Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Segment A: Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps Dave Isay, StoryCorps' founder and the editor, joins host Cathy Lewis to talk about his latest book that presents a celebration of American mothers. Featuring StoryCorps' most revelatory stories on the subject, the book looks across a diversity of experience to present an entirely original portrait of motherhood. Through conversations between parents and children, husbands and wives, siblings and friends, the life of the American mother unfolds. Segment B: How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm: And Other Adventures in Parenting Author Mei-Ling Hopgood joins us to talk about her latest book. Hopgood, a first-time mom from suburban Michigan, now living in Buenos Aires, was shocked that Argentine parents allow their children to stay up until all hours of the night. Could there really be social and developmental advantages to this custom? Driven by a journalist's curiosity and a new mother's search for answers, Hopgood embarked on a journey to learn how o

People are living longer. Advances in medicine and improved quality of life are extending lifepsans further than ever, but with those extra years come added expenses. The average cost of a year of nursing home care is approaching $50,000 and shows no sign of decreasing. The burden, and the associated cost, of elder care often becomes the responsibility of younger generations, leading to complicated legal and financial situations. Today, HearSay host Cathy Lewis is joined by a panel of experts on the intricacies of senior care to provide a concise strategy for meeting the needs of our aging elders.

On today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, we examine the statewide implication of last week's court ruling on the constitutionality of new local tolls. We'll also get details on a startling new discovery from the early days of Jamestown, cannibalism. Our lines are open 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.

Join us for a look at a recent court decision on the constitutionality of new tolls in the Hampton Roads region and a conversation with area Mayors on the ruling. Also we bring you excerpts from last night's town hall discussion on the errupting violence stemming from this weekend's "College Beach Week 2013" event.

On today's HearSay we continue our series focusing on the impact of sea level rise on the Hampton Roads region. On this installment we view the issue through a socioeconomic lens as we're joined by members of Old Dominion University's Climate Change & Sea Level Rise Initiative for an examination of how our region's "medically fragile and modest- to low-income" populations are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels.

On today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, we look back at 113th Congress's first four months in session. We'll consider recent legislation generating controversy and 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.

For the past year Hatch has been providing an invaluable resource for local start-ups to receive the mentoring and direction they need to take their big ideas from the drawing board to the board room. Hatch founder Zach Miller joins Cathy Lewis in studio with some of the great minds from this, and previous, year's companies that have participated in the accelerator. We'll continue our ongoing conversation of the essential role innovation plays in our region, especially now that sequestration has taken effect.

Each monthly visit with our favorite veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann is proof again and again how much our listeners love their pets. Apart from joining us this week with your pet health questions, we'd like to hear your stories of a pet that changed your life. Maybe it's the furry friend curled up in your lap right now or a pet you said farewell to years ago but still think about from time to time. Join us with those stories and your pet health questions at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

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 local restaurants and eateries with our popular "Flavor Profiles" segment. Segment B: The Drunken Botanist Last month, we spoke with Amy Stewart, author of the new book, "The Drunken Botanist." On this edition of HearSay, Amy will join us again to pick up where we left off and to offer you the opportunity to get a copy of the book with your support of WHRO during our Pledge Express radio drive. Segment C: The Delicious Sensible Seafood Dish If there's one dish that defines Hampton Roads, it's seafood. Our region's waterways offer up a wide variety of fish, crab, shellfish, and other edibles. Today, as we look towards a month that celebrates this industry, we're joined by some voices in the community that are looking at unique ways to keep the seafood industry thriving through restoration, sustainability, and environmental stewardship e

On today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, we'll examine the previous week's events surrounding the bombing at the Boston Marathon and the ensuing manhunt. 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.

The English language is a living thing, growing and changing with the passage of time and evolving to match the culture of its speakers. On today's HearSay, we'll explore aspects of our language that have fallen out of prominence but might be deserving of a resurgence. Also, Cathy Lewis is joined by the editor of the American Heritage Dictionary for a look at the new words making their way into our lexicon and the more obscure ones that are deserving of a place in your vocabulary.

A new book published by Colonial Williamsburg as part of their "Idea of America" initiative. "The Idea of America: How Values Shaped Our Republic and Hold the Key to Our Future" explores how values have shaped America. The book's co-author joins us on HearSay to explore the development of these values across history and consider how contemporary values are evolving.

If the film of yellow on your car wasn't a big enough clue, spring has sprung. Warmer weather is here, hopefully to stay, and the April showers have already begun to fall. Our gardening guru Jim Orband joins us to help you get a jump start on your spring planting so the month's showers actually produce some May flowers.

In their first book, "No COLORS," authors Bobby Kipper and Bud Ramey approached the plight of gang activity from a community perspective, offering tools for both groups and individuals to combat youth violence. They've applied that same strategy to the prevention of another form of youth violence, bullying. They join HearSay host Cathy Lewis today to discuss their new book, "No Bullies," and to offer parents and children the clear information and tools needed to help navigate the dangerous epidemic of bullying in America.

On today's HearSay from the Headlines, we're joined by eco-entrepreneur and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Majora Carter to discuss how green-infrastructure and progressive real estate development can transform a city's socio-economic makeup. We welcome your comments and feedback at facebook.com/HearSaywithCathyLewis. We'll read them on the air, and open up the phone lines at 440-2665 or 1-800 940-2240. Join us!

With sequestration in effect and furloughs shortened but not eliminated, our defense-spending dependent region's economic model must be reevaluated. On today's HearSay, host Cathy Lewis will discuss the long and short term effects of reduced military spending in Hampton Roads and explore how innovation and diversification can insulate our local economy from future spending cuts.

On today's HearSay from the Headlines, we'll explore recent developments surrounding one of our region's most hotly contested transportation issues -- light rail service to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. A private proposal submitted by a group of developers says it can extend the Tide 5.2-miles, into Virginia Beach, for over 40 percent less than earlier estimates. And, what's on your mind? We want to know, so send us your comments and feedback to hearsay@whro.org. We'll read them on the air, and open up the phone lines at 440-2665 or 1-800 940-2240. Join us!

One in eighty-eight children cope with autism, according to the latest report released by the CDC. The 78% increase over the past decade begs the question: are cases of Autism Spectrum Disorders on the rise, or have diagnostic techniques simply become more effective? Today on HearSay, Cathy is joined by professionals on the front lines helping those affected by autism. We'll discuss the changing landscape of autism diagnosis and treatment, as well as the challenges facing educators and parents of autistic children.

Our commonwealth has a rich and vibrant history from its earliest colonization to the ravages of a great civil war and beyond. On today's broadcast host Cathy Lewis is joined by two authors who have researched the more obscure corners of Virginia's history and discovered two truly compelling stories. Join us as we journey to Civil War era Richmond and experience the harrowing tale of a former slave turned Union spy and later experience the bloody business of moonshine in 1930's Franklin County.

The threat of gang violence in Hampton Roads is real. According to the FBI, a growing number of our nation's youth are taking part in gang-related activity. Mistakenly considered a "big city problem," gangs continue to operate and create issues across our region. We're joined on HearSay by authors and law enforcement experts to discuss the ways that communities can take a more active role in combating gang and youth violence.