American Graduate: Hampton

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

As part of the American Graduate initiative, Cathy Lewis will discuss the Academies of Hampton and the ACT certified work ready initiative. Finally, we will find out what's happening in Mal's World.

Today's Guests:

Veronica Hurd, James Harris, Tiffany Hardy, and Kenneth "Randy" Seals - Academies of Hampton
Charles Rigney - City of Hampton

Attorney General Mark Herring / Vietnamese Boat People

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Attorney General Mark Herring will talk about the push to decriminalize marijuana in our Commonwealth. We'll hear from a representative of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. Then Cathy Lewis will talk to the founder of the Vietnamese Boat People, an organization devoted to preserving the story of people who arrived in this country after the Vietnam war. Finally, Sen. Kaine will talk to us about developments in foreign policy concerning Iran.

Today's Guests:

Sen. Tim Kaine - Senator from Virginia
Mark Herring - Attorney General of Virginia
Dana Schrad - Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Tracey Nguyen Mang - Vietnamese Boat People

Scandals / Redistricting / Tension with Iran

Monday, June 24, 2019

On this episode of HearSay, Cathy Lewis will talk about how to tell whether a scandal will be fatal or survivable. Then, we will discuss the effect of redistricting on the November elections. Finally, we'll turn our eyes to the turmoil involving Iran.

Today's Guests:

Dr. Alison Dagnes - Shippensburg University
Brian Cannon - One Virginia 2021
Robert Baer - Author of The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower

After Virginia Tech / Alzheimer's

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Cathy Lewis will discuss the struggle over gun safety that occurred after the shooting at Virginia Tech. Then we will learn about new research on memory and Alzheimer's disease and talk about how to care for those who suffer. Finally, we will find out what's happening in Mal's World.

Today's Guests:
Thomas Kapsidelis - Author of After Virginia Tech
Ned Oliver - Virginia Mercury
Martha McClees - Virginia Beach resident
Gino Colombara - Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Virginia Chapter
Dr. Hamid Okhravi - Sentara

In The Garden (Live Remote)

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Jim Orband, the Plant Ninja, joins Cathy at Virginia Wesleyan University for an hour of gardening tips and other fun.

Today's Guests:

Jim Orband - Senior Extension Agent Emeritus
Stacie McGraw - The Virginia Horticultural Foundation
Dr. Maynard Schaus - Virginia Wesleyan University
Brian O'Neill - Norfolk Botanical Garden

Sen. Warner / Virginia Beach Shooting / An Ecological Disaster

Monday, June 17, 2019

Cathy Lewis will talk to Sen. Mark Warner about national security and the integrity of U.S. elections. Then Alissa Skelton of The Virginian-Pilot will discuss what happened in the weeks before the shooting at the Municipal Center. Finally, we will hear from the author of a chilling new book about the planet's possible future. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:
Sen. Mark Warner - Senator from Virginia
Alissa Skelton - The Virginian-Pilot
David Wallace-Wells - Author of The Uninhabitable Earth
Dr. Jason Chandler - Old Domininion University

Pet Health with Dr. Phyllis Neumann

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins us in the studio Wednesday to tackle your pet health questions as we get ready for this hot summer weather. Then we will find out what's happening in Mal's World.

Today's Guest:
Dr. Phyllis Neumann - VCA Todds Lane Animal Hospital

Primary Day / Healthcare

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The primary elections have arrived in Virginia, and we will unpack the races. Then, recent changes in healthcare policy have affected people across the Commonwealth. Cathy Lewis will discuss these developments with a variety of experts. Join us, and be part of the conversation.

Today's Guests:
Dr. Quentin Kidd - Christopher Newport University
Dan Diamond - Politico
Robert Campbell - Huntington's Disease Society of America Southeast VA Chapter
Katie O'Connor - Virginia Mercury

National Popular Vote / Search for Answers

Monday, June 10, 2019

Cathy Lewis will talk to a FiveThirtyEight analyst about a movement to bypass the Electoral College. Then, we will discuss how a family which lost a loved one in the Virginia Beach shooting is now looking for answers. Finally, we will talk about healing. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:
Nathaniel Rakich - FiveThirtyEight
Kevin Martingayle - Bischoff Martingayle
Dr. Lynsey Miron - The META Clinic

Gun Politics

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

We will wrap up our week-long discussion and try to chart the way ahead with Gov. Northam, Sen. Tim Kaine, and Dr. Ron Carlee at Old Dominion University.

Today's Guests:
Gov. Ralph Northam - Governor of Virginia
Sen. Tim Kaine - Senator from Virginia
Dr. Ron Carlee - ODU