Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

A decade ago internships were regarded as an effective way to make yourself more marketable after college. However, in the midst of this increasingly competitive job market, more and more applicants are finding themselves all but unmarketable without one. Opponents argue that interns are little more than "free labor," while proponents maintain that they receive invaluable career experience. Join us as host Cathy Lewis considers both sides of the conversation and we examine the plight of the modern intern.

This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking, including controversial new voter ID laws and Virginia's $448.5 million budget surplus. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live on air 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 been a month since comments by Chick-fil-A President and COO Dan Cathy galvanized some while incensing others, and amplified the nationwide conversation about marriage equality. Instead of revisiting the debate, HearSay host Cathy Lewis examines the complex interplay of civil and economic liberties that first fostered the controversy.

The term "psychopath" conjures images of movie madmen or deranged killers, but what about when the term is applied to your own friend or family member. Today, HearSay host Cathy Lewis is joined by the authors of the new book "Almost a Psychopath: Do I (or Does Someone I Know) Have a Problem with Manipulation and Lack of Empathy?" They'll share the warning signs of this devastating mental disorder and reveal the startling dangers of maintaining a relationship with someone who might be on the cusp of psychopathy.

This week we'll consider the latest news stories that have you talking, including soaring local gun sales, the impending selection of a Republican vice-presidential candidate and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's recent increase in the number of storms predicted during the remainder of hurricane season. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live on air 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.

The current nationwide unemployment rate sits at just over eight percent. Job positions that were once taken for granted are now growing fiercely competitive while others are being eliminated entirely, leaving many without gainful employment. So the situation begs the question, "If everyone else is losing their job, how do I keep mine?" The answer is to make yourself "indispensable." On today's HearSay we'll tell you how as host Cathy Lewis is joined by executive coach Mark Samuels to discuss how a renewed sense of personal accountability, ambition and versatility can transform you into the one employee that your company just can't survive without.

Amidst the local and nationwide discussions about traffic, pollution, fuel prices and obesity, some would argue that there is a unified solution. Ride a bicycle. If Americans exchanged just one in five of their average daily car trips with a ride on a bicycle, the effect would be the equivalent of taking 48 million vehicles off the road. While the math is compelling, the reality facing local cyclists is that our region is far from "bike friendly." We'll consider the challenges facing local bike enthusiasts as we discuss the state of cycling across Hampton Roads.

Over half a century ago, our region was a central battleground in the fight for desegregation. In Norfolk, local activists played a crucial role in the effort to equalize and integrate the city's schools. Host Cathy Lewis is joined by the authors of the new book, "Elusive Equality: Desegregation and Resegregation in Norfolk's Public Schools." They'll discuss their extensive research of the oral interviews, archival material, and local newspaper coverage that tells the harrowing story of Norfolk's struggle for educational equality

How often are you without your smartphone? How late into the evening do you check your email? As advanced technologies are becoming ever-present in our lives, it seems more and more difficult to disconnect from those digital connections, professional or otherwise. Host Cathy Lewis will question what it is about our digital devices and inboxes that keep us compulsively coming back again and again. We'll also consider how a tech addiction can sabotage that big summer vacation you've been waiting all year for.

This week we'll gauge your feelings on NBC's delayed Olympic coverage, discuss the recent criticism of the Hampton Roads Child Fatality Review Team, and address privacy concerns surrounding the use of automated license plate readers by local police. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live on air 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.

If you live in Hampton Roads, chances are you drive or utilize public transportation to complete your daily commute. On today's HearSay, host Cathy Lewis checks in with Hampton Roads Transit and the Virginia Department of Transportation about the latest developments from each agency and what steps they're taking to improve the quality of public transportation and reduce traffic congestion locally. More specifically we will discuss the new VDOT 511 system and the recent Elizabeth River ferry grant awarded to HRT.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us in studio Thursday to answer your pet health questions and to talk about the best ways to extend the life of your pets and keep them healthy and happy in their twilight years.

Our region's official moniker has been a source of great debate for nearly two decades. Is it Hampton Roads, Tidewater, Coastal Virginia, etc.? We'll be discussing the many efforts undertaken to brand and rebrand our region. Join us live with your calls at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and weigh in about which regional name you think might finally be praised locally and recognized nationally.

This week we'll give you a rundown of the Virginia and North Carolina Olympians going for gold in London and find out what an exploding mosquito population and recent positive tests for Eastern Equine Encephalitis mean for you and your family this summer. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live on air 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.

Gone are the days when college was the obvious and most logical next step after high school. Drastic shifts in the economy and fluxuating unemployment have caused many young adults to consider different approaches to securing a successful career post-graduation. We'll discuss the current value of a college education and consider the question, "does it matter where you go to college?"

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

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: Food Allergy and Food Intolerance With food allergies and intolerances on the rise and no clear answer about their causes, allergy sufferers anxiously await the development of effective treatments to prevent life-threatening reactions. We'll talk with an allergist about the latest research and findings, as well as learn about an organization aimed at educating and advocating for those who suffer from food allergies. We'll take your calls live at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

This week we'll explore the latest developments surrounding the unsolicited conceptual proposal for operation of the Port of Virginia and the latest local news headlines that have you talking. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live on air 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.

The word of advertising is changing. A landscape once dominated by print and television is being redefined by the internet and other emerging technologies. Companies now have mere seconds to grab your attention before you click through to another webpage or close an app on your tablet or smart phone. Host Cathy Lewis is joined by three local innovators and advertisers who are changing the way we consumers interact with the myriad of companies who are vying for our attention or more specifically, our money. We'll also discuss the new Google film "Project RE:Brief", that highlights the challenges of taking classic ad campaigns into new digital territory, and also features several of today's guests.

Walking among us are many unsung heroes of Hampton Roads. On this special edition of HearSay, we profile some of them and hear about the lives they impact every day. WHRO and Dominion Virginia Power recently announced the 2012 Community Impact Award recipients. Categories in the awards are: Education, Environment, Health and Public Safety, Regionalism, and Social Justice. On today's program we bring you the stories of those who were honored both at this year's ceremony and also in 2011. These men, women, and organizations are those who move quietly among us and leave a lasting legacy.