Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Segment A: Food of the Future Guest host Barbara Hamm Lee is joined by our resident foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton for a discussion on 'Food of the Future'. There was a time when futurists thought we'd be getting our meals in the form of pills by now a la The Jetsons. So what IS the future of food? We'll talk with with Warren Belasco, Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and author of Meals to Come: A History of the Future of Food about how we have historically considered this question. We'll also talk with local chefs who are employing some 'futuristic' techniques in their kitchens. Join us! Segment B: Buy Fresh, Buy Local For many the 'food of the future' has deep roots in the past. The idea of eating locally grown and produced food has gained momentum and one group, Buy Fresh Buy Local Hampton Roads, aims to make finding local food a breeze. Today we'll talk with Scott Wilson of Full Quiver Farm and Jessica Greenblatt Seeley, the Deputy Director for the FoodRoutes Netwo

Segment A: Bargains For many, the economic downturn has meant cutting back on luxuries, but there are ways to save and indulge simultaneously. Today we talk with two experts on the matter, Jeff Yeager, who has been dubbed 'The Ultimate Cheapskate' and actress Annie Korzen who recently authored the book 'Bargain Junkie'. You'll want to tune in to hear their money saving tips! Segment B: Keeping up with 'The Joneses' Most every neighborhood houses a family that appears to be perfect and always has the latest and greatest consumer goods. Local Derrick Borte, raised in Norfolk and a current resident of Virginia Beach, has written and directed a soon-to-premiere feature film, The Joneses, that pulls back the curtain on one of these seemingly enviable families and reveals a startling twist - they're really stealth marketers. We'll talk with Borte about the film and his experience ushering it from page to screen.

Longtime NPR newscaster Carl Kasell retired his alarm clock, and from his job with Morning Edition in December. That doesn't mean he's taking it easy. We'll talk to him about his career in broadcasting, his ongoing role as judge and scorekeeper on Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! and his newest role with NPR, Roving Ambassador, which brings him to our studio. Those who miss hearing Carl Kasell during morning newscasts on Morning Edition, and aren't lucky enough to have his voice on their answering machine, will want to tune in for a conversation with the man himself.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us today to take your pet questions. We'll also talk with College of William & Mary Professor of Anthropology Barbara King about her new book Being with Animals.

Our staff has LOVED this month's selection - we hope you've been reading along with us. We'll discuss the book with our resident reader Jo Ann Hofheimer and we'll talk with Steven Murray who translated Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy to English under the name Reg Keeland. Join us!

Segment A: Jae Sinnett The year 2010 has special significance for our colleague Jae Sinnett. He's celebrating 20 years as host and producer of Sinnett in Session on WHRV and the release of his 10th CD, 'Theatre'. We'll talk to Jae about the success of his programs, he also hosts and produces The R&B Chronicles, and The Jae Sinnett Trio. Segment B: Minds Wide Open - Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts Starting this month and continuing through June, thousands of special events will take place across the Commonwealth to honor contributions to arts and culture made by women. We'll talk with Minds Wide Open Chair Susan Hirschbiel and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Maestro Jo Ann Falletta about this initiative. Join us!

Segment A: Tax Prep It's that time of year again! Like it or not, the deadline for filing your taxes, April 15th, is looming. Today we'll talk with CPA Jean Moses about the changes in tax code you should know about. We'll also take your questions at 440-2665, 1-800-940-2240 or through hearsay@whrv.org.Segment B: Gloucester 40 This year's Daily Press 'Citizens of the Year' award went to the 'Gloucester 40'. This group of citizens grew concerned about the actions of their County Board of Supervisors and decided to petition the circuit court to ask that the officials be removed. What happened next took them by surprise - the judge who received the petitions threw them out and fined the group $80,000. They have appealed the fines and the Virginia Supreme Court will hear their case later this month - tune in to learn more about this fascinating group.

Segment A: Flight from Monticello Michael Kranish is an author, historian and the Washington correspondent for The Boston Globe. During the 2004 Presidential campaign he began exploring the possibility of authoring a history on the Revolutionary War and came across the story of the 1781 invasion of Virginia, which caused then-Governor Thomas Jefferson and the legislature to abandon the capital in Richmond. This little-explored episode from Jefferson's life lit a spark of inspiration for Kranish and the resulting book Flight from Monticello: Thomas Jefferson at War has garnered rave reviews. Join us for an insightful conversation! Segment B: Occult America If you've ever used a Ouija board or played 'light as a feather, stiff as a board' at a slumber party many would say you've dabbled in the Occult. Today we talk with author Mitch Horowitz about his book Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation which chronicles the ways in which 'alternative' practices and beliefs have impacted th

The economic downturn is hitting home with more and more young adults living with their parents after high school or college graduation. We'll talk about young adult's 'failure to launch' with certified family therapist Marie Donlan of Tidewater Psychotherapy Services and Dr. John Allen, Director of the Virginia Institute of Development in Adulthood (VIDA) at UVA and co-author of Escaping the Endless Adolescence: How We Can Help Our Teenagers Grow Up Before They Grow Old. We'll also be joined by personal finance maven Jane Bryant Quinn to get her advice on how to handle the financial issues that crop up in multi-generation households.

Many of our listeners are familiar with Rabbi Michael Panitz, who joins us for our quarterly 'Spiritually Speaking' roundtable discussions. In addition to his duties at Temple Israel, Rabbi Panitz also holds a PhD in History and teaches courses at Virginia Wesleyan College and Old Dominion University. Today we'll talk with him about his course on 'The Rise of Religious Tolerance in the West'. We can't offer actual credit hours for listening, but we do think you'll consider it an hour well spent.

Spring officially arrives this weekend, but our clocks tell us spring has already sprung with the start of Daylight Savings Time. Today we'll talk with garden guru Jim Orband about what you should be working on in your garden. We'll also check in with Kathy Van Mullekom of The Daily Press to get the latest on garden related happenings in Hampton Roads. Historic Virginia Garden Week is coming up in mid-April as well and we'll check in with one of the statewide organizers of the event. Join us for all that and more!

The economy has had a drastic negative impact on many sectors of business, and small independent businesses are no exception. Today we'll talk about the impact that the economy has had on locally owned retailers and service providers. Share your story with us on facebook or call in during the noon - 1 p.m. hour - 440.2665 or 1.800.940.2240.

The General Assembly session is slated to end on Saturday the 13th. We'll talk about the new legislation and budget cuts that came out of the session today with Kimball Payne, political reporter and Shad Plank columnist for The Daily Press, Quentin Kidd, Chair of the Department of Government at Christopher Newport University, Bob Holsworth, President of Virginia Tomorrow and with leaders of organizations impacted by budget cuts. Join us with your thoughts!

Segment A: 'Green' Entrepreneur Edward Nixon was 'green' before it was cool. A trained geologist, Nixon has worked on a variety of enterprises - many focusing on development of international trade and investment with roots in environmentally friendly practices. Nixon will be giving the keynote address at the upcoming Engineering Unplugged Conference at Old Dominion University. Today we'll talk with him about his career and the influence it had on his brother, President Richard Nixon, who created the Environmental Protection Agency. Segment B: Just My Luck! St. Patrick's Day approaches, begging the question - do you believe in the 'luck of the Irish' or think it's a load of blarney? Today we'll talk about luck with Ellen Whitehurst author of Make This Your Lucky Day.

Our roundtable of Hampton Roads religious leaders joins Cathy for a conversation on recent headlines from the religious realm. Join us for this always interesting conversation. Guests: Rabbi Michael Panitz, Father James Parke and Imam Vernon Fareed.

Living within a homeowners association can be delightful - no lawn mowing! - challenging - all those rules! - or a mix of both. Today we'll talk with Michael Inman and Jeanne Laure of Inman & Strickler in Virginia Beach and Brian Reese, Executive Vice President of Continental Management Association, Inc. about what you should know if you're considering becoming part of one and to take your questions related to the one you're already in. Join us!

Technology is ideally in our lives to make them easier, but when you can't locate a crucial file or properly synch your calendar to your phone it can be more of a hindrance than help. Today we'll talk with our go-to guy on all things tech Ed Sykes along with special guest David Allen, an author, consultant, international lecturer, and Founder of the David Allen Company, about putting technology to work for you.

We open our lines today for a 'YourSay' edition of HearSay. We'll check in with Kimball Payne, reporter and Shad Plank columnist for The Daily Press, to get the latest updates from the General Assembly Session in Richmond. Call in during the noon - 1 p.m. hour - 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240!

Conspiracy theories abound, with some people swearing that astronauts never really landed on the moon, that 9/11 was an inside job or that the death of Princess Diana was an elaborate hoax. Journalist David Aaronovitch would come across people with these beliefs and was never sure how to respond, so he put his journalistic training to good use and researched the origins of some of the more prominent theories out there. He published his findings in Voodoo Histories: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History and today we'll talk to him about his findings. We'll also talk with author Mitch Horowitz about his book Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation and the ways in which alternative practices have impacted our nation as a whole and individual searches for meaning. Join us!

More Americans have grown intolerant of infidelity over the past decade, yet the number of Americans classifying adultery as a 'deal breaker' for their marriage has decreased over the same period of time. We'll discuss Americans' paradoxical take on infidelity on today's show and hope you'll share your take on the matter. Guests: Nicole Cleveland, author of So He Cheated, Now What?, and Marie P Donlan, a mental health professional & divorce counselor.