Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, beaus and beauties are grabbing the flowers, candies and...smartphones? On today's HearSay, guest host, Kerri Furey, takes a closer look at technology's impact on love, courtship and the longevity of our relationships.

Virginia's fiscal outlook took an unexpected turn for the better this Sunday. State budget writers on Sunday unveiled two spending plans that would give state employees a pay raise, set aside cash to lure new businesses to the Commonwealth and offer more care to Virginia's mentally ill. Today on HearSay we'll take a closer look at the two competing budgets and explore which of the two might ultimately be passed.

Segment A: As the new president of the International Rescue Committee, David Miliband has taken on the challenge of the largest refugee crisis in recent history. Having previously served as UK Foreign Secretary, he is well versed on the international policy issues affecting refugees around the world. He joins us today to discuss the range of issues facing refugees around the world, including immediate concerns in Syria, Iraq and South Sudan. Segment B: In his bestselling book "The Other Wes Moore," Wes Moore recounts his troubled childhood. He was on academic and disciplinary probation by the time he was 9 years and in handcuffs by 11. However, with the guidance of dedicated mentors like his grandfather, he went to Johns Hopkins University, earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, served in the U.S. military in Afghanistan, and was a White House Fellow. His new book, "The Work: My Search for a Life That Matters," is a crystallization of those life lessons and he join us today to unpack the power of his guidin

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider growing controversy surrounding a Measles outbreak at California's Disneyland and The Virginian-Pilot's in-depth reporting of the much-maligned track record of the Navy's workhorse helicopter, the Sea Dragon. 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.

February 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's decision to begin the massive escalation of the Vietnam War. Next to the Civil War, no episode in U.S. history evoked such political and social upheaval as the Vietnam War. Today, in the backwash of two recent wars with troubling parallels to America's failure in Vietnam, Christian Appy, author of the oral history of the Vietnam War, Patriots, joins us for an examination into the Vietnam War and how it redefined America's national identity, conscience, and foreign policy.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the latest polling data from CNU's Wason Center for Public Policy, including hot-button issues such as marijuana legalization, campus rape reporting and ethics reform. 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.

As the saying goes: "time heals all wounds." Even our most embarrassing moments become a hilarious anecdote after enough time, and that's the theme at this year's For Kids Story Slam. We invite you to share your most entertainingly embarrassing experiences as we're joined by past Story Slam performers who'll be doing the same; remember, it's all funny...eventually!

We're joined today by the leadership at Old Dominion University's Strome School of Business for a look at their annual economic forecast for our region and the nation. The report is recognized nationally as an accurate harbinger for the fiscal outlook for both the Commonwealth and the nation.

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 at the start of the 2015 General Assembly session.

"Where should we go out for dinner?" How many times have you asked that question and wondered if your dining-out dollar will be well-spent? On today's HearSay, find out where you can get a buffet of some of Hampton Roads best restaurants all in one place to help you make that decision. We'll talk about WHRO's Strolling Supper (whro.org/strollingsupper) and chat with Create TV's Laura McIntosh of "Bringing It Home" who will be at the event to share a demonstration. HearSay's favorite foodie, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton is also on the program to reveal this year's "Platinum Plate" winners from Coastal Virginia Magazine and Hell's Kitchen finalist Chef Bryant Gallaher of Virginia Beach is in our studio to talk about his experience on the hit network show. Plus, it's Girl Scout cookie time and there are some new flavors in town we have to sample! Have lunch with HearSay and join us for the Delicious Dish!

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the ever-evolving role non-profits play in shaping our communities. 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 pagewww.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

The mercury 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 2015 with some useful tips for keeping your pets toasty and safe in these brisk winter months.

Last week saw temperatures drop to near record lows 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 2015 Virginia Flower and Garden Expo, Jan 30-Feb 1 at the Va Beach Convention Center.

With a steamy combination of biblical themes, sexual tension and murder, Richard Strauss' Salome surprised opera audiences when it appeared in 1905. Virginia Opera's upcoming Salome, co-produced with Portland Opera in Oregon, brings those themes to the modern-day Middle East. The timing is impeccable, and showcases the power of the arts to create a new lens through which we view our existence and place in the world. We're joined today by the creative minds behind the Virginia Opera's production of Salome for a look at the ever-changing role the arts play in shaping our understanding of major cultural, religious and current events.

In advance of her Tuesday, February 3 Norfolk Forum appearance, we're joined by women's rights activist, writer and politician, Ayaan Hirsi Ali. She was born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1969, and as a young child, she was subjected to female genital mutilation. Later, she escaped an arranged marriage to a distant uncle by feeling to the Netherlands, where she was granted asylum and went on to become an elected member of the Dutch parliament. Her most recent research focuses on the complex and tumultuous relationship between the West and Islam.

The sound of gunfire in the newsroom of a Paris satirical weekly echoed around the world of satire last Wednesday, but those who make their living at mockery vowed to press on. As the news spread, American satirists, journalists, humorists and comedians were joining in the condemnations and clarion calls for freedom. We're joined today by Virginian-Pilot cartoonist, Walt Taylor, as we consider the potential chilling effect that last week's attacks could have on similar satirical publications.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll discuss the economic implications of the sale and imminent departure of the Norfolk Admirals hockey team. 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 pagewww.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Education, marijuana decriminalization and gun control are just a few of the focuses of the 2015 session of the Virginia General Assembly. Today on HearSay, we'll bring you a preview of the session's planned legislation with political analyst, Dr. Quentin Kidd.

A study published recently in the journal Education + Training found that there is an important line to draw between parental involvement and over-parenting. On today's HearSay we'll consider the behavior of "helicopter parents" and the lasting impact it has on both children and their parents.

The new Slover Memorial Library on Plume Street has over 130,000 square feet of space, including the newly restored Seaboard Building. Cutting edge technology sits comfortably nestled within classic architectural forms, including a green screen for your independent film production, a place to get married, and much more. Today we'll take a look behind the scenes of the building's design and construction and look ahead to the multifaceted roll it will fill after its grand opening this weekend.