In the Garden

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Like swallows to Capistrano, Jim Orband will return in glory and majesty. He will answer your toughest gardening questions, and we will listen to Earth, Wind & Fire. You can always get your questions in to the show early by emailing, tweeting, or calling us at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

Today's Guests:
Jim Orband - Senior Extension Agent Emeritus

The Price of Health

Monday, September 16, 2019

Del. Lee Carter has called for a cap on insulin prices. Cathy Lewis will discuss the cost of that life-saving medicine with him, and we will hear from a woman who has been impacted by this issue personally. Then we will discuss efforts by the UVA Health System to collect medical debts from patients. A Washington Post article reported that it has sued thousands of people, seized bank accounts, put liens on property, and forced people into bankruptcy. Later in the program, we will hear about a local man who is HIV-positive and recently donated a kidney to a recipient with HIV as part of a clinical trial.

Today's Guests:
Del. Lee Carter - District 50
Nicole Smith-Holt - Activist
Jay Hancock - Kaiser Health News
Karl Neumann - Sentara

Sen. Tim Kaine / Military Cuts / Trusted Healers

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Cathy Lewis will talk to Sen. Tim Kaine and Craig Quigley about cuts to military programs in Hampton Roads. We will also learn more about a book with a blueprint to transform healthcare in America. Finally, we'll find out what's happening in Mal's World.

Today's Guests:
Sen. Tim Kaine - Senator from Virginia
Craig Quigley - Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance
Dan Pelino - Author of Trusted Healers: Dr. Paul Grundy and the Global Healthcare Crusade
Bud Ramey - Contributor to Trusted Healers

Is Age Just a Number? / American Dreamer

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

We'll hear from a Politico writer, a professor of public health, and a workforce expert about our aging population. Then Cathy will talk to the director of a new crime thriller filmed in Norfolk. Join our conversation at noon.

Today's Guests:
Timothy Noah - Politico
Dr. S. Jay Olshansky - University of Illinois at Chicago
Michael Godwin - Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management
Derrick Borte - Writer and director of American Dreamer

NOAA / Dorian Aftermath / Election Season

Monday, September 9, 2019

Is information about the weather becoming politicized? Cathy Lewis will discuss that issue and then get the update about the operation to clean up after Hurricane Dorian in Ocracoke Island. Finally, Dr. Quentin Kidd will give us his insight on the 2019 general elections in Virginia.

Today's Guests:
Dr. Gretchen Goldman - The Union of Concerned Scientists
Connie Leinbach - The Ocracoke Observer
Dr. Quentin Kidd - Christopher Newport University

Race and the Police / A Tasty Opportunity

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

How does your race affect your treatment by police? Cathy Lewis will deal with this compelling and thorny question. Then, a new program will come to Norfolk public schools to help students launch careers in the restaurant industry. Finally, we'll find out what's happening in Mal's World.

Today's Guests:

Richard Myers - Former Chief of the Newport News Police Department
Princess Blanding - Sister of a man killed in a police shooting
Bobby Kipper - National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence
Hu Odom - Local restaurateur

Meatless Meat / Mercy Chefs

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Plant-based meat products are undergoing a renaissance, with new brands like Impossible and Beyond attempting to mimic the taste and texture of animal meat. Cathy Lewis will talk to a reporter from The Washington Post about the industry's growth, and what cattle ranchers are doing in response. Then, we will talk to the executive director of the Plant Based Food Association about the benefits of the meatless products, and local doctor Ryan Light will let us know if the veggie options are a healthy choice. Later, Gary LeBlanc will return to the show to talk about Mercy Chefs. After that, Dave Tolleris from WxRisk will tell us what to expect from Hurricane Dorian. Join our conversation at noon.

Today's Guests:

Laura Reiley - The Washington Post 
Michele Simon - Plant Based Foods Association
Dr. Ryan Light - Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group
Gary LeBlanc - Mercy Chefs
Dave Tolleris - WXRISK