Connecting With The Elderly / University Life

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

A CEO and a resident at a retirement community will discuss the new tools available to help people connect with their older relatives. Then, we will explore how life at Virginia universities has changed.

Today's Guests:
Ben Unkle and Emily Filer - Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
Kristoff Strachen - Hampton University
Carolyn Rutledge and Tina Gustin - School of Nursing at Old Dominion University

Rep. Bobby Scott / Coronavirus Impacts

Monday, March 30, 2020

Rep. Bobby Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, will talk about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect employment in our area and across the country. Then we will discuss personal impacts of the disease.

Today's Guests:
Rep. Bobby Scott - VA-3
Veronica Weymouth - Weymouth Funeral Home and Crematory
Mandy Collier - York County resident
Jim Redick - City of Norfolk

Events and Ceremonies

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The pandemic is disrupting more than our jobs and our education; it's disrupting the events that define our lives. Cathy will talk about postponed weddings, concerts, graduations and funerals with experts. Please call us at 757-440-2665 and join this important conversation.

Today's Guests:

Jessica Aiken - Wedding Company of Williamsburg
Skye Zentz - Artist, educator
Bennett Wales - Musician
Carrie Shackelford O'Brien - Local woman
Kim Wadsworth - Stylist and Makeup Artist

School at Home / Suffolk Mayor

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

As we hunker down in our homes during the pandemic, our children are learning remotely... and we're facing the challenge of keeping them on track. Cathy will discuss this issue with experts. Then, Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson will talk to us about her city's challenges and opportunities as Amazon prepares to develop new facilities in Hampton Roads.

Today's Guests:

Dr. Kipp Rogers - Virginia Beach Public Schools
Lindsey Horner - WHRO
Linda Johnson - City of Suffolk

Sen. Tim Kaine / Coronavirus Economic Impacts / Homelessness / Travel Emergency

Monday, March 23, 2020

Sen. Kaine will join the program to talk about the most pressing issues around this crisis. Then, ODU's Dr. Robert McNab will unpack the economic impacts to local businesses. Thaler McCormick of ForKids, Inc. will discuss how homeless families and those at risk of homelessness are facing the pandemic in Hampton Roads. Finally, we'll talk to a local businessman who is trapped in Morocco.

Today's Guests:

Sen. Tim Kaine - Senator from Virginia
Dr. Robert McNab - Old Dominion University
Thaler McCormick - ForKids, Inc.
Omar Boukhriss - Owner of Omar's Carriage House

Pet Health

Wednesday, March 18, 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 Hospita

Gov. Ralph Northam / Health Policy and Social Distancing / Business Impacts

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

We will hear from Gov. Northam about the state of emergency in Virginia. Then, we will talk to Rep. Elaine Luria. Politico's Dan Diamond will discuss healthcare and the practice of social distancing. Finally, a local restaurant manager will talk to us about how the pandemic has affected area workers.

Today's Guests:

Gov. Ralph Northam - Governor of Virginia
Rep. Elaine Luria - VA-2
Dan Diamond - Politico
Jack Saladino - The Taphouse Grill

Sen. Mark Warner / Coronavirus in Virginia

Monday, March 16, 2020

Sen. Warner will join the program to talk about the issues of the day. Then, Cathy will discuss how the coronavirus pandemic impacts are felt across the state and here in Hampton Roads.

Today's Guests:

Sen. Mark Warner - Senator from Virginia
Rep. Elaine Luria - VA-2
Dr. Aaron Spence - Virginia Beach Public Schools
Sam Turken - WHRO

Election Forecast / Mike D'Orso

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Prior to Super Tuesday, Cathy caught up with Democratic political strategist David "Mudcat" Saunders and election forecaster Charles "Chaz" Nuttycombe. Yes, those are real names. They talked about the presidential election and politics in Virginia. Cathy also spoke with former Virginian-Pilot reporter and author Mike D'Orso about the changing journalistic landscape. 

Today's Guests:
David "Mudcat" Saunders - Democratic Political Strategist & Author
Charles "Chaz" Nuttycombe - Election forecaster at CNalysis
Mike D'Orso - Author

Coronavirus / General Assembly Session Update / State Sen. Jen Kiggans

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

We will talk about the latest news involving the coronavirus outbreak. Then, state Senator Jen Kiggans (R) joins to discuss issues in the 7th district. Finally we'll get an update from Virginian-Pilot reporter Marie Albiges on what's happened so far in the 2020 General Assembly session. Join us at noon oon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:
Jim Redick - City of Norfolk
Sen. Jen Kiggans - State Senate 7th District
Marie Albiges - The Virginian-Pilot