Mindfulness in Education | Faith, Freedom & Justice March

Monday, February 27, 2017

Mindfulness is "the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing [...]." Today we'll talk with experts from the Holistic Life Foundation and Mindful Schools about the integration of mindfulness practices into America's education system.  And later, this past weekend's Faith, Freedom & Justice March aimed to combat "a culture of discrimination and cronyism in Virginia Beach." We'll talk with march participants about their experiences and what they have planned for the future. Did you attend the march? Join us at 440-2665.

Lucy MacGregor - is a teacher at Rainbow Community School, an adventure based learning facilitator, and a mindfulness educator

Jelena Popovic - is a mom, psychologist, mindfulness practicioner & educator, Relax Kids USA trainer and coach, and the Teaching Peace in Schools Lead for the Peace Alliance Leadership Council

Marsha Engle - is a clinical social worker and therapist. She is also the co-founder of the Mindful Living Institute in Virginia Beach

Gary McCollum - is a minister and organizer of the Faith, Freedom and Justice March

Children and Success | Oscar Predictions with Mal Vincent

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Learning and achieving are unique processes for every individual and can easily be hindered by adversity. How can we help children succeed in spite of the obstacles? That's a question that author Paul Tough has attempted to answer in his new book Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why. And later, the one and only Mal Vincent with his Oscar predictions! Join us at 440-2665 or connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite movies from 2017!

Today's Guests:

PAUL TOUGH – Is a child education advocate, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and This American Life and the bestselling author of Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why and How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

MAL VINCENT – Is our resident bon vivant and theater and film critic.

Gardening with Jim Orband

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

We're not sure which topic our audience loves more - animals or gardening - but either way we know you're excited! Jim Orband is back in the studio today to share his wealth of knowledge and give you the details on upcoming gardening events. Get your toughest questions ready and put him to the test at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

A Chat with Mishy Harman | The Art of Dying

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Mishy Harman, host of "Israel Story," is stopping by our studio for a conversation in advance of his appearance tonight at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center. Harman believes that every person in Israel - regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or class - has a story to tell. And later, we're talking to John Wadsworth about "The Art of Dying." We hope you'll tune in to what are sure to be powerful conversations today at noon.

Today's Guests:
MISHY HARMAN – is the host and co-founder of the popular radio show and podcast Israel Story (Sipur Israeli)
JOHN WADSWORTH – is the founding editor and creative director of the Art of Dying magazine
MAL VINCENT – Mal looks back on one of his most memorable trips to the Oscars.

February's Fabulous Pets

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

You know what's better than Valentine's Day? Animals! Today, we're talking with our favorite veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann about all things pets. Get your toughest questions ready and put us to the test at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

A Cleaner Bay: New Studies - New Possibilities / Norfolk Naval Station Centennial Celebration

Thursday, February 9, 2017

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is a beloved character marker of Virginia. It doubles as a resource and means of leisure, but is no stranger to environmental struggle. Today, we're joined by some of the top researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) to discuss the results of recent studies on nitrogen cycles and organisms that could lead to a cleaner bay. And later, the Norfolk Naval Station is 100 years old. We'll discuss its history and how you can join the centennial celebrations. Join us at 440-2665.

Councilwoman Andria McClellan - is a City of Norfolk Councilwoman representing Superward 6. She is a sponsor of the civic fair "Engage Norfolk."
Deborah Bronk - is the Moses D. Nunnally Distinguished Professor of Marine Science and Department Chair of Physical Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Mark Luckenbach - is a Professor of Marine Science and the Associate Dean of Research and Advisory Services at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
Captain Douglas Beaver - is a Commanding Officer at Naval Station Norfolk
Joe Judge - is the Curator of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum