Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Dr. Quentin Kidd, Director of the Wason Center for Civic Leadership, joins us to discuss their latest poll on Virginia's statewide races. Then, we talk about the mental and physical challenges we all face from the pandemic.

The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press will now be owned by Alden, a hedge fund with a history of cutting costs and reducing newsroom staff at its papers. We discuss what it could mean for our local papers with representatives of The Tidewater Media Guild. Then, we talk to the new special agent in charge of Norfolk's FBI Field Office.

Women in public life don't simply face criticism and scrutiny: They face abuse, harassment and threats on their lives. We explore the causes and talk about what we can do to address this issue.

Virginia gets closer to legalizing marijuana, and Cathy Lewis discusses the implications with our guests and listeners. We also talk to the incoming president of Old Dominion University.

As the U.S Senate considers impeachment, Cathy discusses the issues that led us to this point, and the implications for 2021 in Virginia. Then we talk about a proposal to remove a same sex marriage ban from the state constitution. Finally, we learn about an effort to uncover evidence of the Underground Railroad with a grant from Virginia Humanities.

Virginia's General Assembly passed a measure to abolish the death penalty, and the governor is expected to sign it. What is the legacy of capital punishment in our state? Cathy discusses the issue with the people involved. Then, we talk about in-person learning options coming to Virginia students.

The Washington Post will have its first Instagram editor, and we talk about how social media has changed what we think of as news. Cathy also talks to Virginia Sen. Amanda Chase about her lawsuit and censure.

How has the pandemic affected the major choices we make - to marry, get a new job, or to educate our kids? Cathy discusses the big decisions during this difficult time.

Dr. Victor Chen had a conversation with Cathy in the spring of 2020, about how COVID-19 would affect poverty and inequality. He returns to the program to update us and help us see the way ahead. Then, we discuss how the pandemic has affected domestic workers. Finally, Rep. Bobby Scott joins the program to talk about his priorities and the challenges he faces making policy in a changed political era.

An EVMS doctor talks to Cathy about the current situation surrounding the pandemic. Then HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins us to tackle your pet health questions.

How do extremist groups split families and friends apart, and what do you do when it affects someone you love? We talk about the social aspects of extremism, the need for dialogue and the possibility of healing.

National grocery store chains, like Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Dollar General, are offering employees money to get vaccinated against COVID-19. We talk to a legal expert about COVID-19 vaccines and employer liability. What has your employer communicated to you about the vaccine? Will you be required to get it before returning to the office? Then, we talk to an ODU professor whose composition was performed at President Biden’s inauguration.

Cathy Lewis breaks down the current vaccine rollout policies in Virginia. Then, the Commonwealth's Attorney from Portsmouth helps us understand the mechanics of charging insurrectionists the violence at the Capitol. Finally, Denver Riggleman joins the program to talk about extremism, misinformation, politics in Virginia and the direction of the GOP.

Last week, Governor Ralph Northam announced new goals for giving out the coronavirus vaccine. We talk to the man tasked with leading those efforts, Dr. Danny Avula. Which priority group do you fall under for the vaccine? Do you plan on getting it when it’s available? Then, we discuss behaviors around mask-wearing and social distancing. What is your personal definition for “being careful” when it comes to the pandemic? Has that changed over time?

We discuss the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol and the crisis in the last days of the Trump presidency. Then we discuss the effects on Virginia politics, going forward.

We discuss developments around the Electoral College count happening today and the historical precedent. Then, we talk about how COVID-19 is impacting education in schools across Virginia.

Cathy Lewis discusses political polarization in our nation and our community. Then, we explore the world of gospel music in Hampton Roads with people featured on the Netflix documentary "Voices of Fire."

Cathy Lewis talks to experts in media and business about the big stories in our community last year... and what to expect in the year to come.

On the last HearSay show of our programming year, we talk about our favorite holiday songs, and we want to hear yours.

Sen. Warner joins the program to discuss cybersecurity, the Electoral College count and COVID-19 relief, and we talk to a William and Mary Law professor about the transition of power. Cathy Lewis also talks to the outgoing director of the Newport News Public Library and a local educator.