Holiday Classics

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

On the last HearSay show of our programming year, we will talk about our favorite holiday songs, and we want to hear yours.

Today's Guests:
Kevin Kwan - Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Brian Rabinovitz - College Of William & Mary
Dwight Davis - WHRO-FM
Skye Zentz - Songwriter And Music Educator

Sen. Mark Warner / Electoral Count / Newport News Library / Virtual Learning

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Sen. Warner will join the program to discuss cybersecurity, the Electoral College count and COVID-19 relief, and we will talk to a William and Mary Law professor about the transition of power. Cathy Lewis will also talk to the outgoing director of the Newport News Public Library and a local educator.

Today's Guests:
Sen. Mark Warner - Senator From Virginia
Rebecca Green - William And Mary Law School
Sonia Alcántara-Antoine - Newport News Public Library
Brittany Stokes - Brittany's Virtual Learning Center

State Of The Commonwealth / Flooding / Arts In 2020

Monday, December 21, 2020

Old Dominion University has produced its annual State of the Commonwealth report after a truly eventful year. Economist Robert McNab will explain the state of our state. Then, we will discuss flooding and development in Hampton Roads. Finally, we will talk about the challenges artistic institutions faced in 2020. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:
Robert McNab - Old Dominion University
Sam Turken - WHRO
Skip Stiles and Mary-Carson Stiff - Wetlands Watch
Rob Cross - The Virginia Arts Festival

Falling Behind In School?

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Do you feel like your children have lost out on educational opportunities this year? What should we do to solve this problem going forward? Join us at noon with your thoughts.  

Today's Guests:
Dr. Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo - Research Director, Wascon Center for Civic Leadership
Kelly Walker - Virginia Beach Education Association
Brittany Stokes - Brittany's Learning Center

Mental And Physical Health

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

How did people stay healthy, happy and in shape during this challenging year? Where did we succeed, fall short and persevere? Cathy Lewis will talk to a variety of sources on this very personal topic, but we want to hear from you!

Today's Guests:
Tracy Conder - Old Dominion University
Monica Christiansen - Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Catherine Hanigan - Watermark Psychological Services
Patricia And Bill Richard - Virginia Beach Residents

COVID-19 Restrictions / Governor's Race

Monday, December 14, 2020

On Thursday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced new COVID-19 restrictions. But this time, he preceded them by showing a video of a nurse working in the COVID wing of a hospital in Southwest Virginia. We’ll talk to the researchers behind a study that found the more empathetic people are, the more likely they are to keep their distance and use face masks to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Then, we will discuss the issues driving Virginia's gubernatorial race in 2021. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:
Michael Bang Petersen - Professor of Political Science, Aarhus University
Dr. Nancy Welch - District Director, Chesapeake Health District
Laura Vozzella - The Washington Post
Leslie A. Caughell - Virginia Wesleyan University

Conspiracy Theories & Misinformation / Vaccines

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Do you have friends or family spreading conspiracy theories or misinformation? What are those conversations like? We'll discuss the topic with professors and reporters. Then, we will talk about the upcoming vaccines. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM with your thoughts and experiences. 

Today's Guests:
Jaime Settle - Wakefield Term Distinguished Associate Professor of Government, The College Of William And Mary
Robert Zullo - Editor, Virginia Mercury
Ernest Grant - American Nurses Association
Christy Gray - Virginia Department Of Health

Offshore Wind / Bus Rapid Transit / School Reopening Plans

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

We'll discuss why Hampton Roads could be the perfect location for offshore wind development and training. Then, we'll explore the possibility of expanding bus rapid transit in our region. And finally, we'll discuss reopening plans for cities in Hampton Roads.

Today's Guests:
Doug Smith - President & CEO, Hampton Roads Alliance
Chris Gullickson - Director of Economic Development, Port of Virginia
Samantha Sink - Director of Transit Development, HRT

Colonial Williamsburg / REV Initiative / Redistricting Commission

Monday, December 7, 2020

We will discuss the Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative, which is providing scholarships to students whose jobs have been affected by the pandemic, with the president of Tidewater Community College. Then, we'll talk to Brian Cannon of FairMapsVA about the application requirements to become a member of Virginia's bipartisan redistricting commission. But first, we'll talk to businesswoman and former GOP-presidential candidate Carly Fiorina about her role as the new chair of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Board of Trustees. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:
Carly Fiorina - Businesswoman, Chair of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Board of Trustees
Marcia Conston - President of Tidewater Community College
Brian Cannon - Executive Director, FairMapsVA

COVID-19 Etiquette

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Cathy Lewis and experts will talk about how COVID has changed the way we treat each other in our families, at our jobs, in our neighborhoods and online. Call us at noon and join the discussion.

Today's Guests:
Jefferson Graham - USA Today
Elizabeth Change - The Washington Post
Cassie Walker and Cathy Baker - Flour Child Bakery
Rachel Kahn Bevins - Mask-Friendly Businesses In The 757