Ray Horner Show

:17 - One of the sad sidebar stories during the Coronavirus pandemic has been inside hospice centers, and how relatives are unable to say hello and goodbye to their loved ones.

5:15 - A topic that has finally come to a head during the Coronavirus lockdown is the economy and how it could be jumpstarted. Capital Financial’s Richard Peterson discussed the stimulus package and how that will help the money flow.

11:25 - During times of war and crisis, Akron has been an industrial leader. How can cities like Akron keep production and innovation going during this pandemic? Dr. Kevin Kern, history professor at the University of Akron, gave a look at the past.

18:36 - Dr. Debbie Plate is from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General, and she spoke of the continued importance of social distancing and hand washing.

:17 - Coming out of the weekend, Governor Mike DeWine has announced a complete shutdown of non-essential businesses with a stay-at-home initiative. The morning show panel also talked about the more extreme measures they are taking in Italy to combat the Coronavirus.

6:04 - How has COVID-19 affected travel? A lot, according to travel agent Donna Sapp. Air travel is way down, and according to Donna, it depends on which airline the customer chooses for one to have a refund or a voucher.

13:15 - This stay-at-home measure is hurting the economy and will continue to do so, especially small businesses. How can a local business weather the storm during the lockdown? Steve Millard, CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber, shared some advice.

18:27 - Since non-essential retail is shut down, the parcel industry is way up. Matt Aloisi co-owns the UPS Store in Stow, and he discussed the safety his team is assisting with.

Matt discussing the process for package delivery and pick-up during the Stay At Home order.

Steve Millard reassuring local small business owners that there are resources available during uncertain times.

Congressman Tim Ryan talks about what the federal stimulus package could mean for local businesses and their owners.

:17 - Congressman Tim Ryan joined the program to give the perspective on Congress, especially after the approved stimulus bill. Rep. Ryan also touched on the situation with China, from the spread of the Coronavirus to trade.

5:36 - While most people are hunkered down in their homes, both for work and pleasure, there is a definite generation gap in terms of social distancing. Older Americans are staying put until the curve flattens, while some Millennials and “Zoomers” are getting antsy, as evidenced by the morning show panel.

15:29 - Patrick Bravo heads up the Akron School Board, and he discussed the next step for the schools, teachers, and administrators.

19:34 - As we head into the weekend, with not much else to do, Scott Wynn talked about what’s available for streaming, since the movie theaters are closed.

A lot of confusion about what might happen to those who cannot make rent or mortgage payments amid mandatory layoffs due to COVID-19.

Akron Public Schools teachers are going back to work next week, but classes will not be in session for some time yet.

The U.S. Senator from Ohio joins Ray to discuss coronavirus updates from Washington D.C.

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Chief of Staff for the County Greta Johnson providing an update from the county offices.