How To Deal With Trolls

Thursday, January 31, 2018

Are you fighting with someone on Facebook or Twitter? Is there a person (or bot) out there in cyberspace you love to hate? Let's talk about how social media conflicts have changed over the years, and what we can do to navigate 2019.

Today's Guests:

John Rampton - Entrepreneur and Writer
Myles McNutt - Old Dominion University
Emily Sutton - Meteorologist

Restaurants and Retail Closings / School Safety

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

High-profile restaurant and retail closures in the local news show how tough these businesses can be. What are the challenges involved in launching a new eatery or shop? What are the fights, the frustrations... and the magic formula for success? Cathy will talk to experts to find the truth behind the buzz. Then, Dr. Aaron Spence, the superintendent of Virginia Beach's public schools, will discuss his new plan to improve school safety. Call us at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665 and share your stories and opinions.

Today's Guests:

Sydney Meers - Stove
Kimberly Pierceall - The Virginian-Pilot
Dr. Aaron Spence - Virginia Beach Public Schools

Rep. Elaine Luria / Father Desbois / Superbowl Gambling

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Rep. Elaine Luria will tell us about her plans and her challenges as a freshman Congressperson from the 2nd District. We will also talk to Father Patrick Debois about his efforts to remember victims of the Holocuast. Finally, we will take a look at the industry around the NFL and how it's affected by gambling. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

Rep. Elaine Luria - VA-02
Father Patrick Desbois - Catholic Priest
Dr. Stephen Shapiro - Associate Professor, University of South Carolina

Equal Rights Amendment / Pain in America

Monday, January 28, 2019

The effort to pass the Equal Rights Amendment seems to have faltered in the Virginia state government. What is the next step for activists, and how will this affect upcoming elections? After this segment, we will talk to experts about how the opioid crisis has affected access to medications for people who deal with chronic pain. Call us and weigh in at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Marie Albiges - Daily Press
Kati Hornung - VA Ratify ERA
Brianna Ehley and Rachel Roubein - Politico
Howard Goodwin - Old Dominion University

Sen. Warner And The Shutdown

Thursday, January 24, 2018

Sen. Mark Warner joins us to discuss his new bill aimed at preventing shutdowns in the future. Then we will talk to people from the community who are helping furloughed workers get through these difficult times. Call us at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Sen. Mark Warner - Virginia 
Zoe Jones, Areen Syed, and AnnGray Golpira - Local Students/musicians holding fundraiser at Cafe Stella in Ghent
Victoria Sgro - Kahiau's Bakery

Fighting Sea Level Rise

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

In a country that seems increasingly divided, the problem of sea level rise is bringing Hampton Roads leaders together to find bipartisan solutions. But what can ordinary people do to help? Cathy will talk to lawmakers, activists and our listeners to sort this out. Give us a call and share your opinions at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Sen. Lynwood Lewis - Virginia District 6
Delegate Christopher Stolle - Virginia 83rd District
Skip Stiles - Wetlands Watch
Elizabeth Andrews - Virginia Coastal Policy Center

Bobby Scott / The Coal Dust Crisis / FBI

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Rep. Bobby Scott will return to HearSay to talk about his new leadership role in Congress and his plans for the upcoming year. Then, NPR reporter Howard Berkes will discuss a new Frontline special on the dangers of coal mining. Finally, the head of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force in Norfolk will tell us about the Bureau's work fighting hate in our community. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

Rep. Bobby Scott - VA-03
Howard Berkes - NPR
Supervisory Special Agent Shanon Newcomb - FBI

Goodbye, Dick Lamb

Thursday, December 17, 2018

Radio veteran Dick Lamb is retiring, and he will be on the show to say goodbye to guest host Joe Flanagan and friends.  Joe also speaks with Zachary Stauffer, director and producer of the documentary "Who Killed Lieutenant Van Dorn?" Finally, we will find out what's going on in Mal's World. Join us at noon! 

Today's Guest:

Dick Lamb - Radio Personality
Kathy Barnstorff - Public Affairs/Media Relations Specialist
Eric Stevens - Former WCMS Radio Host

Reputation Rehabilitation / Distracted Driving

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

A year after the #MeToo movement got its start, we'll consider what happens to the people accused. Several are trying to rebuild careers with varying levels of success. How do we culturally decide who gets another chance and what that second chance looks like? Then, we will discuss what our community is doing to fight distracted driving in Virginia. Give us a call and share your opinions at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Myles McNutt - Old Dominion University
Nicole Nordan - YWCA of South Hampton Roads
Lachlan McClellan - Norview HS student and filmmaker
Dr. Bryan Porter - Old Dominion University

In The Garden

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Have weeds staged a hostile takeover of your backyard like a team of international criminals breaking into the Nakatomi Plaza in Die Hard? Jim Orband is your John McClane. With his skill and years of training, he's going to help you take out the bad guys and win the day. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Nothing will explode. Promise.

Today's Guests:

Jim Orband - Senior Extension Agent Emeritus