Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Our regional workforce decreased by 0.71% last October - the first time the labor force has declined in 16 consecutive months. Old Dominion University's Center for Economic Analysis and Policy has taken a "neutral" position on it's economic growth forecast for 2018. Today, we'll take a look at two local businesses and see how they're faring. Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

It's time for another edition of “In the Garden” with HearSay’s favorite gardening guru Jim Orband. You can submit your plant-related questions before the show by sending us an email (hearsay@whrv.org). Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

There are a few words that public health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are not allowed to include in official documents related to next year’s budget: “vulnerable,” “entitlement,” “diversity,” “transgender,” “science-based,” and “evidence-based.” Today, we’ll talk about why these words are off-limits! Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Special Message from Cathy Lewis

Macon Brock, co-founder of Dollar Tree and a prominent philanthropist, died Saturday, December 9. Today, we're bringing back his October HearSay interview and talking with co-author Earl Swift about the legacy Mr. Brock leaves behind. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

It's time for another edition of HearSay Pet Health with Dr. Phyllis Neumann! Learn the do's and don'ts for keeping your pets safe this holiday season. You can submit your pet questions before the show by sending us an email (hearsay@whrv.org). Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

On the Wednesday edition of HearSay, we're exploring the aftermath of Alabama's special election. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM and let us know whether and how your political engagement has changed since the 2016 election.

The United States is facing a new challenge: What to do with recycled materials. China, which receives nearly half of our nation's exported recycling, has announced a list of 24 kinds of solid waste that it will ban effective January 1. This will leave much of America's plastic headed for landfills. Today we'll examine the impact of China's decision on our recycling industry and the ripple effects on Hampton Roads.

Do you feel that gift-giving has gotten out of hand? Some parents are employing a new strategy to cut down over-consumption among children: giving four gifts with a purpose. The idea is to gift the child something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to share. What do you think of this method? Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

In October, President Trump declared the nation's opioid epidemic a public health emergency. Have you dealt with opioid addiction? Do you know someone who has? We hope you'll consider sharing your story - email us at hearsay@whrv.org. Later, we'll check in with local film critic Mal Vincent.

Have you ever needd a special medical procedure? Did you research where and by whom it would be performed? If so, you have experienced the growing trend of patients acting as consumers in the world of medicine. Today, we'll delve into this practice and discuss how it's affecting health care. Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

After last-minute deliberations, the Senate tax bill passed early Saturday morning. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said of the bill that "[e]very segment of taxpayers, every category of taxpayers, on average, gets significant relief." How do you feel about the tax package? Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM for another installment in our series on sexual harassment. Today, host Cathy Lewis will speak with a top sexual harassment trainer about some of the biggest misunderstandings about appropriate workplace conduct.

Today we're discussing the challenges boomers face after inheriting family heirlooms. To sell or not to sell? That's the question! Later, we'll check in with local film critic Mal Vincent.

Dr. Phyllis Neumann is back in studio for the November edition of HearSay Pet Health! We're ready to take your toughest pet questions. Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Did you shop on Small Business Saturday? If so, we'd like to know where! But first, we're delving into Old Dominion University's State of the Commonwealth report and taking a look at the new surf park coming to the Oceanfront.

Last week, we discussed the importance of local journalism and the challenges facing print and digital media. Two of Hampton Roads' own news outlets have undertaken important initiatives within the last year uncovering information about misused tax dollars and how a law from 1982 is impacting non-violent inmates. Today, host Cathy Lewis continues HearSay's conversation about local journalism and delves into The Virginian-Pilot's new podcast "The Shot." Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

It's Thanksgiving Eve and we don't know baout you, but the HearSay Team can't believe how fast the holiday season is flying by. What are your plans for Thanksgiving this year? Are you hoping to avoid cooking? Need a last-minute recipe? We've got you covered! Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Raise your hand if you've attended a Harry Potter midnight premiere (*HearSay Team raises hands*)! Today, in advance of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone concert, we're taking a look at the magical series that impacted readers and movie-lovers everywhere. Share your favorite Harry Potter memory by commenting on our Facebook page, emailing, or tweeting us!

The news of Harvey Weinstein's behavior in the movie industry created a domino effect: Almost daily, new allegations of sexual assault are made against public figures. Today, host Cathy Lewis continues HearSay's conversation about sexual harassment. Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.