Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

By the year 2030, one of every five drivers in America will be 65 years of age or older. While driving may seem like second nature, it does require complex skills that can decline as we age. On today's broadcast we'll examine the impact of the aging driver population. On this encore edition of HearSay, we'll take a look at how to recognize when driving becomes hazardous and how to encourage elderly parents and friends to turn in their keys when driving abilities become impaired.

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: Trick or Treat Sweets Today is Halloween, the day you have no excuse not to enjoy candy and sweets! On this edition of HearSay's Delicious Dish, host Cathy Lewis and foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton will take a look at Halloween candy traditions old and new, plus we'll talk with Jen King, co-author of "The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook" to find out how you can make some sweet treats of your own for your little ghosts and ghouls!

This week we'll look back at Hurricane Sandy's impact on the region and update you on any continuing service interruptions and local flooding. We'll be joined by emergency officials to keep you up to date on available disaster assistance.

This week we'll look back at Hurricane Sandy's impact on the region and update you on any continuing service interruptions and local flooding. We'll be joined by emergency officials to keep you up to date on available disaster assistance. We also invite you to share your storm experiences 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.

The Senate race in Virginia is drawing nationwide attention as one of the marquee contests in the US. On today's HearSay, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the two former Virginia governors who are vying for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jim Webb. We're leaving behind the avalanche of advertisements and campaign rhetoric as we speak frankly about the issues impacting to Commonwealth and in which direction the candidates intend to lead us.

This week we'll consider the latest election news stories that have you talking. We'll discuss the results of this Monday's third and final presidential debate and its foreign policy focus with our resident political experts. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions on the current state of the election 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 at facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

We're bringing you a special Tuesday edition of "In the Garden with Jim Orband." Today 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.

Join us for our third installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates from the 3rd Congressional District of Virginia. The Virginia 3rd includes all of the city of Portsmouth, parts of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Richmond, all of the counties of Charles City, New Kent, and Surry, and part of the counties of Henrico and Prince George.

Segment A: The One World Schoolhouse A free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere: this was the goal of ex hedge fund analyst Salman Kahn. With the creation of his Kahn Academy, he's provided millions of students and teachers around the globe with instant access to free online instructional videos and software. Today he joins host Cathy Lewis to discuss his new book, "The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined" and share how his academy's techniques are changing the way the world looks at education. Segment B: WHRO's Educational Initiatives While Hampton Roads is already familiar with the great educational and informative programming WHRO provides, many may be surprised at the active role the station talking in assisting students and educators in classrooms across the entire commonwealth. We're joined today by WHRO's Chief Education Officer Brian Callahan to discuss some of the exciting new tools that WHRO is developing to help Virginia students and teachers succeed.

Segment A: A Great Debater In advance of the Oct. 19 "Great Debate" rematch between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, host Cathy Lewis is joined by former Thomas Jefferson Hour host and current Alexander Hamilton performer Bill Crystal. We'll discuss his latest book, "Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton: In Their Own Words" and consider how both Jefferson and Hamilton would have dealt with some of modern-day America's most pressing issues. Segment B: Hidden America In her new book, "Hidden America," columnist and author Jeanne Marie Laskas shares intimate character portraits of remarkable men and women whose low-profile accomplishments keep our nation running: coal miners, oil rig workers, migrant laborers and air traffic controllers. She joins host Cathy Lewis to bring to light the contributions of some of these unsung heroes.

On today's HearSay we bring you a collection of conversations with three very different authors. We'll speak with local author Lydia Netzer about her runaway hit "Shine Shine Shine," discuss renowned medium John Edward's new novel "Hidden Masters," and contemplate the paradigm shift being fostered by our networked world with Steven Johnson, author of "Future Perfect."

It's a politics edition of HearSay from the Headlines. This week we'll consider the latest election news stories that have you talking. We'll talk debates, polls and campaign strategy with our resident political experts and 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 at facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

The Middle Class is often called the heart and soul of America, but some economists caution it has been "hollowed out" by the Great Recession. On today's special encore edition of HearSay, we'll talk with the author of "Can the Middle Class Be Saved?," featured in The Atlantic. Join us as we find out if the middle class has been mortally wounded in this financial downturn.

Feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of STUFF in your life? On today's HearSay we'll help you reorganize yourself - and we're not just talking about that junk drawer in your kitchen. This encore edition of the program that first aired last winter, focuses on chronic disorganization and how to conquer your stuff before it overruns your life.

Despite many American's unfamiliarity with the Republican presidential nominee's chosen religion, Mormonism has yet to emerge as a live political issue during the 2012 campaign. Join us as we engage in a candid discussion about the tenets of Mormonism and examine how those beliefs might shape a presidency. We invite you to join the discussion and share your questions with our panel at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 or via email at hearsay@whrv.org.

This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking. Of particular note is the recent passage of House Resolution 4212, better known as the Drywall Safety Act of 2012. We'll discuss what this recent legislation concerning "Chinese drywall" means for residents and builders across Virginia and the nation. 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 at facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Segment A: Sinnett's Last Session? WHRV's resident jazz master, Jae Sinnett, has just released his newest album, "Still Standing." There's a rumor that this, his 5th release, may be his last. He'll stop by the studio to chat with host Cathy Lewis about his influences, body of work, and if this latest album will really be his last. Segment B: Hellbound? "Does hell exist? If so, who ends up there, and why?": that's the question posed by the provocative new documentary film, "Hellbound?," showing at the Naro Cinema on October 17. The film features a candid conversation with an eclectic group of authors, theologians, pastors, and social commentators about the very nature of hell. We're joined by the film's writer and director to discuss his work and what he discovered about both divinity and humanity while creating "Hellbound?."

Join us for our second installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates from the 1st Congressional District 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 district.

This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking, including the challenges facing the fourteen Norfolk public schools that did not meet the commonwealth's requirements for full accreditation. 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: McGlothlin Leadership Forum This week at the College of William & Mary, two generations of leaders in the fields of business and law will meet to discuss our nation's most pressing issues. The McGlothlin Leadership Forum unites students from the business and law schools with the pre-eminent leaders in those fields. Host Cathy Lewis is joined by the deans of William & Mary's law and business schools to address some of the looming issues of the 21st Century economy that will be discussed and debated at the forum. Segment B: State of the Region Report 2012 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 13th Annual State of the Region Report. We'll review the report's most significant findings and explore their implications for the region.