Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

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 sentencing of former Virginia Governor, Bob McDonnell. 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.

One in four older Americans say that they-or a family member-have endured excessive or unwanted medical treatments. That's 25 million Americans who've undergone procedures, received medications and/or had medical tests they would have preferred not to have-a situation more likely to happen when you haven't made or can't make your wishes known. Only one in four Americans has an advance directive, the two-part protection plan that lets family, friends and healthcare practitioners know what types of medical care you want and don't want in a health crisis. Today we're joined by the organizers of a region-wide campaign to promote the value of advanced directives.

With the New Year, come new resolutions and big plans to make big changes. On today's HearSay, Cathy Lewis discusses some of the most fruitful adjustments you can make to your daily routine that will pay the biggest dividends to your financial and physical health.

Help! It's that time of year when we often ponder what our needs truly are and where we need help to get them. From fitness goals, family feuds, and even help in the tech department for that new-fangled electronic gift, HearSay guest host Liz Humes will help you Separate fact from fiction with a panel of experts that will walk you through what might be right for you. We'll also look at some of the last-minute ways you can help others in 2014 as we prepare to usher in a new year.

It's that time of year when social gatherings and parties are in full swing and it can challenge your ability to maintain posture and poise in many ways. How do you handle those gifts you just didn't need? Too many gift cards? Not the right size, but hate to ask where it came from? Worried about the menu but grateful for the food? There are so many do's and don'ts when "minding your manners" from private parties to family get-togethers so on HearSay today, guest host Liz Humes will talk with two experts in manners and demeanors to help you survive the holiday and new year's soirees with style and savvy.

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests - stress and depression. Considering the dizzying array of demands on your time and wallet, it is no surprise. On today's HearSay we'll consider what stresses you out most during this time of year, and we'll explore some easy ways to manage those big sources of holiday worries, like those toxic relatives!

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 for using the bounty of your yard and garden to decorate your home for the holidays.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, when 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 pagewww.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

With the November midterm elections behind us and the 2015 General Assembly Session looming, 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 making headlines across the Commonwealth and the nation.

Now that the election is a month behind us, eyes are already turning to the next big political showdown. Today on HearSay we'll consider the likelihood of a government shutdown, as congress has yet to pass a bill that will fund the United States government. We'll also take a look at what's in store for the 2015 session of the General Assembly.

Gift-giving season is in full swing and your four-legged friends are not to be left out! Resident veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Newman joins us on HearSay to discuss some ideal pet presents and holiday "do's and don'ts." We'll also offer some points to consider before giving a puppy, kitten, or other pet as a gift this holiday season.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider Governor Terry McAuliffe Executive Order continuing the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, a network of Virginia state agencies and local governments designed to protect the natural and economic assets located within Virginia's coastal regions. We're also joined by WHRO President, Bert Schmidt, to discuss plans to make interactive online skills-based lessons available for free to students and workers next year through the station's new SkillsOnline service. 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.

There is a building momentum of innovation and independence here in Hampton Roads, led by bold entrepreneurs following their dreams. Supporting their efforts is key to their success, and that success has the power to transform our region's economy. Cathy Lewis is joined by experts in entrepreneurship for a look at how supporting the next generation of inventors, makers and small business owners is key to Virginia's future.

ODU professor, Andrew Cohen, calls on his real world experience as he educates local students on the "ins and outs" of finance in his Wall Street 101 class. He'll be the first one to admit that he has experience to spare, having spent a decade trading at Bernard Madoff's New York firm. He too was shocked at his former boss' sixty-five billion dollar Ponzi scheme, and lost a dollar or two in the process (two million). He join us today for a frank look at the world of Wall Street and how he transforms students in savvy investors.

If you think Christmas shopping for you family is hard, try being Dr. Carolyn Williams. Her shopping list includes a Grammy Award winner, an Oscar Nominee and a multi-millionaire music producer, all of whom happen to be her son, Pharrell Williams. Dr. Williams joins us today for a look at the incredible life of her son, and the struggles of finding a gift for a man who auctioned off his iconic hat to Arby's for tens of thousands of dollars.

What are the secrets to transforming even the most stagnant of workplaces? It may seem like the million dollar question, but the solution is more practical than you might expect! On today's HearSay we'll get one psychologist's take on how science can create extraordinary workplaces. Later, we turn our eyes to those busy (and not so busy) bodies that fill the workplace as we do a bit of tweaking to your own career prospects.

As the saying goes, "a friend in need is a friend indeed." On today's HearSay we'll consider the best practices for supporting a friend who's going through a rough patch. Is it a circumstance where less really is more, or should you be there every step of the way? Join the conversation at 440-2665 with your own stories of how a friend helped you through those troubled waters.

It's a full-plated holiday edition! Whether you're home for the holidays or heading over the river and through the woods to your family feast, HearSay's Delicious Dish serves up just the right voices to get you prepped and ready for the perfect, festive meal. From the turkey and the ham to the oh-so- sweet endings, our panel of culinary experts, including HearSay's Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton, will walk you through each course and even have some tips on getting the children to lend a helpful hand or two!

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider a Rolling Stone's investigation into sexual assault on the University of Virginia campus. 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.

A new report from Wetlands Watch shows a 78 to 188 year backlog to fix flooded homes in our region, and those repairs come with quite a price tag: four hundred and thirty-one million dollars. Though the numbers do represent a significant hurdle for the region, there's good news in the form of nearly ten thousand jobs that a coastal resilience industry could create. We'll take a closer look at the report's findings with Wetlands Watch Executive Director, Skip Stiles.