Ray Horner Show

Psychologist Dr. Toni Cooper talks about the effects on people and families who are "sheltering in place" at home.

More on the correlation between the pandemic and the opioid epidemic.

How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect the opioid epidemic?

Middle School teacher, Leora Cohen, talks about what it's like to teach her classes at the Lippman School, from home, and how the kids are taking to it.

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.

:17 - The finger-pointing between the United States and China continues, with each side blaming the other for the origination and spread of COVID-19.

6:34 - President Trump indicated he’d like the economy reopened around Easter, which drew cheers and confidence from the stock market. Just how powerful is the US economy, and what about the country’s reliance on manufacturing from China? David Pelleg, a finance professor at Kent State University, shared his thoughts.

13:21 - Pharmacies are getting swamped with requests for prescription drugs, but could this have adverse affects, especially during the opioid crisis? Dr. Doug Smith from the ADM Board discussed how his organization will combat this.

19:47 - You’re at home, you’re schedule is thrown off, you may be bored. How will you manage your time and even your anxiety? Dr. Toni Cooper is a psychologist, and she had some advice for those of us holed up inside.

JoAnn Fabrics stepping up to help provide healthcare professionals and first responders nationwide, get the masks, and surgical gowns they need, by providing free materials for crafters and sewers to make at home or in their stores.

:17 - Very early Wednesday morning, a $2 trillion stimulus relief bill was approved for the American people. So what does this mean? Who qualifies for a check?

4:11 - Summa Health System’s Dr. Thomas File has been with us since the beginning of this Coronavirus pandemic, and based on what he’s studied, he’s comparing what we’ve seen recently to the SARS outbreak of 2003.

11:08 - During times of crisis, it’s not uncommon for folks to exercise their second amendment rights. Gun stores have lines around the building, and background checks are being filed. Tim Dimoff, of SACS Consulting, explained why people will arm themselves during these times.

16:53 - The people at the IBH Addiction Recovery Center are preparing themselves during this pandemic, according to Jonathan Wiley.

20:16 - Working from home? Need to know which video conferencing software to connect with? Melissa Lauby is our IT person at the Rubber City Radio Group, and she shared a few tips.

The Summit Metro Parks trails are still open during the pandemic and Lindsay Smith emphasizes the importance of getting some fresh air.

Dr. Kern giving us some insight into the history of local companies providing services that are outside of their normal purpose in times of pandemic or war or other national emergencies.