Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

History is filled people you've probably never heard of, but who helped shape the word as we know it. Muses and neighbors, friends and relatives, accomplices and benefactors who never made the history books -- but made a big difference. Join us for the stories of these incredible sidekicks, including: Michael and Joy Brown, who gifted Harper Lee a year's worth of wages to help her write To Kill a Mockingbird, and John Ordway, the colleague who walked with Lewis and Clark every step of the way.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest international news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider The Virginian-Pilot's investigation of Virginia Beach Mayor, Will Sessoms. 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.

It's fall in Virginia, but don't blink or you could miss it. The chilly winter weather will be upon us in no time. Gardening guru Jim Orband joins us in the studio today to talk about how to maintain your garden as winter quietly creeps up on Hampton Roads.

It's National Adoption Month, and here in Virginia there is a renewed effort to find permanent homes and support for the more than 800 children in Virginia's foster care system. Today we'll take a very personal look at one couple's choice to adopt three children and how it has transformed their family and explore what the process is like for local families looking to adopt.

Let's face it, your house is a mess. Even the most well-organized home is typically packed to the brim with all manner of bric-a-brac, clutter and junk. On today's HearSay organizational guru, Amy Volk, walks us through some foolproof ways you can cut through the clutter and simplify your home along with your life.

Governor McAuliffe's Commission to Ensure Integrity and Public Confidence in State Government was created primarily in response to the conviction last month of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, on public corruption charges, but a new issue is taking prominence. When a panel of three federal judges ruled that Virginia's 3rd U.S. House District was racially gerrymandered, the issue of bipartisan redistricting rose to the top of the commission's to-do list. Today we'll consider how efforts aimed at bipartisan redistricting in the Commonwealth could unfold.

In advance of his appearance at next week's Norfolk Forum, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and commentator, Dr. Charles Krauthammer, joins us live. Named by Financial Times as the most influential commentator in America, Charles Krauthammer has been honored from every part of the political spectrum for his bold, lucid and original writing, and he joins us today to share his uncommon insight into America's charted course following last week's elections.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest international news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider the issues facing our nation's veterans as they search for careers outside of the military. 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.

It's the time of the year when animals are fattening up in preparation for a long winter's hibernation, whereas your pets are a little soft in the middle because they eat almost as much bacon as you do. Join us during pet obesity month as we discuss how to keep those pudgy pets healthy with HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann.

The ballots have been cast and the votes are in. Today we take a look at the results of yesterday's elections and consider the implications for our local and national government with 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.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest international news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider the key issues you'll find on ballots across Hampton Roads and weigh how the results of this election will impact controll of the U.S. Senate. 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.

Join us for our final installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates seeking election to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by former Virginia Goveror, Mark Warner. We'll leave the bright lights, glaring opposition, and aggressive campaign advertising behind and foster a candid discussion in which the candidates can share their thoughts on tough issues and their goals for the Commonwealth.

On this edition of HearSay's Delicious Dish, host Cathy Lewis and our favorite foodie Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton dig into the kitchen bag of tricks for some ideas to liven up your Halloween treats. We'll find out some sinister secrets to kooky cupcakes and devilish desserts for your Halloween fun! Plus, we ask you to share your "sweet" Halloween memories and what your favorite treat is for the season of ghosts and ghouls.

Join us for our penultimate installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates from the 2nd Congressional District of Virginia. The Virginia 2nd encompasses all of Accomack and Northampton Counties and the City of Virginia Beach and parts of the cities of Norfolk and Hampton.

Join us for our fourth installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates from the 4th Congressional District of Virginia. The Virginia 4th covers all or part of the counties of Amelia, Brunswick, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince George, Southampton, Sussex, and the cities of Chesapeake, Colonial Heights, Emporia, Franklin, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Suffolk.

Join us for our third installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates from the 1st Congressional District of Virginia. The Virginia 1st is often referred to as "America's First District" as the VA-1st includes Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the New World.

"Oh, what do you do for a living?" It's a question that follows almost every introduction, and it says a lot about our culture and the role jobs play in defining our personal identity. Today we'll consider the extent to which a career shapes how others view you and, more importantly, how you view yourself.

In her new book, War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities-from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the US military is long and rich, and Rebecca Frankel joins guest host, Kerri Fury, to explore their history and evolving role in today's modern battlefield.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest international news headlines that have you talking. Today we're joined by British Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Westmacott, and former Israeli Parliament member, Dr. Einat Wilf. 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.

Have you had a moment that reshaped your life? Was there and experience that brought about an almost instantaneous shift in the course of your thinking and the way you you've lived? Today we'll consider the power of a paradigm shift with two people who've been very public about their life altering moments. First, Dr. Eben Alexander, a renowned academic neurosurgeon, spent 54 years honing his scientific worldview until a transcendental near-death experience. Later, we talk with ABC News' Dan Harris about how an on-air breakdown in front of five million people left him forever changed.