Artificial Intelligence / Fake News in 2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Cathy Lewis will talk to Amy Webb about the disturbing new world of artificial intelligence. Then we will discuss how hoaxes and fake news might impact the coming election. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. 

Today's Guests:
Amy Webb - Author of The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity
Alex Kasprak - Snopes
Alexandra Levine - Politico

Minimum Wage / Payday Lending / St. Irene's

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

We will talk to Dave Ress from the Daily Press about efforts to change minimum wage laws. Then, do we need tougher regulations for payday lenders? We'll discuss the issue with people involved in the controversy, including Virginia's attorney general. Finally, we'll hear about St. Irene's, a new play at Zeiders American Dream Theater. Join us and share your thoughts.

Today's Guests:
Dave Ress - the Daily Press
Mark Herring - Attorney General of Virginia
Loretta Eaton and Kim Griffin - Virginia Organizing
Manoli Kouremetis and Bart Kuebler - St. Irene's

The Fight for Local Journalism / Gun Safety

Monday, January 27, 2020

We will discuss the state of local journalism here and across the country. Then we will talk about the debate over gun policy with the husband of Kate Nixon, who lost her life in the Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting.

Today's Guests:
Brock Vergakis - Tidewater Media Guild
Rick Edmonds - Poynter
Jason Nixon - Husband of Kate Nixon
Kevin Martingayle - Attorney

Pet Health

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Join HearSay for Pet Health with Dr. Phyllis Neumann. You can email us your questions, post them on our Facebook page or call us at 757-440-2665. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. 

Today's Guests:
Dr. Phyllis Neumann - VCA Todds Lane Animal Hospital
Jim Redick and Jessica Guckert - City of Norfolk
Craig Grossi - Craig and Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other

Evictions in Virginia / Attorney General Herring / Where We Disappear

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The governor announced plans to deal with the high rate of evictions in the Commonwealth. We will discuss the issue with a representative from the Virginia Poverty Law Center. Then Attorney General Mark Herring will join the program to discuss his efforts to fight hate crimes. Finally, a Norfolk native will talk about his new film. Call us during the program at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Today's Guests:

Christie Marra - Virginia Poverty Law Center
Mark Herring - Attorney General of Virginia
Meredith Weisel - Anti-Defamation League
Simon Fink - Where We Disappear

Peter Bergen / Healthcare and Politics / Hospice House / Bennett Wales & the Relief (Pre-Recorded)

Monday, January 13, 2020

Cathy will talk to journalist Peter Bergen about his book, Trump and His Generals: The Cost of Chaos. We will also hear about a new plan for hospice care in Virginia Beach and discuss how healthcare will impact the 2020 election. Finally, HearSay producer Jonah Grinkewitz will interview Bennett Wales about his song, "Hey Otto." Please join the program by tuning in to 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

Peter Bergen - Trump and His Generals: The Cost of Chaos
J. Benjamin Unkle - Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
Dan Diamond - Politico
Bennett Wales - Bennett Wales & the Relief

Chief Gallagher and the SEAL Community / Mayor Bobby Dyer / Urban League

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

New York Times reporter David Philipps will join us to discuss his coverage of Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher's trial and what it means for the special warfare community. Then, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer will talk about his call for a special city counsel session to discuss making the city a second amendment sanctuary. Robert Zullo of Virginia Mercury will help us unpack state issues, and Gil Bland of the Urban League of Hampton Roads will discuss his organization's plans to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Join us and share your thoughts.

Today's Guests:
David Philipps - The New York Times
Mayor Bobby Dyer - Virginia Beach
Robert Zullo - Virginia Mercury
Gil Bland - Urban League of Hampton Roads

Iran / News Deserts / State of the Commonwealth

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Cathy Lewis will talk to experts about the ongoing crisis concerning Iran. In addition, UNC professor Penelope Abernathy will discuss the collapse of local journalism in areas across the country. Finally, we will hear from Dr. Robert McNab about the Dragas Center's annual State of the Commonwealth Report. Call us during the program at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Today's Guests:
Andria Moore - Journalist
Dr. Thomas Nichols - US Naval War College
Dr. Robert McNab - Old Dominion University
Penelope Abernathy - University of North Carolina

In the Garden (Pre-Recorded)

Monday, January 6, 2020

In this, the final episode of "In The Garden," the alien craft arrives to bring Jim Orband back to his home among the stars. "I'll be right here," he says, touching a producer on the forehead with his glowing finger. There is a roar and a flash of light. He's still out there somewhere. Probably on the Peninsula. Please join the program by tuning in to 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:
Jim Orband - Senior Extension Agent Emeritus
Katie Cullipher - Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Christopher Epes and Cynthia Wyskiewicz - Extension Agents
Tony and Christy Orband - Jim Orband's children