Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

For generations, most young Virginia males came of age in the woods hunting deer and other animals; killing your first buck or skinning your first rabbit was a rite of passage. But interest in hunting has been declining in our state for the past two decades as farmland becomes scare and young people choose indoor gaming over the real thing. On this special encore edition of HearSay, we bring you one of our programs that took home "Best Human Interest Series" at this year's Virginia Association of Broadcasters awards. The program originally aired in March 2011. Host Cathy Lewis talks with hunting enthusiasts about the legacy of their sport and its possible future.

Despite the recent high-profile breakups of prominent political couples, American marriages are showing strong numbers these days. Our divorce rates are leveling off and new census statistics show that our marriages are lasting longer. On Tuesday's HearSay, we'll examine these new, and some would say surprising, trends in American marriages. We'll also talk about the struggles facing long-term marriages today and why some fail, while others survive.

Psssst, can you keep a secret? Today's HearSay will be filled with disguises, dead-drops, and aliases as we delve into the storied history of espionage through the ages. Host Cathy Lewis will be perfecting her tradecraft as she speaks (in code) with historians and experts about how the life of a U.S. spy has changed since the Revolutionary War.

Beekeeping is making a resurgence in many urban areas. On this special encore edition of HearSay with Cathy Lewis, Cathy talks with local beekeepers about their work, the devastating effects of Colony Collapse Disorder on bee hives and the importance of bees to the health of our environment. This program originally aired in April 2011.

Segment A: Workplace Romances: Love on the Clock If you spend 8+ hours with the same people, 5 days a week, there's good chance of a romance forming within the workplace, especially with that shared interest. Is romance on the clock a career "do or don't?" If it does happen, how should it be handled? On this encore edition of HearSay, host Cathy Lewis talks with experts in the field. This program originally aired in November 2010. Segment B: "So you've been working like a dog, eh? Good boy!" Your faithful canine companion might teach you a thing or two about your job! Join us for this delightful conversation with 92-year old Martin Levin about his latest book, "All I Know About Management I Learned From My Dog." This interview first aired in June 2011.

Thousands of juveniles are held in correctional centers throughout the state, awaiting trial or serving their sentences. A recent report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation argues that these types of detention centers are ineffective in rehabilitating youths and costly to taxpayers. On this encore edition of HearSay, host Cathy Lewis talks with experts and advocates working in the juvenile jail system about the report and take a look at ways local communities can serve at-risk children. This program originally aired in December 2011.

Now that summer has arrived, it's time to grab a good book and lounge poolside. Host Cathy Lewis is joined today be three local authors whose books are sure to make great additions to your summer reading list. We'll talk about their upcoming works, and the challenges of getting published.

Hampton Roads is a coastal community. Our region benefits greatly from our proximity to the Atlantic, but it also poses significant risks. The threat of hurricanes and floods loom at this time of year, and while your home may be stocked with water and flashlights, what precautions have you taken to safeguard your business? On today's broadcast we'll discuss the importance of a well planned and rehearsed "business continuity plan." These strategies are designed to not only protect your business but allow it to continue to function in the event of a local or national emergency.

Join host Cathy Lewis as we continue our coverage of the issues and candidates that are shaping the political rhetoric within our Commonwealth and the entire nation. On today's "Candidate Conversation" segment, we're joined by former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. We'll converse about his experiences as governor and the issues central to his campaign for the U.S. Senate.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us in studio Thursday to answer your pet health questions and to talk about the best ways to keep your pet healthy and happy as they transition from cool spring weather to the balmy summer months.

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: Commanding Your Culinary Craft Are you looking to sharpen up your culinary craft in the kitchen? Or are you considering a career in cooking? Today we bring all aspects of the kitchen into the radio studio to take your questions about learning your way around a butcher's block. From chefs to sommeliers, our panel can help. We'll also find out about where you can go in Hampton Roads to learn simple skills to the complex ones.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. 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. We'll continue our coverage of the unfolding story of ousted UVA President Teresa Sullivan and speak with UVA faculty and education experts.

As the 2012 fiscal year draws to a close at WHRO and WHRV-FM, we're talking the opportunity to reflect on the previous year's milestones and examine what new challenges and exciting opportunities the coming year may present. President and CEO Bert Schmidt and Content Officer Heather Mazzoni join host Cathy Lewis and take you calls live at live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. Please join us and share your thoughts, you're the "public" in public radio!

Now that spring is officially behind us, our resident gardening expert, Jim Orband, stops by to share his "summer secrets." He'll clue you in on how to keep your garden moist, cool, and flourishing in the coming months. Tweet your toughest questions to @HearSayWHRV; Cathy Lewis will read them live on the air for the "unstumpable" Jim Orband.

In the coming days the supreme court of the United States will reach a decision on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care act. The individual mandate portion of the act has sparked the greatest nationwide controversy but it is the fate of expanded Medicaid that has indigent care providers and advocates across the commonwealth holding their breath. Host Cathy Lewis speaks with these groups about the roles they play in caring, and providing for Virginia's indigent population and what effect the Supreme Court's ruling will have on their ability to do so effectively.

PROGRAM UPDATE: In light of rapidly evolving events at the University of Virginia, we'll talk Tuesday about the impact of the growing controversy over the removal of UVA President Teresa Sullivan. The Faculty Senate has voted its lack of confidence in the Board of Visitors and the two groups will meet Monday. What's your take? Call with your questions and comments Tuesday 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 or tweet your thoughts to @HearSayWHRV.

Segment A: Racial Identity A key subset of both individual and collective identity is one of racial and ethnic identification. These constructs, for Americans in particular, are continuously growing more complex and difficult to frame. On today's HearSay, Cathy Lewis will speak with a local scholar who's examining the complex interplay of cultural and racial identities in our modern society. Segment B: HUSCRI Over the next 30 years, Africans Americans, Asians, Native Americans and Hispanics will represent more than half of the U.S. population. Despite this trend, minimal time and medical resources have been devoted to explore the structural, clinical and functional properties of skin of color. The Hampton University Skin of Color Research Institute (HUSCRI) has made it their mission to explore these dermatolocial intricacies and join us on HearSay to speak about their efforts.

In our continuing partnership with the American Graduate program, HearSay will periodically address key issues that hinder some students from successfully graduating from high school. On today's installment, Cathy Lewis is joined by local educators who are engaging area students in an attempt to halt what is known as the "summer slide," a term used to describe students forgetting what they learned the previous year over the course of summer vacation. We learn what techniques they're employing to keep students learning all year long.

Segment A: A Show of Fire and Ice Join us as host Cathy Lewis journeys to the distant land of Westeros, the setting for HBO's hit series Game of Thrones. We'll talk Starks and Lannisters, Wights and direwolves, Imps and Hounds as we examine the themes and subtext of the first two seasons of this groundbreaking series where no main character is safe. Segment B: A Storied Feud The History Channel's three-part series, Hatfields & McCoys courted a record 13.9 million viewers over its three day run. The series brought new life to the century old story of the bloody conflict between these Kentucky and West Virginia families. Today on HearSay, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the State Historian of Kentucky to delve deeper into the history of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud.

Join us for a summer travel installment of HearSay headlines. We'll be bringing you a selection of the latest news that has Hampton Roads talking. Recent reports project a significant increase in passengers aboard US flights this summer, coupled with ticket prices that show no signs of decreasing. We'll talk with industry insiders and advocates about what to expect when taking to the skies this summer. As always, our lines are open for you to join us 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.