Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

The Oxford dictionary defines "comforts" as "things that contribute to physical ease and well-being." Many times when we think of comforts, we think of comfort foods—the dishes that keep us warm and cozy inside. On this month’s HearSay Delicious Dish, autumn is the perfect time of year to cook-up comfort in the kitchen— beef stew, turkey casserole, apple pie, pumpkin soup, mac and cheese, chicken pot pie, and so much more. Our favorite foodie, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton joins us with a team of experts on helping you whip up the dishes that warm you up as the fall rolls in.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the City of Norfolk's forthcoming Resilient City Strategy, created as part of the Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities Challenge. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us 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.

As the season changes and the leaves start to fall, it's as good a time as any to give your garden a little extra TLC before hunkering down for the winter. Our gardening guru, Jim Orband will take all your late-season questions at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. Plus, one local entrepreneur's love of planting keeps him gardening all year long--under glass!

With statewide elections just two weeks away, we've gathered the columnists and commentators that know Virginia's political machine inside and out for a look at just what's at stake. Be sure to tune in for what will no doubt be a lively conversation about the issues dominating this year's race for control of the Virginia Senate.

Mister Movies himself, Mal Vincent, joins us live in studio today for a look ahead to Oscar season. With his signature wit and charm, Mal offers some early predictions on which movies, directors, actors and actresses might be taking home a golden statuette.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the economic impact if a newly approved $618 million dollar electron collider facility is housed in Newport News. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us 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 6th District comprises parts of the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach in the Hampton Roads. In addition the district includes the Eastern Shore and Mathews County on the Middle Peninsula. The district includes most of the northern half of Norfolk. Richard Ottinger (R) | Lynwood Lewis (D)

Virginia's 3rd District includes all of the City of Poquoson, parts of the cities of Hampton, and Suffolk, all of the counties of Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, and New Kent and parts of Isle of Wight, James City County, Surry and York. Thomas Norment (R) [Declined] | Hugo Reyes (D) Virginia's 7th District comprises parts of the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach in the Hampton Roads area of Southeast Virginia. The district includes only two precincts in Norfolk, so almost the entire district is in Virginia Beach. Frank Wagner (R) [Declined] | Gary McCollum (D)

Virginia's 1st Senate District includes all of the City of Williamsburg, most of the City of Newport News, and parts of James City County, York County, the City of Suffolk and the City of Hampton.

Virginia's 8th Senate District includes the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from the the eastern half of the Lynnhaven Inlet on Shore Drive to the North Carolina border and includes First Landing State Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, NAS Oceana and CDSA Dam Neck Naval Station.

Which party will control the Virginia Senate after the November 3 general election? The Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University hosted a debate between Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment (R) and Minority Leader Dick Saslaw (D) this week. Today, we bring you that event in which Norment and Saslaw debate why voters should give their respective party the majority. This program was edited for time contraints.

The November general election is less than a month away. On today's program, Dr. Quentin Kidd, Vice Provost and director of the Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, joins HearSay host, Cathy Lewis, to review the candidates and the issues voters are facing this year. Later, we're joined by Dr. James Koch, Board of Visitors Professor of Economics and President Emeritus at Old Dominion University. Dr. Koch shares his findings in the 16th Annual State of the Region Report with us as we explore its implications for the Hampton Roads area.

There's a new news station in town and its address is online! Southside Daily is Local Voice's newest radio-supported online newspaper using the same model as the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily (WYDaily.com). On today's program, we'll talk with the creators of this latest media mix of radio and newspaper reporting. Later in the hour, Senator Mark Warner was an entrepreneur from a young age and became the world's first cellular industry broker. As Governor, he led Virginia out of its worst fiscal crisis in decades, and evenutally made it to the U.S. Senate. Author Will Payne joins us to discuss his new book, Mark Warner the Dealmaker, the story of how Senator Warner entered the governor's office a hands-on dealmaker and emerged a statesman.

Join us for an update today on the latest with Hurricane Joaquin and the record-setting flooding in Hampton Roads. Later in the hour, Old Dominion University is holding its 38th Annual Literary Festival this week. We're joined by festival organizer Renee Olander and Irish poet Ted Deppe, whose latest work is Orpheus on the Red Line. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us 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.

In our program, we'll get an update from weather forecasters and emergency officials on the latest on Hurricane Joaquin and its possible impact on our region.

On this month's Delicious Dish on HearSay with Cathy Lewis, we'll toast to local vineyards on the cusp of Virginia Wine Month. During the month of October, vineyards across the commonwealth celebrate the fruits of their labor that turn out some of the most sought-after wines in the country. Our favorite foodie, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton is in the studio to talk vino and we'll also talk a little about the topic of tipping. Do you tip for take-out or delivery? Join our monthly culinary conversation at noon!

Throughout life, it's nearly impossible to accomplish anything meaningful and rewarding without being a newcomer. Still, for most of us, the prospect of having to meet new people, learn new skills, and take on new roles provokes uneasy, anxious feelings. For some, that anxiety escalates into dread, resulting in missed opportunities, disappointment, and failure. Today we'll consider what Separates cool newcomers from the nervous masses with Keith Rolag, author of the new book, "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE NEW: How to Be Comfortable, Confident, and Successful in New Situations."

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the uncertain future of one Newport News teacher who's been placed on leave for using a racial epithet in a lesson about the use of derogatory names, and we'll explore the roll manufacturing plays in bolstering our region's economy. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us 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.

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. While many states require early screening for dyslexia, Virginia does not. Today we'll consider the impact of dyslexia on both students and adults with one of the foremost speakers on the learning disability, Marie Sexton of the Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation.

Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe, is holding roundtable events all across the Commonwealth this month. The goal is to gather teachers, students and parents for their input on how the Commonwealth should be investing in public education. Virginia Secretary of Education, Anne Holton, join us live today in advance of the September 28th roundtable here in Hampton Roads.