Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

As winter draws to a close, we'll get our pre-spring gardening to-do list from expert Jim Orband. Jim also shares his thoughts on the latest gardening trends (front patios and vertical gardens?) and provides details on York County's upcoming 2012 Horticultural Extravaganza.

These foods stand the test of time and tug on our heartstrings. Why do you like grandma's apple pie so much? On Wednesday's HearSay, our favorite foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton joins us to talk about traditional comfort foods and more. We'll learn about the psychological and physiological roles these foods play in our lives and talk with a "food psychiatrist." Also on the broadcast, we'll talk about recipes from the past that we enjoy today. We'll go back in time for a conversation with this year's "Ironclad Chefs." From hardtack to battersea beef and grog, once again these chefs will battle it out in a cooking competition as part of the Mariners' Museum's 150th Anniversary observance of the Battle of Hampton Roads.

Segment A: HearSay Headlines: General Assembly Update We begin the week with an update on the latest headlines out of the General Assembly. We'll open up our lines for you to let us know 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. Segment B: PBS's American Experience: CLINTON PBS's documentary, "Clinton," offers new observations and reflections on this resilient president. We'll talk with filmmaker Barak Goodman, who wrote, produced and directed "Clinton," about this latest work and similarities he sees in the administrations of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins Cathy in the studio as we examine the latest animal headlines and tackle your troubling pet problems. Send your questions in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

With Presidents Day weekend right around the corner, Cathy celebrates the value and virtue of leadership with three of the nation's first chief executives. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison - portrayed by character-actors - join Cathy for a lively discussion as they offer guidance and wisdom learned from their lives as national leaders.

Segment A: A Nation of Renters? Housing trends show many Americans either delaying buying a house until the market stabilizes, or opting out as they recover from previous housing misadventures. The result is a red-hot rental market. On today's broadcast, Cathy talks with experts about this trend in the Hampton Roads area and what new federal programs could mean for would-be home owners. Segment B: Challenges in Condominium Communities The decline of the housing market hit many Condo owners especially hard. Unable to sell their properties, they leased them, which in turn caused condo sales to plummet even further. In some cases, condo regulations now prohibit owners from even attempting to sell their homes. We'll examine these issues and learn what help is available for Condo owners.

We begin the week with a broadcast of our interview with Former Governor Tim Kaine that made national headlines. Senatorial candidate Kaine described why he parted ways with certain parts of President Obama's health care reform. We'll also get the latest news coming out of the General Assembly. Later in the program we'll open up our lines for you to let us know 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.

Superintendents representing four Separate public school divisions in the Hampton Roads region will join HearSay host Cathy Lewis for a discussion about their leadership roles as well as the state of our local schools.

HearSay knows transportation in Hampton Roads always has you talking! Coming up, we'll get an update on projects in Hampton Roads and what legislators are voting on in the Virginia General Assembly session currently underway in Richmond. Dwight Farmer, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization will join us to the latest long-range plans and priorities. We'll also hear about a local company that actually awards its employees for not driving to work!

Segment A: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother On the first half of our program, Cathy's joined by Yale law professor and author Amy Chua, whose parenting memoir, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," was described by the Washington Post as "the single cultural moment of 2011." We'll talk with Chua about her parenting philosophy and how to survive a media maelstrom. Segment B: Taking Back Childhood The average American child spends 66% more time watching television than attending school - and the images that they are digesting are often age-inappropriate. On the second half of our program, we'll talk with the author of "Taking Back Childhood" about how parents can best navigate the social currents of our media-saturated environment.

American forces will cede the lead role in combat operations in Afghanistan next year, but will keep fighting alongside Afghan troops, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. U.S. troops would largely shift to a train-and-assist role as Afghan forces take responsibility for security before an end-2014 deadline for full Afghan control. U.S. Ambassador for Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker, will join HearSay host Cathy Lewis, live from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to talk about the latest as well as his upcoming visit to Hampton Roads this week.

Praised as 'the great communicator' and described as 'most important American conservative icon in the 20th century,' Ronald Reagan continues to play a powerful role in American politics - more than 20 years after he left office. On today's program, we'll take a look the man behind the myth - and examine how Ronald Reagan's legacy is defined today.

On today's show, Cathy talks with correspondent T. R. Reid, one of the nation's best-known reporters whose work appears in the Washington Post, on NPR's Morning Edition. His next film, "U.S. Health Care: The Good News" examines how small communities throughout the country deliver the highest value-for-the-money health care in the United States, and in the process covers nearly everyone in town. It will be broadcast on WHRO-TV Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 9:00 PM.

Segment A: Invisible Men It is a dangerous stereotype - a "real man" never cries or shares his emotions. In our first segment, Cathy talks with Dr. Michael Addis, author of "Invisible Men: Men's Inner Lives and the Consequences of Silence," about the consequences created when men keep their personal struggles and professional challenges from their families and spouses. Segment B: The Murder/Suicide Phenomenon It is a headline seen too often. During our second segment, we'll examine the psychology behind murder/suicide; what the danger signs are; what steps to take if you are in a relationship where you fear this; and how family members and friends can help if a loved one is in a dangerous relationship.

We begin the week with the latest news headlines that have you talking. We open up our lines for you to let us know 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.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins Cathy in the studio to tackle your troubling pet problems. Send your questions in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

From "greasy spoons" to "fine dining," we all have our own definition of what makes a great restaurant. What defines the perfect eatery to you? HearSay's resident foodie, Patrick Evans Hylton, joins Cathy in the studio to serve up that question. He also brings along the best (and not-so-best) news on the Hampton Roads food scene in our "Flavor Profiles" segment. We'll also get a preview of WHRO's annual Strolling Supper event and hear from this year's big winners of Hampton Roads Magazine's Annual "Platinum Plate Awards" and some of the top culinary minds in the region. Tune in!

Comfort is a universal human need. But in our increasingly complex and overstressed world, we can overlook this important aspect of our lives - or employ artificial comfort substitutes that can have unintended consequences for our health. On today's broadcast we'll talk with the authors of two new books on modern day comfort - and the important lesson we learn when it is absent in our lives.

We begin the week with the latest news headlines that have you talking. We open up our lines for you to let us know 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.

Winter weather has finally arrived in Hampton Roads. On today's broadcast, we'll talk with HearSay's Gardening expert Jim Orband about what it could mean for your garden. Jim also brings another round of gardening trivia questions - and winners receive tickets to the Virginia Flower and Garden Expo.