Ray Horner Show

:17 - Ray gives a recap of the weekend in Coronavirus talk, which included losing famous clubfooted NFL kicker Tom Dempsey.

6:07 - Congressman Tim Ryan paid the show a visit to discuss the economic impact of the Coronavirus shutdown. Rep. Ryan touched on the possibility the US can regain some manufacturing that had been fleeing to China over the last few decades.

13:00 - A group of volunteers from Hudson are donating their time and energy in making masks for local hospitals. Donna Pinto talked about the socially-distanced assembly line in making these masks over the last couple of weeks.

16:54 - Another local story of folks helping out is in Medina County at BKO Distillery. Ken Obloy is co-owner of the distillery on Medina Road, and they are making free hand sanitizer each day at their facility.

20:40 - The big question of late is if COVID-19 can be transferred to animals, and vice-versa. The story coming out of the weekend was a tiger in New York contracted Coronavirus from a zoo employee, so we got a hold of veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs.

Small businesses are being hit hard during this lockdown, but Summit County has a grant in place to help out. Ilene Shapiro, Greta Johnson, and Brian Nelson in the Summit County Executive’s Office discussed the grant and how they will help assist.

:17 - Globally, the Coronavirus has surpassed the one million infected mark. The morning show panel, featuring Ryan Lang today and producer Tony, talked about that, as well as the increased security around Dr. Anthony Fauci.

4:26 - Small businesses are being hit hard during this lockdown, but Summit County has a grant in place to help out. Ilene Shapiro, Greta Johnson, and Brian Nelson in the Summit County Executive’s Office discussed the grant and how they will help assist.

15:20 - Since there’s not much else to do, Scott Wynn is here to recommend streaming options for the weekend.

20:11 - Gas prices are as low as they’ve been in two full decades. Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy talks about the low prices at the pump and how long that will continue.

:17 - The first responders are in the thick of COVID-19 and have to take extra precautions. Akron Police chief Ken Ball joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the proper protocol the police force is using, and how they are governing the social distancing guidelines.

6:26 - While many Americans have gotten together and donated their time and services to help those affected, there are others who are out to take advantage of the vulnerable. News 5’s Jonathan Walsh joined the show to talk about some scams that have popped up, as well as potential price gouging.

14:34 - The Ohio primary was moved on March 17th to April 28th. David Pepper is the chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, and he talked about the process of moving to late April, from in-person voting to absentee ballots.

20:33 - Sports are supposed to be a distraction from the world’s problems, but unfortunately, big events have been postponed with no timetable in sight. Curtis Danburg is with the Cleveland Indians, and he said the team is communicating with Major League Baseball quite often as far as when the regular season can potentially begin.

While many Americans have gotten together and donated their time and services to help those affected, there are others who are out to take advantage of the vulnerable. News 5’s Jonathan Walsh joined the show to talk about some scams that have popped up, as well as potential price gouging.

The first responders are in the thick of COVID-19 and have to take extra precautions. Akron Police chief Ken Ball joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the proper protocol the police force is using, and how they are governing the social distancing guidelines.

The Ohio primary was moved on March 17th to April 28th. David Pepper is the chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, and he talked about the process of moving to late April, from in-person voting to absentee ballots.

Sports are supposed to be a distraction from the world’s problems, but unfortunately, big events have been postponed with no timetable in sight. Curtis Danburg is with the Cleveland Indians, and he said the team is communicating with Major League Baseball quite often as far as when the regular season can potentially begin.

:17 - Besides the toilet paper and hand soap/sanitizer industries, alcohol sales are also way up. Could this lead to harm down the road once the lockdowns and quarantines are lifted?

4:41 - We’ve heard about the effects COVID-19 has on the human body, from those asymptomatic and the immunocompromised. But what actually happens inside the body? Dr. Richard Londraville is a biologist from the University of Akron, and he touched on how this disease affects the cells, and he also talked about possible treatments for the virus.

11:53 - Sadly, the Coronavirus is doing damage across the globe, but especially with those 65 and older. Attorney Tony Tsarouhas shared some advice on putting together a will, and what happens if an individual were to pass away that did not set up a will.

19:01 - Akron Public Schools continues to help prepare meals for families across the district. Superintendent David James discussed this on the air with Ray Horner.

Akron Public Schools continues to help prepare meals for families across the district. Superintendent David James discussed this on the air with Ray Horner, along with the continued learning environments at home.