Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Though their role here in America is sometimes less pronounced that in other international cultures, grandparents play an important role in defining the values and moral structure of a family and their communities. For powerful evidence of the power of the elder generation, we turn our attention to the grave socioeconomic issues facing the nation of South Africa. An unyielding population of grandmothers are uniting and standing firm against the tide of poverty and HIV/Aids that is decimating their families and country. On today's HearSay we'll explore the deeply personal story of these unstoppable women and the organization, Grandmothers Against Poverty and AIDS (GAPA), that is working to educate and empower them further.

Virginia's lieutenant governor candidates will debate at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Old Dominion University's Diehn Center for the Performing Arts. In partnership with ODU, we bring you a special rebroadcast of the debate. The event features Republican candidate E.W. Jackson and Democratic candidate Ralph S. Northam. "Since our first lieutenant governor debate in 2001, this will be the fourth time that candidates seeking Virginia's No. 2 political job have appeared in a debate organized by a committee of the Young Lawyers Division of The Virginia Bar Association," said Travis G. Hill, chair of the Young Lawyers Division. The VBA Young Lawyers Division is presenting this debate, the season's second, with the Student Government Association at ODU. Moderating the event will be Julian Walker, state government reporter for The Virginian-Pilot. Quentin Kidd, a political science professor at Christopher Newport University, will pose questions to the candidates.

As Hampton Roads begins a new fiscal year, we'll take the opportunity to examine the previous year's triumphs and shortfalls with Old Dominion University economics professor and former university president, Dr. James Koch. He joins us to share his findings in the 14th Annual State of the Region Report. We'll review the report's most significant findings and explore their implications for the region.

Recent developments in Syria have drawn new attention to America's role in the international community, particularly in the Middle East. Today on HearSay we're joined by Afghan Ambassador to the United States for a look at America's role in shaping the country's future as U.S. troops complete their train-and-assist role as full Afghan control is established by the end of 2014. Later in the show we'll consider the ambitious timetable for collection and destruction of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal and explore the continuing conflict and its potential for a disastrous outcome.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll discuss the fast approaching deadline to avert a federal shutdown. 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.

A horrifying trend of violence against women is developing in countries such as India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Columbia. Assailants have found a cheap and quick way of alomst completely destroying a woman's life and identity -- acid. A local organization, Physicians for Peace, is working to change the lives of the victims of these brutal attacks. Today we're joined by a doctor on the front line of that fight.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news stories that have you talking. Today we discuss a looming hike in the cost of flood insurance premiums. Join us live on the broadcast at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share your questions and comments. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

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: The Facebook Cookbook The days of swapping recipes on notecards and inheriting family cookbooks have taken giant leaps into the online world. Beyond food blogging, we're now sharing recipes through social media posts and letting our friends into our kitchens, even revealing secrets to family dishes. On this edition of HearSay's Delicious Dish, we'll explore this new way of sharing the joys of food with one another. We'll also preview WHRO's new food blog, "Let's Eat!" Segment C: Fair Foods The Virginia State Fair is getting back to its roots - literally! The annual event is putting more of a focus on agriculture this year as it's in its new digs in Doswell, Virginia. We'll have a preview of what the 150-year-old fair will feature when it comes to farm fresh foods and

Today we continue our series of conversations aimed at bringing our listeners up close and personal with our region's movers, shakers, and innovators. We're joined today by two specialists in the field of higher education for conversations about the state of Virginia's black colleges and universities and the importance of providing students within underserviced communities the tools to prepare for the college admission process.

It's time to take a break from talking to your plants and spend an hour chatting with our favorite gardener, Jim Orband! Jim stops by to answer all your toughest gardening questions and provide some tips about the best ways to keep your late summer garden producing. We'll also discuss how to ensure a bumper crop of pumpkins and other squash this fall.

For many, the mention of "pirates" conjures images of a swaggering Johnny Depp or an eye-patched buccaneer, but current day pirates are anything but. On today's HearSay we'll examine the modern face of piracy and how the coastal waters of Somalia still prove dangerous for international shippers due to local pirate activity. We'll also travel back to a time when dangerous pirates roamed the waters of coastal Virginia and threatened the Commonwealth's development and prosperity.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news stories that have you talking. This week we'll look to the potential growth of our region and what lies in store for its continually developing infrastructure. Join us live on the broadcast at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share your questions and comments. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

If you or a loved one is transitioning into a new chapter of life, one that necessitates downsizing, an estate sale might be in your future. Though an estate sale can simplify these transitions, they can also bring unexpected challenges. Whether you're lacking room to display your newly inherited antiques, liquidating assets as part of a divorce settlement, or simply moving across country for a new job, tune in for an insider's look at the "do's and don'ts" of estates sales.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins Cathy in the studio as we examine the latest animal headlines and tackle your troubling pet problems. Send your questions in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news stories that have you talking. This week we discuss the escalating dispute over the use of chemical weapons on his own people by Syrian leader, Bashar Assad and what role American forces should play in an intervention. Join us live on the broadcast at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share your questions and comments. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Segment A: Life in Hampton Roads 2013 Each year, Old Dominion University's Social Science Research Center conducts a "Life in Hampton Roads" survey. This year marks the fourth edition of the telephone survey designed to gauge the "mood" of our region. We'll speak with the creators of the survey and see how Hampton Roads residents feel about diverse issues and topics including transportation and traffic, local and state government, education, health, emergency preparedness, the economy and crime.Segement B: New Leadership at Longwood In the second half of today's broadcast we're joined by newly named Longoowd University president, W. Taylor Reveley IV. We'll discuss his plans for Longwood University and the roll insitutions of higher education play in our Commonwealth's economic health.

Human trafficking is a multibillion-dollar industry that spans the globe and provides a ready source of income for organized crime groups and terrorist organizations. On today's HearSay we examine the modern face of human slavery, and explore its many faces both at home and abroad. Tune in for information about free admission to Wednesday's screening of the human trafficking documentary "Not My Life" at NARO Cinema.

Today we bring you the next installment in our series of conversations aimed at bringing our listeners up close and personal with our region's movers, shakers, and innovators. We're joined by the presidents of two of our region's institutions of higher learning.

Virginia is just 38th among the states when it comes to the production of craft beer, but last year's 36% growth is proof that there is a growing thirst for Virginia brew. The economic benefits of Virginia brewing are nothing to scoff at either. The industry provides over 50,000 jobs to workers in all corners of the Commonwealth and generates $1.3 billion dollars in tax revenue. We'll talk today with the owners and brew masters of five local breweries about how they got their starts and where the trend of craft brewing in Hampton Roads and Virginia is headed.

There was a time when retirement was seen as the end of a successful career and the start of a new chapter in life filled with travel, leisure and personal discovery. But now tens of millions of baby boomers are leaving retirement behind and setting out to make their mark, or a little extra cash, by starting an "encore career." Today HearSay host Cathy Lewis is joined by former New York Times career columnist, Marcia Alboher, and two local ex-retirees to discuss the challenge and rewards facing older Americans as they reenter the job market.