Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Economic reports value the Chesapeake Bay and its resources at over a trillion dollars, but to those who live, work and fish along its waters, it is a priceless commodity. On this week's HearSay from the Headlines, we're addressing menhaden populations and the moratorium on winter crab dredging, two issues key to the economic and ecological future of the Chesapeake. We'll open up our phone lines and invite you to share your thoughts and questions 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.

As if Facebook's privacy policy wasn't complicated enough, it seems the social networking giant releases monthly revisions. However this go around, they're asking users to vote on proposed changes and weigh in on abolishing the voting process all together. Today on HearSay, Cathy Lewis will review the legitimacy of a Facebook polling process that requires 300 million responders for the results to be considered and discuss some useful guidelines to optimize the Facebook experience for the "over-50 set."

We end this week with the latest news headlines that have you talking, including mounting opposition to the strict city ordinances governing food trucks in Norfolk. We'll open up our phone lines and invite you share your thoughts and questions about this week's current events 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.

While Black Friday saw shoppers swarming for the cheapest prices at big-box stores, Small Business Saturday rallied supporters of local business around their favorite mom and pop stores. Today, host Cathy Lewis speaks with the operators of some of our region's small businesses, and finds out just how big an impact their continued success has on our local economy

Now that the election is nearly a month behind us, eyes are already turning to the Commonwealth's next big political showdown. Today on HearSay we'll explore how the 2013 race for Virginia Governor may be impacted by U.S. Senator Mark Warner and Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling's decisions not to compete in the gubernatorial race. We'll also take a look at what's in store for the 2013 session of the General Assembly.

Segment A - Uranium Moratorium Debate continues on the proposed lifting of Virginia's moratorium on the mining of uranium. The economic benefits and environmental dangers continue to be the rallying cries from opposing sides of the argument. On today's HearSay we'll revisit the issue's evolution over the past year and consider the Uranium Working Group's recent report to Governor McDonnell. Segment B - Jefferson's University Earlier this year, under pressure from the school's Board of Visitors, University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan unexpectedly resigned. The resulting outrage from students, faculty, and alumni across the country began an inquest into the inner workings of one of our nation's oldest and most storied educational institutions. Today, Cathy Lewis speaks with a student and faculty member about the lasting impact of the ordeal on the University's population and reputation and considers what questions, if any, remain unanswered.

We end this week with the latest news headlines that have you talking, inluding that latest on the relocation of the Sacramento Kings. We'll open up our phone lines and invite you share your thoughts and questions about this week's current events 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.

Segment A -- Pudgy Pet Health Chances are that your two-legged house guests weren't the only ones enjoying a Thanksgiving bounty last week. From table scraps to treats, pets often eat a little too much of food that is a little too rich. On today's show, our resident veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us live in studio to talk about the problems that too much holiday food can cause for your pet's health. Segment B -- Dulcet Tones If you tuned in to last night's Rockafeller Center tree lighting, chances are you were serenaded by the Itallian vocal sensation "Il Volo." The trio of teenage singers drop by today to talk about their new album ",We Are Love," and their rocket ride to stardom.

Segment A -- Baby Boomers: A Generation Apart The scope and size of the Baby Boomer generation, estimated to be 75 million Americans, has allowed them to alter the landscape of every life stage they encounter. On today's broadcast, we'll revisit a conversation from our ongoing Boomers series, in which we discuss their views on aging, work, and family and how those views differ from other generations. We'll also talk about their relationship with drugs and their growing reliance on prescription pharmaceuticals. Segment B -- Shatner's World Join us for a rare conversation with Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner. Our producer Danny Epperson had a rare opportunity to sit down with his longtime hero and chat about the Shat-man's new one-man show coming to the Ferguson Center this Friday called "Shatner's World: We Just Live In It."

Building on the momentum of the other "Start" events in Hampton Roads and Richmond, "Start! Peninsula" is setting out this weekend to change the way our region thinks about entrepreneurship. Local innovators are given a platform to pitch their ideas and ultimately compete for a chance to see their dreams transformed into a full-fledged business. Cathy Lewis is joined by the organizers of the event to talk about how important these types of "incubators" are for entrepreneurs and their local economies.

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: Holiday Traditions at the Table Feasting, family, and football -- tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and better late than never for some last minute turkey tricks in the kitchen. Local chefs are here to share some secrets for avoiding turkey troubles. Plus we have some great vegan and vegetarian alternatives for you and your guests. What are your favorite Thanksgiving and holiday dishes? Could grandma's casseroles use a little help? Join us live on today's broadcast at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share all of you holiday food traditions!

This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking, including the latest developments surrounding future of Norfolk's Waterside complex and the surprising results of a new poll on tolls and the gas tax. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions by joining us live on air 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.

Hampton Roads was recently ranked in the top five of most hurricane vulnerable U.S. cities. While we have been mostly spared the brunt of the Atlantic's most powerful storms, our region is home to vital and expensive infrastructure that is vulnerable to storm-surge related impact. On today's HearSay, we'll speak with a panel of experts on the impact of rising sea levels on a coastal community that has come eye to eye with 57 hurricanes and tropical storms over the past 150 years.

It's fall in Virginia, but don't blink or you could miss it. The chilly winter weather will be upon us in no time. Gardening guru Jim Orband joins us in the studio today to talk about how to maintain your garden as winter quietly creeps up on Hampton Roads.

Today on HearSay, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the elected officials representing the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States Senate. Join us as we discuss Senator-Elect Tim Kaine's plans for the coming term and address the lingering issues facing a lame duck Congress with Senior Senator Mark Warner.

This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking, including the passage of the Tide Light Rail Referendum and recent developments surrounding the privatization of the Port of Virginia. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions by joining us live on air 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.

Segment A: Sleeping Disorders: What's "Zzzz" problem? - Encore If you wake up in the morning exhausted and feel drowsy and irritable throughout the day, you may have a sleeping disorder. On today's encore edition of HearSay with Cathy Lewis, we'll explore the mysterious nature of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, and talk with local experts about the latest treatments to the age-old problem of troubled sleep./Segment B: Where In the World Was Virginia? "Virginia" -- the term is the oldest English language place-name in the United States. While the name has remained since first applied in 1584, Virginia's identity and boundaries have evolved dramatically. Various maps have located Virginia anywhere from the sandy beaches of Bermuda to the tree-lined coasts of New England. Local historian William Wooldridge joins Cathy Lewis to discuss what three centuries of maps say about our commonwealth's identity.

Today Cathy Lewis is joined by our resident political experts to discuss the results of the Presidential election and the Virginia House and Senate races. We'll discuss if the term "battleground state" proved applicable as we consider our region's impact on the election results. We'll also weigh the pressing issues that still must be addressed by the president and a lame duck congress in the two months before the new term begins.

Across the nation today, millions of Americans are heading to the polls to cast their ballots. As one of the key battleground states in this election, all eyes are sure to be turned to our commonwealth as results start rolling in. Today we're taking a final look at the latest campaign developments that are shaping the opinions of Virginia's few remaining undecided voters and explore what impact social media and technology are having on election day. We'll also speak with a voter's rights specialist about ways to protect yourself from voter fraud and what to do if you think you're being targeted. Share your polling place experiences with us live on air 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.

Picking up a paper or catching the evening news were once staples of the daily American routine, but a growing number of young Americans are no longer keeping up to date on current events. On today's HearSay, host Cathy Lewis discusses the growing population of disinterested Americans with the author of the new book, "Tuned Out: Why Americans Under 40 Don't Follow the News." We'll discuss the situation and examine the implications of an entire generation that chooses to be "uninformed."