Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

In South Sudan's Yida Refugee Camp, Ross Wood gets things done. Ross recently finished working as relief coordinator in the Yida Refugee Camp, where he managed and oversaw programs that serve the 70,000 refugees and provided important services such as food distributions, clean water production, health and hygiene training and nutrition counseling. He joins us today with his first-hand experiences working as an educator and advocate for peace in not just South Sudan, but also Nicaragua, Morocco and Israel.

There are more than two billion Muslims in the world today. Their numbers continue to grow. What do we know about their religion, their conflicts, and them as individuals? To shed light on the Middle East's tumultuous and tragic trajectory, Dr. Marc Lynch, a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute for Middle East Studies at George Washington University, joins us in advance of his Hampton Roads World Affairs Council lecture this week.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the verdict of the corruption trial of former Virginia governor, Bob McDonnell, and his wife, Maureen. 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.

Last week, Governor Terry McAuliffe formed a task force to combat sexual violence at the state's colleges and universities, addressing a problem that has commanded attention this year in Washington and on campuses nationwide. Today we'll talk with representatives from our local universities about their efforts to prevent sexual violence and ensure prompt and fair resolution when cases arise.

The Supreme Court of Virginia sought out the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board with a $200,000 one-year grant to start a veterans' specific docket in its decade-old civilian drug court. The enhanced services offered by the veterans' track will include family therapy, re-entry assistance, PTSD care, psychiatric assessment and medication monitoring. The program's organizers join us live in studio to discuss the pilot program and its benefits for veterans in crisis.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week members of the local community share their experiences with racial profiling. 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.

Medical technology can complicate the dying process, especially when combined with challenging religious beliefs and ethics concerns. We're joined today by two Catholic and Jewish scholars as we discuss controversies and perspectives around withdrawing life sustaining treatment, palliative care measures, assisted suicide, and the criteria of death for transplantation of organs and tissues.

Dog parks can be a great chance for dogs and their owners to break the everyday monotony of "the walk" and cut loose a little bit. However, with the freedom of the dog park comes dangers for the pooches and a surprisingly complex subculture for the humans. Join us today as we take all your pet health questions and try to better prepare you for those unleashed days at the dog park!

Segment A: Flavor Profiles First up in our monthly cooking program, HearSay host Cathy Lewis talks with our favorite foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton and gets the latest dish on local restaurants and eateries with our popular "Flavor Profiles" segment. Segment B: Cooking Classes for the Masses Getting a culinary degree is great, but what if you want to learn a few new tips and tricks in the kitchen? On today's HearSay we find out about some places that offer recreational cooking classes here in Hampton Roads.

Each year, Old Dominion University's Social Science Research Center conducts a "Life in Hampton Roads" survey. This year marks the fifth edition of the telephone survey designed to gauge the "mood" of our region. We'll speak with the creators of the survey and see how Hampton Roads residents feel about diverse issues and topics including transportation and traffic, local and state government, education, health, emergency preparedness, the economy and crime.

The "American Dream" has long been a defining characteristic of our country and home ownership is at the heart of that ethos. Events of the past decade have rendered this milestone all but unattainable for many Americans, including our nation's veterans. Habitat for Humanity is fighting to change that by uniting donors, builders and volunteers across all of Hampton Roads in a growing initiative to provide homes for the families of service members in need. We'll talk with these individuals who are empowering local veterans to make the dream of owning a home a reality.

For the United States, World War II began in the Pacific Ocean at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. In the Atlantic, however, the war reached North American shores on Jan. 11, 1942, with the beginning of Operation Drumbeat. For six months, the waters off the coast of Tidewater and the Outer Banks played host to a small group of German U-boats. The fleet operated with impunity and sunk hundreds of Allied merchant vessels, occasionally in view of Virginia Beach residents and tourists. In The Burning Shore, Ed Offley details the events of those desperate months, and he joins guest host, Liz Humes, to share that incredible story.

HearSay's favorite gardener, Jim Orband, joins us in studio to answer your toughest gardening questions and to talk about how fluctuating summer temperatures and surprisingly frequent rains will impact your garden. He'll also offer some easy tips for keeping pesky garden pests at bay.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we consider that, barring a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court, same-sex marriages in Virginia will be legal as soon as 8 a.m. this Thursday. 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 consider the rising popularity of birth assistants and attendants such as midwives and doulas. We're joined today by local midwives and doulas to discuss their individual roles, spanning from the start of pregnancy to the moment of delivery and beyond.

As the third week of the trial of former Virginia Governor, Bob McDonnell, and his wife, Maureen, on charges of corruption concludes, 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 dominating the Commonwealth's political landscape.

Join us today as we consider the challenges and rewards awaiting the women of Hampton Roads who are embracing the entrepreneurial spirit and strike out on their own. We'll talk with the founders of a local incubator that's helping women take their fledgling small businesses to the next level, as well as women who've found success growing their small businesses here in Hampton Roads.

On today's HearSay we'll consider how Virginians get from point A to point B, and why the routes and rides they choose can stir up some serious controversy. In the first half we'll discuss a new HRT survey designed get the region talking about how it moves with the goal of getting people where they're headed in new, faster ways. Later, Virginia Secretary of Transportation, Aubrey Lane, joins us to discuss the Commonwealth's temporary agreement with ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft, allowing them to operate here in Virginia.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we turn our attention abroad as we examine the local implications of recent U.S. military action in Iraq. First, an expert in the field of infectious disease takes your questions as missionaries return home to North Carolina after working with Ebola patients in Liberia. 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.

Today Virginia's same-sex marriage ban was ruled unconstitutional last week in the first such decision by a federal appellate court in the South. The Virginia lawsuit that brought about the ruling was filed by two same-sex couples, including Timothy Bostic and Tony London of Norfolk, who had been denied a marriage license. The ruling is the latest several developments in the LGBTQ community's pursuit of equal rights under the law. On this edition of HearSay with Cathy Lewis, a panel of guests throughout the hour will discuss the movement and also how it will be a part of a large celebration, PrideFest 2014, coming up on August 23rd at Norfolk's Town Point Park.