Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This we'll consider recent developments in the fight for the future of Virginia's Sweet Briar College. 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.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins Cathy in the studio as we examine the latest animal headlines and tackle your troubling pet problems. Send your questions in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Today, we're taking HearSay on the road! We invite you to join us as we broadcast live from Norfolk's new Slover Library. We'll talk today with Norfolk native, Michael Pietsch. The editor, turned publishing CEO of Hatchette Book Group, has the distinction of editing the works of literary heavyweights like David Foster Wallace, Ernest Hemingway and Donna Tartt.

It's time to take a break from talking to your plants and spend an hour chatting with our favorite gardener, Jim Orband! Jim stops by to answer all your toughest gardening questions and provide some tips about the best ways to keep your late summer garden producing. We'll also discuss how to ensure a bumper crop of pumpkins and other squash this fall.

Sharing is a fundamental human behavior, and the cornerstone of a new business model responsible for the meteoric rise of start-ups like Uber, Air BnB and Kickstarter. As this new "sharing economy" develops, more traditional economic models of technology, fundraising and transportation are being disrupted, and today we'll consider how the old and the new, the selfish and the sharable, might coexist.

This week Old Dominion University is convening a panel of local women who've dedicated themselves to public service roles in our community. On today's HearSay we're joined by some of those panelists working in the fields of local government, academics, and service learning for an exploration of what drew them to those fields and the challenges faced by themselves, and other women in similar roles.

Today, Cathy welcomes Second District Congressman, Scott Rigell, to the show. We'll talk with him about the latest Congressional headlines and specific legislation and issues he's been focused on, including: diplomatic relations with Cuba and Iran, and military force reductions, maternity leave and benefits.

On today's HearSay, we're joined by the columnists and commentators that know Virginia's political machine inside and out. Be sure to tune in for what is sure to be a lively conversation about the issues that continue to dominate the Commonwealth's political landscape.

The Labor Day weekend might be behind us, but there is still plenty to do in Hampton Roads in the coming weeks. Today we'll preview the upcoming "1619 Making of America Conference" at Hampton University, The Elizabeth River Project's "RiverFest," and the 30th anniversary of Colonial Williamsburg's Decorative Arts Museum. Tell us what you'll be doing this month 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.

We're joined today by hiker, author and adventurer, Jennifer Pharr Davis. She was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012 after completing the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail in 46 days, 11 hours, 20 minutes. She'll share her incredible story of determination, endurance and teamwork, one where she averaged 47 miles per day, claiming the overall fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail and becoming the first woman to set the mark.

It has been ten years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast. Today we'll consider how the lessons learned from that natural disaster could be applied to our own coastal community here in Hampton Roads.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This we'll consider the uncertain future of Confederate monuments in the city of Portsmouth. 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 the wake of the tragic killing of two Roanoke, Virginia journalists in the nearby town of Moneta, a national and international conversation about gun violence and mental health is once again taking shape. Today we'll consider how yet another highly publicized shooting is being portrayed by the media, perceived by the public and the different dialogues taking shape in the wake of the violent act and the killer's decision to record and share the act on social media.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins Cathy in the studio as we examine the latest animal headlines and tackle your troubling pet problems. Send your questions in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week Old Dominion University made national headlines for three large banners hanging from a private off-campus house featuring offensive messages directed toward women. 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.

Many people say cooking is just a hobby they enjoy, but perhaps it could be a career. On today's Delicious Dish, we'll explore several avenues of education to achieve a culinary career with the voices that make it happen every day. From enjoying casual classes to becoming a hardcore master chef, HearSay's favorite foodie, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton joins Cathy as we talk about the career options available for the novice or the expert chef.

Today we're joined by the new president of Virginia Wesleyan College, Dr. Scott Miller. Dr. Miller assumed leadership of the Norfolk college in May of this year, following the retirement of longtime school president, Dr. William Greer. We'll talk with Dr. Miller about the challenges facing Virginia Wesleyan College, and other private colleges, and how his experience uniquely prepares him for the opportunities ahead.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. 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.

On today's HearSay, we'll take a closer look at the fundraising challenges facing philanthropic organizations, with industry thought-leader, Karen Osborne. She joins us for a look at the unique socio-economic challenges facing nonprofits, including changes to public perception of philanthropic organizations that continue to impact contribution levels and even staff retention rates.

How would closing a local military base impact Virginia? It's the question on many minds as the U.S. Military continues its downsizing efforts. Today we'll consider if the state would stand to gain more than it loses by embracing BRAC, which stands for Base Realignment and Closure. We'll consider the question today and invite you to weigh in on other issues impacting our region's military community, including a look back at the year since the emergence of ISIS with U.S. Senator, Tim Kaine.