Thursday, September 27, 2012

Pet Health with Dr. Phyllis Neumann:  Evacuating? Grab Your Pets!
Though summer is officially behind us, the threat of hurricanes and tropical storms are still very real.  Join us as host Cathy Lewis and our resident pet health expert, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, discuss some easy and efficient ways to ensure that your pet is both safe and healthy in the event of a natural disaster.  Join us live on air at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.  You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Scheduled Guests:
Dr. Phyllis Neumann, veterinarian at Todds Lane Veterinary Hospital in Hampton
toddslanevet.com
humanesociety.org

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

HearSay's Delicious Dish: 9/26/12
Segment A:  Flavor Profiles
First up in our monthly cooking program, HearSay host Cathy Lewis talks with our favorite foodie, Patrick Evans-Hylton and gets the latest dish on local restaurants and eateries with our popular "Flavor Profiles" segment.  We'll also talk with Nisa Burns, author of the new cookbook “Kitchenability 101: The College Student’s Guide to Easy, Delicious and Healthy Food." It's aimed at showing college students how to make quick economical meals and snacks with limited equipment and no prior cooking skill.

Scheduled Guest:
Nisa Burns - author, “Kitchenability 101: The College Student’s Guide to Easy, Delicious and Healthy Food"
kitchenability.com

Segment B:  A Toast to Local Wines & Brews
October is Virginia Wine month, and on this edition of HearSay's Delicious Dish, host Cathy Lewis and foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton will examine the industrial side of the craft of making wines and beers here in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Hampton Roads.  What is the "locapour movement" all about? We'll have guests from the vine to the wine on this program to learn how it’s either corked or crafted here in our own backyard.

Scheduled Guests:
Patrick Evans-Hylton - Senior Editor for Food & Wine, "Hampton Roads Magazine" and executive editor for "Virginia Wine Lover Magazine," and author of six books, including two food history books and a cookbook, “Popcorn”
patrickevanshylton.com
hamptonroadsmagazine.com
virginiawinelover.com

Kristina Pitsilides Chastain -

President, Virginia Beach Restaurant Association
www.dineinvb.com

Annette Boyd - Director, Virginia Wine Marketing Board
virginiawine.org

Sebastien Marquet - Winemaker, Doukenie Winery
doukeniewinery.com

Porter Hardy - Owner, Smart Mouth Brewery in Norfolk
facebook.com/SmartmouthBeer

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Dropout Nation
Tonight's PBS Frontline special, “Dropout Nation,” highlights the myriad of factors depressing graduation rates at a Texas High School.  Unfortunately, those factors aren’t limited to the Lone Star State and impact children across the country. On today's HearSay, we'll examine how those challenges play out in our region’s schools and speak with a diverse group of educators, administrators and advocates who are on the front line of this ongoing fight for our children's futures.

Scheduled Guests:
Dana Patterson - Graduation Specialist, Hampton Public Schools
sbo.hampton.k12.va.us

Carol McCormack - President and CEO, United Way of South Hampton Roads
unitedwayshr.org/

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Segment A: Call the Midwife
In conjunction with WHRO TV 15's September 30th premier of the hit BBC show, "Call the Midwife," host Cathy Lewis is joined by two modern day midwives; women who've dedicated themselves to ensuring that women have safe and healthy pregnancies and deliveries.  One of whom is based right here in Hampton Roads, the other joins us live from the Indonesian province of Bali, where she provides free neonatal care and birthing assistance for the island's poorest women.

Scheduled Guests:
Jennifer Cheney - Certified Nurse-Midwife

Robin Lim- Founder, Yayasan Bumi Sehat (Healthy Mother Earth Foundation), CNN's 2011 Hero of the Year
bumisehatbali.org

Segment B: Life in Hampton Roads
Each year, Old Dominion University's Social Science Research Center conducts a "Life in Hampton Roads" survey.  This year marks the third edition of the telephone survey designed to gauge the "mood" of our region. We'll speak with the creators of the survey and see how Hampton Roads residents  feel about diverse issues and topics ranging from transportation and the environment to military service and safety.

Scheduled Guests:
Dr. Jesse Richman - Faculty Director, Social Science Research Center at ODU

Dr. Tancy Vandecar - Associate Director, Social Science Research Center at ODU. 
al.odu.edu/ssrc/

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Segment A: The Norfolk Forum: Dr. Robert Gates
As a prelude to his October 3rd speaking engagement at Chrysler Hall, we'll speak with former Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates. Join as we discuss his experiences with the CIA and as a member of the National Security Council and address his goals as The College William & Mary's new Chancellor.

Scheduled Guest:
Dr. Robert Gates - Chancellor, The College William & Mary
thenorfolkforum.org

Segment B: The Ethics of Everything
For twelve years, author Randy Cohen was the New York Time Magzine's resident moral philosopher.  He joins host Cathy Lewis to discuss his new book "Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything." We'll consider the role of ethics in our modern society and pose the question: "Are there a set of principles so profound and so essentially moral that they are applicable to everyone, everywhere?

Scheduled Guest:
Randy Cohen - Author, "Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything"

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

HearSay from the Headlines - 9/19/2012
This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking. We'll continue our in-depth coverage of the PPTA proposals for the Port of Virginia and examine the specifics of the competing offers and examine how each would impact the port and Hampton Roads. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions by joining us live on air at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.  You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Scheduled Guests:
Sean Connaughton - Virginia Secretary of Transportation
transportation.virginia.gov

John Crowley - Sr. Vice President of Law & Regulatory Affairs, APM Terminals
apmterminals.com

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

In the Garden with Jim Orband
It's time to take a break from talking to your plants and spend an hour chatting with our favorite gardener, Jim Orband!  Jim stops by to answer all your toughest gardening questions and provide some tips about the best ways to keep your late summer garden producing.  We'll also discuss how to ensure a bumper crop of pumpkins and other squash this fall.

Scheduled Guest:
Jim Orband - Senior Extension Agent Emeritus, Virginia Cooperative Extension
ext.vt.edu

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Candidate Conversations: Virginia's Second Congressional District
Join us for our inaugural edition of this election year's Candidate Conversation series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates from the 2nd Congressional District of Virginia.  We'll leave the bright lights, glaring opposition, and aggressive campaign advertising behind and foster a candid discussion where the candidates can share their thoughts on tough issues and their goals for the district.

Scheduled Guests:
Congressman Scott Rigell - Republican Incumbent, Virginia's Second Congressional District
scottrigell.com

Paul Hirschbiel - Democratic Challenger, Virginia's Second Congressional District
hirschbielforcongress.com

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Conventional Programming
Now that the Democratic and Republican National Conventions have drawn to a close, we'll take a look at their highlights and discuss both their impact and relevance.  Host Cathy Lewis will also be joined by members of both the Virginia Republican and Democratic Delegations about their experiences in Tampa and Charlotte.

Scheduled Guests:
Mary C. Curtis – North Carolina based journalist and contributor for the Washington Post, NPR, and TheRoot.com  
maryccurtis.com

Dr. Quentin Kidd - Department Chair and Director of the Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy, Christopher Newport University
quentinkidd.com

Gaylene Kanoyton - Virginia Delegate, Democratic National Convention

Emma Byler - Virginia Delegate, Republican National Convention

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

HearSay from the Headlines - 9/12/2012
This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking. We'll go in depth with the PPTA proposals for the Port of Virginia and examine the implications for the port and Hampton Roads. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions by joining us live on air at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.  You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Scheduled Guests:
Sean Connaughton - Virginia Secretary of Transportation
transportation.virginia.gov

Ed O'Callaghan - President, Coalition for Virginia's Port
coalitionforvirginiasport.org

Bob McCabe - Staff Writer, Virginian-Pilot
pilotonline.com

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