This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-31-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroVirus protection technology, new car models, and proof the government is tracking UFO’s!
Our featured guest this week, is University of Akron Polymer Science doctoral student, Anvay Patil. He's part of a research project on a revolutionary new kind of dye that could be used for everything from counterfeit-proof money, to permanent hair coloring.
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Public Health Leaders Prepared For Possible Second Wave
Written by Tony MazurAkron mayor Dan Horrigan started off talking about the economic impact of the coronavirus in the city these last five months, and what steps his administration will take going forward.
Summit County Public Health commissioner Donna Skoda stressed the importance of masks, as well as the color map of Ohio’s counties, and the possibility of a vaccine with the next six months to a year.
Local Superintendents Share Thoughts On School Protocol
Written by Tony MazurSo what about the suburban schools such as Norton? Superintendent Dana Addis weighed in on those same topics discussed above.
Bishop Edward Malesic Appointed Bishop of Diocese of Cleveland
Written by Tony MazurFrom keeping their members safe from COVID-19, to keeping their jobs safe from continued budget cuts; Dr. Pamela A. Schulze, President of the Union representing Professors at the University of Akron, talks with Morning Show Host, Ray Horner.
CBS Law Enforcement Expert: What's Really Going On in Portland?
Written by Jeanne DestroWith President Trump talking about sending federal law enforcement officers to other cities including Cleveland, like he has in Portland, Oregon; WAKR Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talked to CBS News Law Enforcement & Security Analyst, Paul Viollis, about what's really going on, and what that could mean for protests in the future.
Broadcaster Tom Hamilton Previews Shortened Indians Season
Written by Tony MazurThis Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-24-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro* Please note, this program is available as a podcast on Apple, Android, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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Senator Sherrod Brown on Pandemic Relief, School Funding, and Masks
Written by Jeanne DestroEven though unemployment claims rose sharply nationwide last week; the US Senate has not yet approved another pandemic relief package including additional unemployment benefits.
WAKR Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talked to US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) about what's going on with the proposed pandemic relief bill, whether the federal government could really cut funding for schools if they don't fully reopen with in-class instruction, and what he thinks about Governor DeWine's statewide mask mandate.
No Spectators At Bridgestone Senior Players Championship This Year
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Superintendent Says APS Leaning Towards Starting School Year Entirely Virtual
Written by Tony MazurMorning Show Host Ray Horner talked to both Akron City Councilman, Russ Neal, and the President of the Akron Fraternal Order of police, Clay Cozart, this week about Neal's proposal seeking to more closely regulate police operations and push the cost of defending officers accused of excessive force onto the police union, instead of the City.
First, we hear from Councilman Neal:
Ray also talked to Akron FOP President, Clay Cozart, about why they are opposed to Neal's proposal.
Feds Bust Ohio House Speaker for Alleged Bribery
Written by Jeanne DestroOhio's Republican Speaker of the House, Larry Householder, one of his advisors, the former head of the Ohio Republican Party, and two lobbyists have been arrested on Federal charges alleging they took $60 million dollars in bribes to push a billion dollar bailout through the legislature, that propped up unprofitable nuclear and coal-fired plants owned by what was then known as FirstEnergy Solutions, and now known as Energy Harbor.
Akron-based First Energy has released a statement saying they have received subpoenas, are reviewing the details, and intend to fully cooperate.
Despite calls from both Republican and Democratic leaders statewide though; Householder says he's not going to resign.
There's a reason why the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is called "novel". It is new, it is tricky to deal with, and immunity isn't guaranteed; at least, not for very long.
Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talked to Microbiology Professor, Dr. Hazel Barton from the University of Akron, about vaccines under development, whether "herd immunity" is something we can ever achieve, and more.