around COVID-19. He has the day off today, but gave time to the Ray Horner Morning Show to break down what was mentioned at yesterday’s briefing. DeWine talked about the budget cuts and using "rainy day” funds, and he laid out his process of reopening Ohio.

12:54 - A little over a decade ago, the United States skidded into a recession and it took many years to climb out. How long will it take for the country to rebound this time around? Capital Financial’s Richard Peterson shared his thoughts, and he advised folks on do’s and dont's with their 401(k) and portfolios.

20:10 - Could this be nearing the end of the line for Francisco Lindor in Cleveland? The Indians have offered him a substantial contact, but his camp is preferring to test the free agency waters.