Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Old Dominion University has produced its annual State of the Commonwealth report after a truly eventful year. Economist Robert McNab explains the state of our state. Then, we discuss flooding and development in Hampton Roads. Finally, we talk about the challenges artistic institutions faced in 2020.

Do you feel like your children have lost out on educational opportunities this year? What should we do to solve this problem going forward?

How did people stay healthy, happy and in shape during this challenging year? Where did we succeed, fall short and persevere? Cathy Lewis talks to a variety of sources on this very personal topic.

On Thursday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced new COVID-19 restrictions. But this time, he preceded them by showing a video of a nurse working in the COVID wing of a hospital in Southwest Virginia. We talk to the researchers behind a study that found the more empathetic people are, the more likely they are to keep their distance and use face masks to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Then, we discuss the issues driving Virginia's gubernatorial race in 2021.

Do you have friends or family spreading conspiracy theories or misinformation? What are those conversations like? We discuss the topic with professors and reporters. Then, we talk about the upcoming vaccines.

We discuss why Hampton Roads could be the perfect location for offshore wind development and training. Then, we explore the possibility of expanding bus rapid transit in our region. And finally, we discuss reopening plans for cities in Hampton Roads.

We discuss the Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative, which is providing scholarships to students whose jobs have been affected by the pandemic, with the president of Tidewater Community College. Then, we talk to Brian Cannon of FairMapsVA about the application requirements to become a member of Virginia's bipartisan redistricting commission. But first, we talk to businesswoman and former GOP-presidential candidate Carly Fiorina about her role as the new chair of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Cathy Lewis and experts talk about how COVID has changed the way we treat each other in our families, at our jobs, in our neighborhoods and online.

Cathy Lewis discusses what we're reading, and what we're getting for our loved ones this holiday season.

After the pandemic is over, will the way we work and live be fundamentally different? Cathy Lewis discusses the issue with experts. Then, we talk about how COVID-19 has changed how first responders do their jobs.

We talk to a health expert on the new COVID numbers, and how they will impact holiday plans. We also discuss how the pandemic has challenged Norfolk State University. Then, tt's been a tough year, but we end the HearSay week in celebration.

Cathy Lewis talks to experts on how the business community is coping with challenges from the pandemic. We also hear from former Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene.

After the Washington Post reported on students experiencing racism at the Virginia Military Institute, Governor Ralph Northam ordered an investigation into the culture at VMI. Since then, VMI's superintendent was pressured to resign and its Board of Visitors voted to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson. Virginia State Senator Tommy Norment, a 1968 graduate of VMI, joins us to discuss the situation and his op-ed in The Roanoke Times. Then, we discuss how COVID-19 has affected drug abuse and drug overdoses in the state.

We talk to WHRO's Mechelle Hankerson about developments out of Portsmouth. Then, HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, returns to us to tackle your pet health questions. Finally, Cathy interviews the Scottish illusionist, Scott Silven.

Cathy Lewis talks to experts on how the business community is coping with challenges from the pandemic. We also talk about the prospect of legalizing recreational marijuana use in Virginia. Then, we discuss a new partnership at Hampton University.

How will the increasing cases of COVID-19 affect hospitals, schools and the mental health of Virginians as winter approaches? We discuss the issue with people who are directly involved.

Now that the election is over, what should be done to secure voting rights in Virginia and make sure the process is fair and just? Cathy discusses this issue with experts and our listeners. Then, we talk to the incoming mayor of Suffolk.

Cathy Lewis talks to the people who worked the polls last week about volunteering in that high-pressure environment. We also talk to Rep. Elaine Luria.

We discuss the results of last weeks election and talk about how it affects our friendships, families and our community.

We hear from journalists about what happened... and experts about Virginia's future.