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 

Gun Rights Rally Wrap-Up / The Future of MacArthur Mall

Monday, March 9, 2020

Cathy recently spoke with Virginia Public Radio reporter Mallory Noe-Payne about the gun rights rally in Richmond this past January. She shared what she saw in her coverage of the event. Cathy also spoke with former FBI agent Mike German about his experience dealing with national security issues. And finally, Cathy explored the future of MacArthur mall with Norfolk Economic Development Director Jared Chalk and Virginian-Pilot reporter Kimberly Pierceall. 

Today's Guests:

Mallory Noe-Payne - Virginia Public Radio
Michael German - Fellow with the Brennan Center for Justice's Liberty & National Security Program
Jared Chalk - Interim Economic Development Director for City of Norfolk
Kimberly Pierceall - The Virginian-Pilot

Super Tuesday Results

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Super Tuesday has come and gone, and former Vice President Joe Biden has emerged as the new front runner for the democratic nomination. What is your reaction to the results? How do you think the rest of the race will play out? WHRO Public Media news reporter Sam Turken joins us in the studio to share how things shaped out in Virginia. And Christopher Newport University's Dr. Quentin Kidd is back to provide analysis.

Today's Guests:
Dr. Quentin Kidd - Christopher Newport University
Sam Turken - WHRO Public Media News Reporter