Thursday, November, 29, 2012

HearSay From the Headlines 11/29
We end this week with the latest news headlines that have you talking, inluding that latest on the relocation of the Sacramento Kings.  We'll open up our phone lines and invite you share your thoughts and questions about this week's current events by calling in live 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 www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Scheduled Guests:

Dylan Vorbach – Bass Vocalist, "Gentlemen of the College"

Nick Penthorn – Bass Vocalist, "Gentlemen of the College"

Carolyn Keurajian - Producer, A Capella Sing-Off

Scott Leonard – Founding Member, “Rocapella”

Dr. Stephen Shapiro – Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Old Dominion University

Will Sessoms – Mayor, City of Virginia Beach

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Segment A -- Pudgy Pet Health
Chances are that your two-legged house guests weren't the only ones enjoying a Thanksgiving bounty last week. From table scraps to treats, pets often eat a little too much of food that is a little too rich.  On today's show, our resident veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us live in studio to talk about the problems that too much holiday food can cause for your pet's health.

Scheduled Guest:
Phyllis Neumann - Veterinarian, Todds Lane Veterinary Hospital
toddslanevet.com

Segment B -- Dulcet Tones
Tune in tonight's Rockefeller Center tree lighting on NBC at 8pm and you'll be serenaded by the Itallian vocal trio "IL VOLO."  The trio of teenage crooners are performing tonight and you can also watch their concert tonight on WHRO-TV 15 at 9:30pm.  On the program today, one of the singers talks with HearSay producer Danny Epperson about the trio's new album, "We Are Love," and the group's rocket ride to fame and more. 

Guest:

Gianluca Ginoble - Vocalist, IL VOLO

ilvolomusic.com

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Segment A -- Baby Boomers: A Generation Apart 
The scope and size of the Baby Boomer generation, estimated to be 75 million Americans, has allowed them to alter the landscape of every life stage they encounter.  On today’s broadcast, we’ll revisit a conversation from our ongoing Boomers series, in which we discuss their views on aging, work, and family and how those views differ from other generations. We’ll also talk about their relationship with drugs and their growing reliance on prescription pharmaceuticals.
 
Guests:
Dr. Ken Dychtwald - Psychologist, Gerontologist, Best-selling Author
kendychtwald.com
 
Charles Barber - "Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry is Medicating a Nation”
charlesbarberwriting.com

Segment B -- Shatner's World
Join us for a rare conversation with Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner.  Our producer Danny Epperson had a rare opportunity to sit down with his longtime hero and chat about the Shat-man's new one-man show coming to the Ferguson Center this Friday called "Shatner's World: We Just Live In It." 

Guest:
William Shatner - Film and Television Personality
shatnersworld.com

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Peninsula Innovation
Building on the momentum of the other "Start" events in Hampton Roads and Richmond, "Start! Peninsula" is setting out this weekend to change the way our region thinks about entrepreneurship.  Local innovators are given a platform to pitch their ideas and ultimately compete for a chance to see their dreams transformed into a full-fledged business. Cathy Lewis is joined by the organizers of the event to talk about how important these types of "incubators" are for entrepreneurs and their local economies.

startpeninsula.com

Scheduled Guests:
Thomas Flake - Director, Peninsula Technology Incubator
ptincubator.org

Zach Miller - Managing Director, Hatch Norfolk
hatchnorfolk.com

Rick Lally - Program Manager, Innovate!HamptonRoads
innovatehamptonroads.com

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

HearSay's Delicious Dish: 11/21/12

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.

Scheduled Guests:

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

Chef Travis Brust - Executive Chef, Williamsburg Inn
colonialwilliamsburg.com

Segment B:  Holiday Traditions at the Table
Feasting, family, and football -- tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and better late than never for some last minute turkey tricks in the kitchen. Local chefs are here to share some secrets for avoiding turkey troubles.  Plus we have some great vegan and vegetarian alternatives for you and your guests.  What are your favorite Thanksgiving and holiday dishes?  Could grandma's casseroles use a little help? Join us live on today's broadcast at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share all of you holiday food traditions!

Scheduled Guests:

Chef Patrick Kearney - Instructor, Culinary Institute of Virginia
chefva.com

Chef Robin Robertson - Author, "Vegan Planet," "1,000 Vegan Recipes," "Vegan Fire and Spice," "Vegan on the Cheap," and "Quick-Fix Vegan."
robinrobertson.com

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

HearSay from the Headlines 11/20/2012
This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking, including the latest developments surrounding future of Norfolk's Waterside complex and the surprising results of a new poll on tolls and the gas tax. 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 www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Scheduled Guests:

Andrew A. Protogyrou - City Council Member, Norfolk

norfolk.gov

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Monday, November 19, 2012

The Rising Tide
Hampton Roads was recently ranked in the top five of most hurricane vulnerable U.S. cities.  While we have been mostly spared the brunt of the Atlantic's most powerful storms, our region is home to vital and expensive infrastructure that is vulnerable to storm-surge related impact.  On today's HearSay, we'll speak with a panel of experts on the impact of rising sea levels on a coastal community that has come eye to eye with 57 hurricanes and tropical storms over the past 150 years.

Scheduled Guests:

Skip Styles - Executive Director, Wetlands Watch
wetlandswatch.org

Molly Mitchell - Researcher, Center for Coastal Resources Management
ccrm.vims.edu

Larry Atkinson - Eminent Scholar and Samuel and Fay Slover Professor of Oceanography, Old Dominion University
ccpo.odu.edu

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

In the Fall Garden with Jim Orband

It's fall in Virginia, but don't blink or you could miss it. The chilly winter weather will be upon us in no time. Gardening guru Jim Orband joins us in the studio today to talk about how to maintain your garden as winter quietly creeps up on Hampton Roads.

Scheduled Guest:

Jim Orband - Senior Extension Agent Emeritus, Virginia Cooperative Extension

ext.vt.edu

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Virginia's Senators

Today on HearSay, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the elected officials representing the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States Senate. Join us as we discuss Senator-Elect Tim Kaine's plans for the coming term and address the lingering issues facing a lame duck Congress with Senior Senator Mark Warner.

Scheduled Guests:

Mark Warner - Senior U.S. Senator, Representing Virginia

warner.senate.gov

Tim Kaine - Senator-Elect, Representing Virginia

kaineforva.com

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

HearSay From the Headlines

This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking, including the passage of the Tide Light Rail Referendum and recent developments surrounding the privatization of the Port of Virginia. 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 www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

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