Monday, February 8
YourSay
We want to hear from you about the headlines and stories grabbing your attention. Is there a particular piece of legislation that has been introduced in the General Assembly session you want to know more about? We'll check in with Kimball Payne of The Daily Press to hear the latest from Richmond. Join us!
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/
Tuesday, February 9
The State of Hampton Roads' Waterways
Hampton Roads' relationship with the waterways surrounding us is complex. Local industries rely on our waterways for their livelihoods and countless families enjoy the recreational opportunities they afford, yet the health of our waterways are ailing, at best. Today we talk with William Baker, President of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Christy Everett, Virginia Assistant Director of the CBF and Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, Executive Director of the Elizabeth River Project about the state of Hampton Roads' waterways.
http://cbf.org/
http://www.elizabethriver.org/
Wednesday, February 10
Prescription for Trouble
Abuse of prescription drugs has become increasingly prevalent in our society with abuse of prescription painkillers second only to marijuana as the drug most likely to be abused. The Virginian-Pilot is exploring the issue and today we'll talk about it with reporter Joanne Kimberlin and others. We'll also bring you a conversation with journalist Ethan Watters, his latest book Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche explores the ways in which mental illness is diagnosed and treated across the world.
http://pilotonline.com/
Thursday, February 11
Census 2010
The US Constitution requires that a census, a count of the nation's population, be held every ten years. The 2000 census is said to have been the largest ever peacetime mobilization in American history and this year's is going to be even larger. Today we'll talk with experts to clarify some misconceptions about the census and learn about the myriad ways it impacts our lives.
http://2010.census.gov
Friday, February 12
Pet Health
HearSay's favorite veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us to take your pet questions and queries. You can send them in advance via e-mail to hearsay@whrv.org. Tune in for the answers!