Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Few things will get you yearning for spring like temperatures in the teens, half a foot of ice on the ground, and a extended time spent cooped up with your kids. So take a breather from that back breaking snow shoveling, and gather round the radio as we entertain a dream of spring with our favorite gardening guru, Jim Orband.

The Daily Press' Dave Ress joins us today for an update on the latest from the 2016 session of the Virginia General Assembly -- including an update on Rep. Randy Forbes fast-moving campaign for Rep. Scott Rigell's soon to be vacated 2nd district seat. We'll also talk with Virginia Secretary of Transportation, Aubrey Lane, about the future of light rail in Hampton Roads.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll talk with Wason Center Directir, Dr. Quentin Kidd, about new polling that shows a partisan divide among Virginians on issues like gun control and Medicaid. We'll also discuss the significance of the recent discovery of the existence of gravitational waves. Join us with your thoughts 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.

Cancer sufferers have endless questions about living with the disease, and Nurses Jamie Schwachter and Josette Snyder have spent decades answering frequently asked questions and out-of-the-box queries on theCancer Answer Line at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute. The two have pooled their experiences into a new book called, The Complete Cancer Organizer, filled with answers to the most common questions about living well during and following cancer treatment. Join guest host Kerri Furey as we discuss Jamie And Josette's lists, tips, and suggestions for those living with Cancer.

Opening this week at the Chrysler Museum, artist Edward Burtynsky's new exhibit features large-format aerial photographs of bodies of water around the world. When rendered so large, the images become abstract, forcing viewers to see water in a different way. We're joined today by Chrysler Museum Director, Erik Neil, for a closer look at this new exhibition and its focus on how the environment has been affected by humans.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll talk with U.S. Senator, Mark Warner, about his efforts to make college more affordable for Virginia's students. Join us with your thoughts 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.

The Daily Press' Dave Ress joins us today for an update on the latest from the 2016 session of the Virginia General Assembly -- including a Senate-led look into soaring pharmaceutical prices in the Commonwealth.

The city of Flint, Michigan is in crisis. Findings of dangerously high levels of lead in the city's water prompted President Barack Obama to sign an emergency declaration and order aid from Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. The research on Flint's municipal water quality was conducted by a team of 25 researches from Virginia Tech -- a group also largely responsible for the situation there gaining national attention. Today we'll speak with one of the leaders of that team about their work in Flint and the dangers facing other cities with aging infrastructure.

Of the 44 million kids and young adults in the United States playing organized sports each year, at least one-half million are treated for traumatic brain injury. Because concussions and brain injury are not readily observable, they are often treated like invisible wounds and ignored by coaches and parents. Today we're joined by one of the nation's foremost experts on brain heath for a look at the dangers posed by untreated concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll talk with Old Dominion University Economic Forecasting Director Vinod Agarwal about the progress our region has made in recovering the 15,000 jobs lost during the recession. Join us with your thoughts 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.

With the 2016 Presidential election fast approaching, we're joined by the Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy, Quentin Kidd, for a look at what's to come. We'll consider how tonight's Iowa caucus might shape the field of Presidential hopefuls, and consider how our purple state is likely to vote come November.

The mercury (and snow) is falling all across Hampton Roads, so if you're feeling the chill this winter season, chances are your pets are, too. Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us for the first "HearSay Pet Heath" installment of 2016 with some useful tips for keeping your pets toasty and safe in these brisk winter months.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll talk with second district Congressman, Scott Rigell, about his decision not to seek reelection. Join us with your thoughts 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.

This month's HearSay's Delicious Dish brings you the Platinum Plate! We will reveal the winners of this year's top restaurant awards from Coastal Virginia Magazine. It's also the sweetest month of the year as we share some of the top treats that your Valentine's Day sweetheart will love! Plus, host Cathy Lewis and Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton catch up with two of our past celebrity guests to see what's cookin' with them now! Don't miss this five-star edition of HearSay's Delicious Dish!

This weekend, former Republican Lt. Governor, Bill Bolling, wrote an op/ed in the Richmond Times-Disaptch questioning the future of the GOP. Today he joins us with his take on the new challenges faced by the political party he has been dedicated to since working on his first political capaign at age 15.

Last month saw temperatures climb to record highs across Hampton Roads, so today our resident "gardening guru," Jim Orband, stops by for his monthly visit to help you prep your garden for the chilly and possibly snowy winter months to come. For our loyal listeners looking for inspiration for their 2015 gardens, we're giving away sets of tickets to the 2016 Virginia Flower and Garden Expo, Feb. 4 - 6 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll get the latest from Richmond as the second week of the Virginia General Assembly gets underway. Join us with your thoughts 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.

Last week, three of our local Republican members of Congress joined other colleagues in requesting that the Supreme Court stop a new, judge-selected redistricting plan in Virginia or risk a postponing of congressional elections in the Commonwealth -- included in their list of concerns was "electoral chaos" and "mass voter confusion." On today's HearSay we'll take a closer look at the newly redrawn map and the impact its new boundaries could have on voters and legislators.

This weekend, hundreds of undergraduate women will gather at Old Dominion University for a conference focused on helping them continue careers in the field of physics. Almost half of all undergraduate physics departments in the U.S. have no female professors, and in 2014 women earned less than 25 percent of bachelor degrees in physics, and less than 20 percent of doctoral degrees in physics. Today we'll talk with students and local leaders in the field about the importance of supporting women pursuing careers in physics and other STEM fields.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll discuss the latest developments in continuing standoff in Oregon between self-styled militiamen and the federal government. Join us with your thoughts 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.