Doxing
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Are you familiar with the term "doxing"? To "dox" means to breach one's anonymity and it's been done frequently online in the wake of the deadly violence in Charlottesville, VA. Rally participants have been exposed on social media and, as a result, been ridiculed, fired, and even disowned. We want your opinion: Is it an ethical move? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and join us live with your calls at 440-2665.

Today's Guest:

David Clinton Wills - is a Visiting Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at NYU Steinhardt. He explores the ethical, political, and social issues of identity.

Entrepreneurship in Hampton Roads
Monday, August 21, 2017

17.8 million people in the United States are working on launching roughly 9.5 million businesses, but the failure rate of startups is increasing. What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? The creative minds at StartWheel have the answer. An online resource for business owners, StartWheel is on a mission to centralize and mobilize efforts that foster the growth of the regional innovation economy. Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share your comments.

Today's Guests:

Jeremiah Cronin – Is the Program Director for the Center for Enterprise Innovation at Old Dominion University

Martin Kaszubowski – Is the Executive Director of the Center for Enterprise Innovation at Old Dominion University

Monique Adams –    Is the executive director of 757 Angels

Nisha Witt - Is the CEO of Aesop Technologies and a Shaper at Global Shapers Norfolk. Aesop specializes in solar-powered products.

Jessica Taylor – Is a Physical Scientist at NASA Langley

Andria McClellan – Is a Norfolk City Councilwoman. Her son is attending college in South Carolina and though he isn’t due for check in until tomorrow, they left early this morning to avoid eclipse traffic

Rob Blizzard – Is a HearSay listener who’s in South Carolina for the total eclipse

In the Garden
Thursday, August 17, 2017

It's time for the August edition of HearSay's "In the Garden" with gardening guru Jim Orband! Though we won't be in a garden for this episode, we're still happy to answer all of your gardening questions, and our phone lines are open! We'll also check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Charlottesville Continued
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Today we'll bring you part three of our Charlottesville series in the wake of the deadly violence that occurred the weekend of August 11. We're delving into the history of southern identity and asking: What should we do about Confederate monuments? Join us with your thoughts by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Today's Guest:

Dr. James C. Cobb - is the B. Phinizy Spalding Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Georgia and is a former president of the Southern Historical Association

After Charlottesville
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

A nationwide conversation continues to take shape in the wake of the violence and unrest surrounding this weekend's 'Unite the Right' demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia. As discussions of white nationalism, racism, and the far-right continue to take shape in the media and social media spaces, we invite you to join us live at 1-800-940-2240 and share your own thoughts on how this weekend's events have impacted you and the conversations you're having.

Today's Guests:

Kevin E. Grisham –Is the Assistant Director of Research at the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino

Sean Davis –I'm an independent journalist/blogger who mainly covers protests, movements and climate change issues

Tony McAleer –Is the co-founder of Life After Hate, a nonprofit created by former members of the American violent far-right extremist movement

Racism in Charlottesville
Monday, August 14, 2017

A white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend left one dead and many injured. Today, we'll reflect on the rally and want to know: How do you decide when/how to respond to developments like these? Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share your comments.

Today's Guest:

Scott Shepherd - is a former grand dragon of the Tennessee KKK. He was featured on the Independent Lens | PBS documentary "Reformed Racists: Is There Life After Hate for Former White Supremacists?"

Procter & Gamble | Missouri Travel Advisory
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Procter & Gamble's latest ad, "The Talk", debuted this month and builds on the company's "My Black Is Beautiful" campaign. The ad is receiving mixed social media reviews from consumers. Join us at noon today for a conversation about the power of advertising. Later, we'll explore the significance of the NAACP's recent decision to issue a travel advisory for the state of Missouri. Let's talk about it! We'll also check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guest:

Jeffrey Mittman - Executive Director of the Missouri ACLU

HearSay Headlines
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Today we're opening our lines to get your take on the latest headlines from Washington. Has a recent political development made you feel better or worse about the state of our nation? Join us with your thoughts by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Down-Ballot Races in Virginia | License Plate Scanners
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

With just three months until Virginia's Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General candidates square off, we'll talk with Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Jeff Schapiro about how the races are shaping up. Later, we'll delve into the controversy surrounding license plate scanners.

Today's Guests:

JEFF SCHAPIRO – Is a columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch

LAURA VOZZELLA – Is a reporter covering Virginia pilitics for the Washington Post

CLAIRE GASTAÑAGA – Is the Executive Director of The ACLU of Virginia

ADAM SCHWARTZ – Is a Senior Staff Attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation

DANA SCHRAD – Is the Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police

Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Monday, August 7, 2017

The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) is a 600-mile underground interstate natural gas transmission pipeline. Like the Dakota Access Pipeline, the ACP has come under fire from environmental groups, like the Southern Environmental Law Center, concerned about the pipeline's impacts on Virginia's natural resources. Those who support the pipeline, including Governor Terry McAuliffe and Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, say that its construction will bring more than 8,000 jobs to the Commonwealth. Do you support the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline? Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share your comments.

Today's Guests:

Will Cleveland - is a Senior Attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center

Charmayne Staloff - is an Associate Attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center

Jim Kibler - is the president of Virginia Natural Gas