Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider the social media firestorm that followed the rescue of a young child after a fall into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo. We invite you to share your question, and comments by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Next Tuesday, Virginians will cast the first ballots in what is already proving to be a hard-fought race to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat being vacated by retiring Virginia Congressman, Scott Rigell. Today we'll take a closer look at the three candidates on the June 14th Republican primary ballot and consider how the results of that contest will impact the decision facing voters when a Republican and Democrat square off for the 2nd District seat come November.

Today we'll talk with Jarl Mohn about deep media experience has spanned all media platforms as well as rapid changes in audience trends. He spent almost 20 years in radio, many as a disc jockey at stations including WNBC in New York. In addition to his on-air work in radio, he served as a programmer, general manager, and owner of a group of radio stations. He created E! Entertainment Television, and served as its president and CEO for almost a decade.

PrideFest turns 28 this June for Hampton Roads Pride, the local non-profit, LGBT organization whose mission is to unite the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and allied communities in support of inclusion, dignity and equality of all people. Hampton Roads Pride's annual celebration held at Town Point Park is the city's largest one-day celebration and this year's theme is Love Unites. How did organizers select that theme? What major strides has it seen for the LGBT community in our region? We'll talk with festival organizers and board members on today's program about the festival coming up on June 18, 2016.

WHRO's Emmy-nominated digital arts initiative, "The Scene" is half-way through its third season. So far, you've gotten to see a slice of life from local artists including a world-renown blues musician, a fabric artist, a ceramic sculptor, and a traveling band of seven siblings. How do producers with "The Scene" uncover these gems of the vibrant local arts community from around Hampton Roads? How has being a part of this series affected the lives of the artists profiled? What's coming up this season? Join the conversation and tell us what "The Scene" means or is for you.

Is it finally spring?! With weather this lovely, you can't really expect us to contain our excitement, can you? However you can expect our gardening guru, Jim Orband, to swing by and wax poetic about bulbs and rhizomes!

Segment A: How much is that box of old baseball cards in your attic worth? Today vintage sports memorabilia expert, Michael Osacky, joins us to talk about his life spent collecting pre-1970 sports cards, especially tobacco and Cracker Jack baseball cards, and how to figure out which cards in your dusty old collection might be worth a second look! Segment B: Sports fans are the most ardent brand loyalists on earth. Each and every day, millions of people around the globe show their passion for sports as they devote countless hours and many billions of dollars to this very visible aspect of contemporary popular culture. Sports enthusiasts are tribal in nature. Logos and uniform designs often connect generations of fans who follow their favorite teams and athletes with dedication and intensity. Todd Radom has been creating some the most visible brands in American professional sports for more than twenty years. He joins us to share what it takes to design for sports, and why it's like no other design niche anywh

HearSay's Delicious Dish welcomes the summer season of food and fun with a very special show, live from the WHRO parking lot! Join host Cathy Lewis and our favorite foodie Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton for a "Memorial Day picnic" outside! What summer dishes are on your menu this year? We'll also talk about what's trending and where you can enjoy the most the season has to offer for your pantry. Stop by for lunch (and sweet treats!) and join us today for this special edition of HearSay!

Civility is more about more than being nice, or polite. It is about finding common ground in the midst of our differences and expressing disagreement without disrespect. Today we'll consider why civility seems to be vanishing from our day to day interactions, be they on-line or face-to-face. Do you find youself having a hard time remaining civil in the midst of fierce disagreements? Join us today with your experiences at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

With an estimated population of 70 million dogs living in U.S. households, millions of people – most of them children – are bitten by dogs every year. The majority of these bites are preventable, and today we'll explore how: from properly training and socializing your pet to educating your children on how - or if - they should approach a dog.

Segment A: The watchword of Holocaust lessons is, "Never Forget". But once there are no longer survivors to recount their personal stories, what then? Today we will talk with the film makers behind "What We Carry," an effort to interview and document the experiences of the Holocaust. Three new films in their series will premiere this Sunday, May 22 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts at 2:00 PM. Segment B: A new interactive art installation in Norfolk's NEON Arts District is garnering international attention. The high-tech mural, titled "Transparent Seas," responds to the viewer's proximity to the work -- revealing new layers of illustration with every step. A effort is a collaboration between renowned illustrator Jason Levesque and Norfolk digital creative agency, Grow. We'll talk with the artist and Grow founder, Drew Ungvarsky, about the collaboration and the role local businesses can play in "activating" a community through art.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. We invite you to share your question, and comments by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis

Segment A: It ain't easy being elite green! We're joined by the Manager of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center, Chris Gorri, about the fascility's recen recognition recognized for pushing the envelope in energy efficiency and water conservation -- all while being a beautiful and healthy place to work. Segment B: Today we'll talk with William Finnigan, author of the Pulitzer-Prize winning memoir, "Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life." The Pulitzer Prize Board described Barbarian Days as “an old-school adventure story, and intellectual autobiography, a social history, a literary road move, and an extraordinary exploration of the gradual mastering of an exacting little-understood art.”

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. We invite you to share your question, and comments by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis

President Obama's eldest daughter, Malia made headlines last week over the announcement that she would be taking a "gap year" before enrolling at Harvard. We'll consider the growing popularity and debate over the benefits of taking a year off between high school and college as educators, students, parents, and college admissions staff weigh in.

Today we'll talk with Norfolk Mayor-Elect, Kenneth Alexander, as well as consider the impact of region-wide results for last week's elections for mayor, city council, and school board.

We're taking HearSay on the road! Join us today as we broadcast live from the Norfolk Botanical Gardens with our gardening guru, Jim Orband. Look for us near the NBG's Hummingbird Garden and pull up a chair and spend the hour with us. We'll we taking your gardening questions live.

Segment A: The Antiques Roadshow is headed to town! We'll talk today with ARS Executive Producer, Marha Bemko, about the show's upcoming June 25 visit to Virginia Beach. Segment B: Recently, William and Mary announced that by Fall 2016, upperclassmen and graduate students can opt to live with other students regardless of sex, gender, or gender expression. This policy adjustment was pushed for and designed primarily by students. Today we'll explore the flexible housing model and its implementation at colleges and universities across the country, and consider the implication for students and college communities.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. We invite you to share your question, and comments by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

A week ago a gay rights activist, Xulhaz Mannan, and his friend were killed in Bangladesh's capital city, Dhaka. Mannan served as the editor of Roopbaan, the country's only LGBT magazine, and had familial ties to Hampton Roads. We'll talk today with Mannan's nephew, Raj Islam, and other members of Virginia Beach's Human Rights Council and Hampton Roads Pride about the global impact of Xulhaz Mannan's death.