Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Is Fido literally getting hot under the collar in these dog days of summer heat? Tune in for a visit with our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, today on HearSay. Call during the show with your questions or send them in advance through Facebook or to hearsay@whrv.org.

July is National Hot Dog Month and what better food to celebrate on this edition of HearSay? Our resident foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton will join us along with the "Queen of Wien" Janet Riley, President of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council in Washington, D.C. What's your favorite place to grab a "dog" in Hampton Roads? Plus, is there more than one way to fix a hot dog? You bet! Join us and find out!

Segment One: Richard Florida Everywhere you look in Hampton Roads there's new development in the name of progress. Joining us for the first-half of today's program, American urban studies theorist Richard Florida. He's the author of the global best-seller "The Rise of the Creative Class" and "Who's Your City?" We'll focus on the issues surrounding urban renewal and talent migration and also talk about his newest book, "The Great Reset" and how new ways of living and working will drive post-crash prosperity. Segment Two: Downtown Norfolk Development Joining us in our second-half hour of the program, Downtown Norfolk Civic League President Kevin Murphy. From a community garden development to the future of Waterside, we'll talk about what community leaders are proposing in the heart of the Virginia waterfront.

Today we'll talk about the stories that are making headlines across Hampton Roads and the nation. We'll talk about the latest on one of Governor McDonnell's most notable campaign promises: privatizing Virginia's liquor stores. Eric Finkbeiner, McDonnell's senior policy adviser and point man on the privatization issue, joins us to outline the proposals. Tune in for the discussion at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

For many Americans summer is prime time for family reunions. Spending time with multiple generations of your family may make you wonder about those who came before you. We'll talk about tracing your family roots on this Friday edition of HearSay!

We hope you've been reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett along with our staff. We'll discuss this great read with our resident reader Jo Ann Hofheimer and Professor Shonda Buchanan of Hampton University. Join us!

Our gardening guru Jim Orband is officially retired, but he's still joining us monthly to discuss all things flora and fauna. We'll also check in with Kathy Van Mullekom of The Daily Press to get the latest on garden related happenings in Hampton Roads.

Over six thousand children are in foster care across Virginia for a wide variety of reasons. While the reasons may vary one thing is certain, nurturing and compassionate foster families are always in demand. Guest host Barbara Hamm Lee will talk with experts about the foster care experience. Join us!

American society has made many advances in the area of racial equality, but one realm where progress has been stagnant is the area of asset building. A recent study showed that, while non-white wealth has increased, the wealth disparity between white and black households has more than quadrupled. Guest host Barbara Hamm Lee will consider the racial barriers that impede asset building and the impact that the recession has had on American wealth regardless of race. Guests: Tom Shapiro, Director of the Institute on Assets and Social Policy at Brandeis University, Lori Irwin, Director of Live$mart, a financial stability initiative convened by the United Way of South Hampton Roads and Wil LaVeist, a keynote speaker for the Urban League of Hampton Roads.

Remembering dreams is easy for some and difficult for others. Whether they're vivid, fuzzy, scary, joyful or just plain weird our dreams can reveal a lot. Guest host Barbara Hamm Lee will talk with Dr. Frederic Tate, a member of the psychology department at Eastern State Hospital, about understanding our dreams.

In just over a year the Army will turn control of Fort Monroe over to the state. We'll talk with Kate Wiltrout of The Virginian-Pilot, Historian John Quarstein, William A. Armbruster, the Executive Director of the Fort Monroe Authority, and Mark Perreault, President of Citizens for a Fort Monroe National Park about the future prospects of the historic 570-acre site.

Many Americans don't think twice about their ability to understand prescription labels, communicate via e-mail or get lost in a good book. For an estimated 30 million Americans, aged 16 or older, who have not mastered basic reading and writing skills those seemingly simple tasks are not possible. Low adult literacy impacts many facets of life including health care, employment and crime, but with many who can't read ashamed to admit it the issue doesn't get a lot of attention. We'll talk about efforts underway on the national and local level to help those struggling with literacy. Guests: Joan Peterson, Executive Director of Literacy for Life and Professor Gay Ivey, Professor and Coordinator of Reading Education at James Madison University.

It's hurricane season, a great time to review your insurance coverage. One area of coverage that's important in this area is flood insurance, but new policies were recently in limbo. The National Flood Insurance Program, which insures about $1.2 trillion in property, was just reauthorized by Congress, but critics of the program say an overhaul is needed. We'll talk with local homeowner and Wetlands Watch Executive Director Skip Stiles, a representative from VDEMS and others about the coverage you need to protect your property.

Join us for a discussion of the news that has Hampton Roads buzzing. Portsmouth residents go to the polls July 13th to decide whether to recall Portsmouth's mayor, Dr. James Holley III. We'll talk with Mayor Holley in advance of the election and get your thoughts on the issue. Join us at 440.2665 or 1.800.940.2240 or send your thoughts to hearsay@whrv.org.

To err is human, but at times admitting we're wrong seems to require super human humility. Guest host Barbara Hamm Lee will be joined by Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error and Old Dominion University Professor Rod Evans, author of Sorry, Wrong Answer to talk about the error of our collective ways.

Former Virginia Governor and current US Senator Mark Warner will join Cathy in the studio to discuss the issues that impact you. We'll consider the possible move of an aircraft carrier from Hampton Roads to Florida, the prospect of drilling off of Virginia's coast, the economy, education and more. Send your questions for Senator Warner to hearsay@whrv.org or call during the broadcast - 440.2665 or 1.800.940.2240.

We know that many of our listeners take advantage of the 'lazy days of summer' to get caught up on their reading. Today we're bringing you five interviews with authors of recently released books that we think you'll enjoy. Guests: G. J. Meyer, author of The Tudors: The Complete History of England's Most Notorious Dynasty, Kyria Abrahams, author of I'm Perfect, You're Doomed: Tales of a Jehovah's Witness, Rhoda Janzen, author of Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home, Frank Warren, author of Postsecret: Confessions on Life, Death and God, and Antwone Fisher author of A Boy Should Know How to Tie a Tie.

Today we'll bring you three conversations focused on education that originally aired on What Matters, WHRO-TV's public affairs program hosted by Cathy Lewis. You'll hear from Harry Lester, President of EVMS, the business Deans of four area colleges and universities, and advocates for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education.

Have you ever been to a dining out? Did you exit your wedding ceremony through an arch of sabres? If so you've participated in an age old military tradition. Today we'll talk about the origins of many of the customs our armed forces uphold. We'd love for you to share your stories about experiences with military customs and traditions through hearsay@whrv.org!

On July 1st a number of new laws will go into effect in Virginia. We'll talk with Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli about the changes and bring you up to speed on the latest laws so you're sure to be in compliance. Tune in!