Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Everyone loves a good "do it yourself" project, especially at this time of year, but should medical testing be one of them? More and more screening kits are available over the counter making it easy for people to test themselves for pregnancy, HIV and even paternity - but is this the kind of news people should get delivered from the postman, or their physician? Dr. Dan Neumann, MD will join us to talk about why sometimes opening at home test kit can be a lot like opening a can of worms.

Our today's HearSay, we're diving face-first into a look at a sustainable celebration of the seafood in our waters, including the Virginia Aquarium's Sensible Seafood Program and festival. lso consider what chefs are doing locally to make sure finfish and shellfish are here for future generations to enjoy. We'll also cozy up next to one of our favorite pies--the delectable, hand-held creation from Latin America: empanadas.

HearSay is hittin' the road! We'll be broadcasting live from Norfolk's new Slover Library for an up close look at the incredible genesis of the breath-taking space. We'll explore the journey of the three designers responsible for the Slover and consider the evolving role of public spaces, such as libraries, in changing urban communities. You can join the program by e-mail us at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

With a warm breeze comes those pesky fleas! As you and your pets venture outdoors to frolic in the sunshine, all manner of creepy crawlers are just waiting to make a meal of your pets (and you)! Our favorite veterinarian, Dr Phyllis Neumann, will walk you through flea and tick prevention, with hopes of keeping you and your furry friends itch free.

To rephrase the song "Spring is busting out all over!" Gardening Guru Jim Orband joins us to tackle your questions about all things garden related. Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org, post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis. You can also call in live with your questions during the broadcast at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Our HearSay Editorial Roundtable On todays 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.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll one Norfolk woman's work to empower Afghanistan women through mountaineering and the culmination of one local couple's fight for marriage equality. 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.

On today's HearSay we'll take a glimpse into our region's growing entrepreneurial community, and consider an innovative new program designed to offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to an even broader audience. 1 Million Cups was created to connect inventors and innovators and entrepreneurs with mentors and advisers, in order ro gain insight into ways they can improve their business and gather realtime feedback. Join us as we explore how a cup of coffee (and a conversation) just might spark and entrepreneurial revolution!

Performance artist, Victoria Melody, made waves at the Edinburg Fringe Festival with her one-woman, one-dog, show, Major Tom. She joins us live in studio to discuss the incredible real-life inspiration for her latest work; her unlikely journey to 34-year-old beauty queen, and how her unruly basset hound, became a championship show dog.Five words: MAL. VINCENT. LIVE. IN. STUDIO. Local treasure, and reluctant celebrity, Mal Vincent, joins us live for a hilarious and irreverent look back at his decades of experience rubbing elbows with Hollywood's biggest stars.

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Today we'll look back at the remarkable life and times of our 16th President with the curator of The Chrysler Museum's two Lincoln exhibits.Segment B: Music, Light and Glass Local patrons of the arts will be no stranger to the dazzling artwork of master glassblower, Dale Chihuly. The artist's incredible glass sculptures will take new life this weekend as set pieces for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's performance of Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle. We're joined today by the Chihuly Studio's Head of Exhibition's for a closer look at how seven of the artist's most stunning sculptures brought new life to the classic opera.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. 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.

Libraries across Hampton Roads are teaming up to build a sense of community between citizens of neighboring cities by encouraging them to read and discuss the same book: Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. We'll discuss the region-spanning initiative, and consider the six decade impact of Bradbury's seminal work. Segment B: A Taxing Time of Year Does the mention of "April 15th" fill you with hope for a big tax refund, or strike fear into your financially miss-managed heart!? As the deadline for filing your taxes approaches, we'll consider some of the big taxpayer missteps to avoid and how best to proceed if you're a few years behind in filing a return.

An intrepid group of William and Mary students are creating and implementing programs the build community and afford creative opportunities for veterans, service members and their families. Their new program is sending veterans with PTSD, TBI and other combat-related injuries back to boot camp -- comedy boot camp! Join us as we explore the healing power of laughter with a group of veterans who are turning stand-up into a uniquely therapeutic experience.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the regional unpack of a new locally stationed aircraft carrier. 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.

Today we're joined live in studio Virginia's by 3rd District Congressman, Bobby Scott. He'll bring us an update from the Capitol and share his views on federal budgets and resdistricting and take your calls and questions!

As baseball fans across America rejoice at the return of our national past-time, we'll consider the long and complex relationship between America and Cuba through the lens of baseball.Segment B: Your Best Admission Position,With college application season in full swing, we've got a primer on how best to position your student to nail their application, essay and interview.Segment C: REframe,Nearly 26 years after discovering his mother dead in her bed, a Lafayette High School graduate is using film to reframe the events of that morning and face the murderer: his father. Raymond Suthinithet joins us live to share is harrowing journey of self-discovery on today's HearSay.

On the morning of December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life, all within the space of four brief hours. In her book, My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this unusual and inspiring voyage out of the abyss of a wounded brain. She joins us to discuss her incredible eight year journey to heal completely.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. 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, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that he has signed 733 bills passed by the Virginia General Assembly, vetoed 17 and amended 50 others, including tightening ethics reforms. On today's HearSay we'll take a closer look at the bills that didn't make the cut and consider the Governor's reasoning behind those 17 vetoes.

This April Fool's Day, a congressional act that revised federal insurance premiums goes into effect. Coastal homeowners, including many here in Hampton Roads, don't find anything funny about the new costs. The government is slowly phasing out subsidized flood insurance for more than a million Americans with houses in flood zones who, in some cases, pay half the true commercial rate. We'll take a closer look at the local impacts of the new rates and hear how residents across our region are bracing for the flood of new costs.