Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Over the past half decade, William & Mary's Puller Clinic has worked to train the college's students in the practice of law while providing assistance to Virginia's growing population of veterans. U.S. Senator Mark Warner, as well as members of the clinic, join us live to discuss the vital importance of assisting the Commonwealth's veterans in claiming their owed, and much needed, benefits. We will also be joined by Sal A. Giunta, the first living American to earn the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War and author of the book, "Living with Honor." He joins us in advance of his Thursday, November 14, appearance at Old Dominion University as part of their President's Lecture Series.

Equal parts artist and biblical scholar, author Benjamin Morse, brings new life to "the oldest bedtime story ever" as he creates a unique new visualization and retelling of the Bible's Old Testament. Today he joins Cathy Lewis for a conversation about his experiences transforming these familiar, and not so familiar, stories into a striking work of art.

All across Virginia voters are headed to the polls, casting their ballots for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Join us on the 5th for a mid-election day update from the Richmond Times-Dispatch as well as a campaign retrospective, where we'll consider the impact and effectiveness of negative political advertising. The following day we'll bring you in-depth coverage and analysis of the election results, including excerpts from a special Old Dominion University panel featuring political scientists, media correspondents and political observers. We'll be taking your calls both days, inviting you to share your experiences at the polls and your thoughts on the results of the election at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

All across Virginia voters are headed to the polls, casting their ballots for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Join us on the 5th for a mid-election day update from the Richmond Times-Dispatch as well as a campaign retrospective, where we'll consider the impact and effectiveness of negative political advertising. The following day we'll bring you in-depth coverage and analysis of the election results, including excerpts from a special Old Dominion University panel featuring political scientists, media correspondents and political observers. We'll be taking your calls both days, inviting you to share your experiences at the polls and your thoughts on the results of the election at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Sitting in your car at lunch? Tune in Monday on HearSay for some serious transportation talk. We're getting your take on the latest headlines on this hot button issue here in Hampton Roads. Today we'll focus on a recent Virginia Supreme Court decision which unanimously overturned a locally organized legal challenge to proposed tolls at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels. Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org, post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis, or send us a Tweet at www.twitter.com/HearSayWHRV. You can also call in live with your questions during the broadcast at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240

It's the time of the year when animals are fattening up in preparation for a long winter's hibernation, whereas your pets are a little soft in the middle because they eat almost as much bacon as you do. Join us during pet obesity month as we discuss how to keep those pudgy pets healthy with HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann.

Segment A: Flavor Profiles First up in our monthly cooking program HearSay host Cathy Lewis talks with our favorite foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton and gets the latest dish on new cookbooks, local restaurants and eateries with our popular "Flavor Profiles" segment. Segment B: Bizarre Foods: A Matter of Taste What's the one food you never thought you would ever try? On this Halloween Eve, HearSay host Cathy Lewis asks the question and talks with one local chef who's been cooking up some bizarre dishes that in some parts of the world are commonplace on the dinner plate. From rattlesnake soup to fried scorpion, share your experiences and your surprises with us! Segment C: Kitchen Tricks for Halloween Treats While you might be a whiz in the kitchen for dinner other times of the year, are you frightened that you might foul-up the spooky spirit of cooking for that Halloween party? Fear no more! We'll talk with local chocolatiers and pastry chefs to find out some savory recipes for devilish desserts and other fri

Here in Hampton Roads, climate change and rising sea levels continue to be pressing concerns for our coastal community. Today, host Cathy Lewis is joined by retired Rear Admiral David W. Titley, who will be speaking at the ODU-hosted 2013 Access EU Sea Level Rise Conference. We'll consider the lessons he's learned from his time as director of the Navy's Task Force on Climate Change and how those best practices can be applied here in hampton Roads.

Segment A: Third Party Candidate Conversations: LIVE! Join us for our final series of installments from this election year's Candidate Conversation Series, where we'll be broadcasting live and taking your calls. Today, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the Libertarian candidate for Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We'll leave the bright lights, glaring opposition, and aggressive campaign advertising behind and foster a candid discussion in which the candidates can share their thoughts on tough issues and their goals for the Commonwealth. Segment B: LGBT Headlines In this half-hour, we delve into some of the headlines that involve the LGBT community both locally and internationally with a panel of guests. HearSay host Cathy Lewis explores the controversy around Russia's recent anti-gay laws and the protests over the Miss Universe Pageant in Moscow. We'll also talk with a local project centered on documenting LGBT history in Hampton Roads, plus the latest from Equality Virginia and its executive directo

On this month's installment of "In the Garden with Jim Orband," we'll be discussing the challenges and rewards of fall gardening with our resident gardening guru. We're sharing the secrets of a fruitful fall vegetable garden and clueing you in about what plants fare best in these mild autumn months.

What does the future hold for our region? It's a polarizing question--one that shapes elections and divides public opinion. Dan Bell, President of a local think tank dedicated to just that question, joins us to wax regional on the big opportunities and issues that stand before Hampton Roads. We'll also discuss their efforts to spearhead a new custom regional "Hampton Roads" license plate.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll turn our attention to lingering impact of the October 1-17 shutdown of the United Sates Federal Government. We want to hear your personal account of the shutdown's impact at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Join us for our final series of installments from this election year's Candidate Conversation Series, where we'll be broadcasting live and taking your calls. Today, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. We'll leave the bright lights, glaring opposition, and aggressive campaign advertising behind and foster a candid discussion in which the candidates can share their thoughts on tough issues and their goals for the Commonwealth.

In October of 2000, while docked and refueling in Yemen, Al-Qaeda suicide bombers attacked the United States Navy destroyer USS Cole. The crippling explosion killed 17 sailors and injured 39 others. The USS Cole's commanding officer at the time, CDR Kirk S. Lippold will join Cathy to discuss his book which recounts the harrowing experiences in the aftermath of the terrorist bombing.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll turn our attention to our country's role in the international community as we examine how our reputation on the global stage influences U.S. foreign policy. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

There is a local community that is dedicated to the process of learning and experimentation that paves the way to innovation and discovery. They've been dubbed "makers," and they're part of a global community of dreamers and big thinkers who are equal parts entrepreneur and mad scientist. Members of our own local maker community join HearSay host Cathy Lewis today for a sneak peek at this weekend's Mini Maker Faire here in Norfolk where you can expect to find rockets and robots, DIY science and technology, urban farming and sustainability, alternative energy, bicycles, unique hand-made crafts, and educational workshops and installations.

In his career defining book, Far From the Tree, Andrew Solomon writes about families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, and other severe disabilities. While each of these characteristics is potentially isolating, the experience of difference within families is universal, and Solomon join us today on HearSay to share the stories of love and triumph that he documents in every chapter. Later in the show we speak with Dr. L.D. Britt, the first African-American to achieve the position of professor of surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia, about his ongoing commitment to fostering future generations of minority doctors.

If anyone has grasp for the great social problems that face America, it's David Kirp. He has dedicated his career to tackling developmental roadblocks such as HIV/AIDS, gender discrimination, and healthcare access. In his new book, "Improbable Scholars: The Rebirth of a Great American School System and a Strategy for America's Schools," Kirp chronicles how one poor urban school district continues to defy expectations by graduating students to college at an almost unprecedented rate. He joins HearSay host Cathy Lewis in advance of his October 23rd Darden Lecture in Education at Old Dominion University for a look at the future of America's ailing public school system.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll discuss the local impact of the ongoing shutdown of the U.S. federal government. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

In his hit TLC show, "Say YES to the Dress," Randy Fenoli unites wayward brides with the wedding dress of their dreams. His guiding tenets in that ongoing quest are to "educate, elevate, and empower" women, allowing them to realize their own personal beauty. Randy joins us on HearSay today for an exploration of the complex, and often dysfunctional, relationship that modern women have with their bodies.