Thursday, 14 May 2020 08:42

Ray Horner Podcasts - 5/14/2020 Featured

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Part 1

:17 - Restaurant patios are reopening May 15th, and a week later, indoor seating will be available. But just how many people are clamoring for a meal inside a restaurant during a pandemic?

5:07 - Not only have folks died of the Coronavirus these last 2-3 months, but there have also been “deaths of despair,” i.e. drug and alcohol abuse. Jerry Craig is with the ADM Board, and he assured the listeners that virtual support groups are around for those having a tough time during the lockdown.

10:46 - Speaking of tough times during the lockdown, airports have seen a drastic drop in traffic, including Akron-Canton Airport, which saw their numbers fall 90%. But how will airports and especially airlines maintain safety for their passengers via social distancing guidelines?

18:25 - Lisa Dalpiaz from the Akron-Canton Airport joined the show to go over their safety protocols going forward.


Part 2

:17 - With springtime activities being canceled, as well as the Lock 3 events, how will the city of Akron look come this summer? Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the show to talk about what can open while following the governor’s guidelines, including outdoor areas for adult beverage consumption, and he discussed the public health policies they’re maintaining going forward.

13:06 - Secretary of State Frank LaRose called into the program to recap Ohio’s late April primaries and talked about the process of counting the ballots.

20:23 - Talks and negotiations are ongoing with Major League Baseball on getting back on the field. But could we see a season without fans, or if fans want to check out a game, should they have the luxury of braving the virus?


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