Sen. Tim Kaine / Rumors of War / Underground Railroad

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Cathy Lewis will talk to Senator Tim Kaine about the state of military housing in Virginia, his proposal to raise the age for tobacco consumption, and the ongoing impeachment process. Then, we will discuss a new sculpture in Richmond. Finally, a discovery in Norfolk might shed light on the Underground Railroad in Hampton Roads. Call us during the program at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Today's Guest:

Sen. Tim Kaine - Senator from Virginia
Valerie Cassel Oliver - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Saleen Martin and Cleo-Symone Scott - The Virginian-Pilot
Fr. Jim Curran - Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Rep. Bobby Scott / Space Force / Ask a Trans Person

Monday, December 16, 2019

The House of Representatives passed a bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs by allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies. We will discuss the issue with Rep. Bobby Scott. Then, Washington Post reporter Paul Sonne will tell us about the new defense authorization bill which will create the sixth branch of the US military, the Space Force. Finally, Equality Virginia’s “Ask a Trans Person” panel series will conclude in Hampton this week. Please join the program by tuning in to 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

Rep. Bobby Scott - VA-3
Paul Sonne - The Washington Post
Thalia Hernandez - Equality Virginia

American Graduate: Women in Crisis

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

As part of our American Graduate series, Cathy Lewis will talk to experts about efforts to aid and teach women who are escaping domestic abuse, human trafficking and other dangers. Join us and share your questions by phone or on our Facebook page.

Today's Guests:

Christina Brooks - Hampton Roads Workforce Council
Barbara Washer - Virginia Ship Repair Association
Anaiz Kendrix - Samaritan House
Kathleen A. Banfield - United Way of South Hampton Roads
Kelli Gilliam - Welder

Impeachment / Branding Hampton Roads

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Cathy Lewis will talk to national security expert Bradley Moss. Then, we will discuss the effort to brand Hampton Roads. Call us during the program at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Today's Guests:

Bradley Moss - Mark Zaid, PC
John Martin - SIR

Attorney General Mark Herring / Second Amendment Sanctuaries

Monday, December 9, 2019

More than two dozen communities across Virginia have made some kind of declaration that they will oppose new gun control laws. We will start the conversation on this subject with Attorney General Mark Herring. Then we will talk to journalists and other experts about the deeper implications. Please join the program by tuning in to 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

Mark Herring - Attorney General for Virginia
Katherine Hafner, Lee Tolliver, and Gordon Rago - The Virginian-Pilot
Richard C. Schragger - University of Virginia School of Law

Gender and Safety / ODU Coach Bobby Wilder Resignation

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Today we'll explore the issue of feeling unsafe while alone in public, and how we can all be more mindful of each other. Have you ever felt unsafe while walking alone at night? What other daily occurences cause you to feel uneasy or uncomfortable? Do you believe your gender plays a role in your sense of safety? And finally, we will look back on the legacy of ODU's first and only head football coach Bobby Wilder after his resignation. Call us at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 with your favorite ODU football memories and share your thoughts on the future of the program.

Today's Guests:

Janine Latus - Award-winning jounalist
Harry Minium - Senior Executive Writer and Communications Specialist at Old Dominion University

Nancy Guy / Life Expectancy / Climate Change

Monday, December 2, 2019

Nancy Guy holds a narrow lead over incumbent delegate Chris Stolle for the 83rd District seat in the House of Delegates. We'll talk to her about the upcoming recount to certify the results and her policy priorities for the Commonwealth. Then, a researcher from Virginia Commonwealth University has written a fascinating and disturbing study that shows US life expectancy dropping. Finally, the UN has issued a "bleak" report on climate change. What can be done? Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM for an important, sobering episode of HearSay.

Today's Guests:

Nancy Guy - Candidate for the House of Delegates (83rd District)
Dr. Steven Woolf - Virginia Commonwealth University
Somini Sengupta - The New York Times
Skip Stiles - Wetlands Watch