Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Were you a Girl or Boy Scout as a child? Did you spend afternoons at the local Boys & Girls' Club? Maybe you have children who participate in these programs now. Today we'll talk with the local leaders of the Boys & Girls' Clubs of Southeast Virginia, the Tidewater Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast about the local impact of these national organizations.

Americans have followed the airing of many a public figure's dirty laundry with fascination. The public exposure of the private lives of elected officials and celebrities from many fields have a way of catching the nation's attention, today we'll talk about the element of schadenfreaude, taking pleasure in the failings of others, that can be an element of these stories and the reclamation of a fallen figure's reputation. Guests: Susan Wise Bauer, Ph.D. author of The Art of the Public Grovel: Sexual Sin & Public Confession in America and John Portmann, Ph.D. author of When Bad Things Happen to Other People.

We open our lines today for you to share your thoughts on the General Assembly Session in Richmond as we check in with Kimball Payne, reporter and Shad Plank columnist for The Daily Press. We'll also talk with Hampton Roads Transit President Phil Schucet about the revised plans for Light Rail and ongoing studies looking at expanding the project. Call in during the noon - 1 p.m. hour with your thoughts on these - 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. And tune in to hear from a special surprise guest toward the end of the hour!

We conclude our two part series on the energy challenges facing the Commonwealth. We'll explore the proposals for a uranium mine in Pittsylvania County and coal-fired plant in Surry County.

Today we begin a two part series examining the energy challenges facing the Commonwealth. Many states are looking offshore as they search for ways to meet growing energy needs. Join us for a discussion of the potential and concerns surrounding options including wind farms and offshore drilling.

Cathy is joined by our resident foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton and Michael Stern, of 'The Splendid Table' and Roadfood fame. Michael Stern will be in Hampton Roads for WHRO's 'A Strolling Supper Party' event this weekend and he's looking for tips on Hampton Roads' 'hidden gems'. Call us with your favorite under-the-radar spot for a great bite to eat. With your help we'll be revealing Hampton Roads' best kept culinary secrets. Send suggestions in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our facebook page.

'Going Green' can seem daunting, but the path to a more eco-friendly, or sustainable, lifestyle can be traveled with small steps. Today we'll talk about some painless habits to change and practices to adopt in order to be more mindful of the ecological, societal, and economical constraints we face. Guests: Amelia Baker, owner of Green Alternatives, Bev Sell, manager of Five Points Community Farm Market, Prof. Erin Ryan, chair of the William & Mary 'Do One Thing' initiative, and Stuart Rose, PhD., author of Sustainability: A personal journey to a built sustainable community... and an amazing picture of what life will soon be like.

Governor McDonnell has announced his proposed budget cuts, now it's up to the General Assembly to reconcile his proposals with their own. What are your thoughts? We want to know during this 'YourSay' edition of HearSay. We'll check in with Kimball Payne, reporter and Shad Plank columnist for The Daily Press, to get the latest from the General Assembly Session in Richmond. Call in to the show - 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240!

Hailing from pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts, John Adams served early America in many facets of public life. Today we'll talk with Bill Chrystal, portraying John Adams, about his career and his partnership with his wife Abigail. Chrystal will appear with Suzan King, as Abigail Adams, at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 for 'An Evening with John and Abigail Adams'.

The teen pregnancy rate in the US has risen for the first time in more than a decade with 7.2 percent of teenaged American girls becoming pregnant in 2006. This rise has brought the issue back into the spotlight and today we'll talk with advocates from programs that seek to reduce the number of teen pregnancies and support those teens who do become pregnant.

How is your yard holding up under all of the snow and rain we've experienced lately? If you need some help reviving it, Jim Orband to the rescue! Our favorite Virginia Tech Extension Agent joins us in the studio today to tackle your gardening questions and queries. We'll also check in with Kathy Van Mullekom at The Daily Press and get the latest on all things garden related in Hampton Roads.

What's on your mind? We want to know during this 'YourSay' edition of HearSay. We'll check in with Kimball Payne, reporter and Shad Plank columnist for The Daily Press, to get the latest on what's happening during the General Assembly Session in Richmond. Let us know what else you want to hear about through hearsay@whrv.org or by calling in to the show - 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240!

HearSay's favorite veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us to take your pet questions and queries. You can send them in advance via e-mail to hearsay@whrv.org. Tune in for the answers!

The US Constitution requires that a census, a count of the nation's population, be held every ten years. The 2000 census is said to have been the largest ever peacetime mobilization in American history and this year's is going to be even larger. Today we'll talk with experts to clarify some misconceptions about the census and learn about the myriad ways it impacts our lives.

Abuse of prescription drugs has become increasingly prevalent in our society with abuse of prescription painkillers second only to marijuana as the drug most likely to be abused. The Virginian-Pilot is exploring the issue and today we'll talk about it with reporter Joanne Kimberlin and others.

Hampton Roads' relationship with the waterways surrounding us is complex. Local industries rely on our waterways for their livelihoods and countless families enjoy the recreational opportunities they afford, yet the health of our waterways are ailing, at best. Today we talk with William Baker, President of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Christy Everett, Virginia Assistant Director of the CBF and Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, Executive Director of the Elizabeth River Project about the state of Hampton Roads' waterways.

We want to hear from you about the headlines and stories grabbing your attention. Is there a particular piece of legislation that has been introduced in the General Assembly session you want to know more about? We'll check in with Kimball Payne of The Daily Press to hear the latest from Richmond. Join us!

When a research subject failed to show up for a scheduled M.R.I. scan Dr. David Servan-Schreiber took his place in the scanner. The results of the scan showed a walnut-sized brain tumor and launched a journey of recovery and research for Servan-Schreiber. Guest host Barbara Hamm Lee will talk with David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D, about his experience and his international bestseller Anticancer: A New Way of Life, which has just been updated and re-released and Dr. George Kannarkat who is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, and practices at Riverside Peninsula Cancer institute at the Newport News and Williamsburg offices.

Thousands of American adults and teens are missing. Stories like those of Morgan Harrington, the missing Virginia Tech student whose remains were found last week, capture national attention, but many cases remain unsolved leaving families haunted by a missing loved one. Today we'll talk with experts about what to do when a loved one is lost.

Cathy will talk with Professor Jeff Littlejohn and Portsmouth sit-in leader Ed Rodman as we approach the 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights sit-ins held across the country and in the Tidewater area.