Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

The "American Dream" has long been a defining characteristic of our country and home ownership is at the heart of that ethos. Events of the past decade have rendered this milestone all but unattainable for many Americans. Habitat for Humanity is fighting to change that by uniting donors, builders and volunteers across all of Hampton Roads. We'll talk with these individuals who are empowering local families to make the dream of owning a home a reality.

Segment A: Songs of Virginia Virginia has a rich and intricate history, marked with tales of triumph and tragedy, conflict and compromise. Music and song have long been a means for sharing these stories with younger generations, and today on HearSay Cathy Lewis will include our listeners in this rich oral tradition. You'll hear the rousing sounds of fife and drums and haunting ballads as Virginia historians share the stories and songs that bring our Commonwealth's history to life. Segment B: Pa's Fiddle: Dean Butler In this segment, we'll talk with actor, producer Dean Butler. Butler starred as Almanzo Wilder in the TV series "Little House on the Prairie" and has co-produced the PBS special, "Pa's Fiddle." Laura Ingalls Wilder's father, Charles, would play the fiddle for his family when she was growing up, and that music inspired the narrative for her novels based on her life in Minnesota in the late 1800's. He'll talk about "Little House" and the upcoming music special that features country stars, Rand

As the old adage goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." In the case of HIV/AIDS, prevention remains the most effective means of halting this incurable disease's propagation. Dr. John Chittick has made it his life's work to educate youth across the globe about the dangers of HIV/AIDS, empowering them with this message: "You have the power to save your best friends' lives from HIV/AIDS." Cathy Lewis is joined on HearSay by Dr. Chittick and his colleagues to discuss their efforts in halting this global pandemic.

HearSay from the Headlines: From Maelstroms to Mars Join us for a trans-atmospheric installment of HearSay headlines. We'll be bringing you a selection of the latest news that has Hampton Roads and the rest of the planet talking. Dr. Kathryn Sullivan joins host Cathy Lewis to discuss what hurricane season holds for Hampton Roads and emphasize the importance of "Environmental Intelligence" for coastal communities. We'll also check in with NASA Langley about their Orion Project and take a glimpse at the future of interstellar space travel. 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.

On June 12th, voters across Virginia will head to the polls for the Primary Election that precedes the November 6th General Election. Cathy Lewis will be joined by political experts to discuss how Virginia's use of an "open primary system" could impact the election. We'll also examine what the future holds for House and Senate hopefuls and take a look at Virginia's redrawn congressional map and discuss its implications.

HearSay's favorite gardener, Jim Orband joins Cathy Lewis in the studio Thursday to answer your toughest gardening questions. With just a sliver of spring remaining, it's not too late to turn that brown thumb green. We'll find out what the summer months have in store for your garden and find out what it takes to ensure a bountiful harvest from your home vegetable garden. We'll also check in with the Virginia Bonsai Society and talk ancient horticultural art forms.

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: Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Eat Local Along with the temperatures, farmer's market season is heating up in Hampton Roads. From the garden and the field to the kitchen and the table, what will you find in the markets right now? How are farmer's markets changing the way we eat? What do the terms CSA, organic, and sustainable mean? We'll explore the region's offerings from all aspects on buying fresh, buying local, and eating local on this half of today's program.

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of swimming pool season. For many children however, easy access to a beach or swimming pool is not a given. This limited access also hinders opportunities for swim lessons and other water and pool safety education. According to the USA Swimming Foundation this is especially true for African-American and Hispanic children, 70% of whom do not know how to swim. HearSay host Cathy Lewis will be joined by local and national educators and activists who are taking steps to provide children of all races and circumstances the opportunity to safely enjoy the water this summer.

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 facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

1.5 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, as reported by the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research. Sometimes referred to as a wheat or gluten allergy, this autoimmune disorder has varying and seemingly unrelated symptoms that can make accurate diagnosis difficult. On this edition of HearSay Health, Cathy Lewis discusses the risk factors associated with celiac disease and how one sufferer is living happily as a "gluten-free girl."

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.

The future for today's college graduates may not be as bright as it once was. The rising cost of college tuition has left many students saddled with a financial burden that can make breaking into today's super-competitive job market all the more problematic. An increasing number of young adults are taking low paying jobs after college and moving back in with their parents to make ends meet. In the midst of commencement season, HearSay host Cathy Lewis will be exploring what is waiting for this year's grads in the "real world" and what they can do to mitigate these new challenges.

With "The Avengers" film on its way to becoming the fastest-grossing movie of all time, Hollywood's latest adaptation from the world of comics already smashed the box office record for the biggest U.S. opening weekend in history. Why do we have this love affair with heroes? Join us for this HearSay encore and an in-depth conversation about two comic icons: Batman and Superman.

In a country-wide investigation into each state's vulnerability to corruption, Virginia ranked in the bottom four. The State Integrity Investigation, a joint project by The Center for Public Integrity and Public Radio International, cited issues such as "public access to information," "lobbying disclosure," and "judicial accountability" as a few of the deciding factors in the Commonwealth's failing grade. We're joined on HearSay by a member of the investigation and Virginia experts who will explore what implications the results hold for the upcoming elections.

Today on HearSay, we'll have a conversation about the latest news headlines that have you talking. On May 8th, North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the state's constitution that defines marriage as "between one man and one woman," and further bans other types of "domestic legal unions." We'll discuss the amendment's implications for North Carolina and the country as a whole. Join the conversation live at 757-440-2665 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.

794-million people across the globe use Facebook to connect with friends and family. Its droves of daily users have evolved Facebook into a social networking juggernaut. With its recent billion dollar acquisition of photo-sharing app Instagram and impending public offering, Facebook shows no signs of stopping; but what does this mean for its users? HearSay's host, Cathy Lewis, will be speaking with financial and marketing experts about what the future of Facebook holds for you.

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

Europe Day 2012 comes at a time of much contentious discussion over the socioeconomic future of the European Union. Hampton Road's long role as a hub for international commerce and trade had fostered a level of trans-Atlantic interdependency that directly links the EU's prosperity to our own. Cathy Lewis is joined by local experts in international relations and finance to explore how the challenges facing the world's dominant regional organization might impact Hampton Roads. We'll also explore Francois Hollande's victory over Nicholas Sarkozy and what this shift in power means for France as well as Europe.

Today on HearSay, we'll have a conversation about the latest news headlines that have you talking. The Virginian-Pilot editor, Denis Finley joins us to talk with host Cathy Lewis about the alleged attack of two of his newspaper's reporters in Norfolk and the controversy surrounding the assault's coverage by local media. Join the conversation live at 757-440-2665 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 nation's newest National Monument is right in our own backyard. Fort Monroe once stood as a bastion of defense for the Chesapeake Bay, but a new battle may be taking shape over the fort and its surrounding land's future. Today on HearSay, Cathy Lewis is speaking with citizens and professionals who have dedicated themselves to protecting the historic site's rich history and ensuring its future as beacon for economic and educational growth. Join us for the conversation!