Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

ABC pressured the Oscars to cut their airtime to three hours. Meanwhile, the Academy has announced a new and controversial "Popular Film" category. Is this show still relevant, and what does its future look like? Our resident pop culture guru, ODU Associate Professor Myles McNutt, will break it down for us. We hope you'll join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

We all have secrets we keep within our families, or secrets our families keep from us. Steve Luxenberg discovered that the people closest to him had been lying for years when a form letter from his grandparents' cemetery revealed the existence of an extra grave. We'll hear his story, and then Dr. Lisa Mazzio will join us as we listen to yours. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

How should your city spend its money? What new projects do you want to see and what long-standing problems do you want to disappear? We will interview Virginia Beach City Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson and Elizabeth Psimas, the Vice Mayor of Portsmouth. Then, do you want the media to cover the political rallies of President Trump? We will discuss the issue with Pete Vernon of the Columbia Journalism Review. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

Dr. Phyllis Neumann is back in the studio today to answer all of your toughest pet questions! Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World. We hope you'll join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. You can always get your questions in to the show early by emailing, tweeting, or calling us (757-889-9105).

Medical Marijuana dispensaries are coming to Hampton Roads. We will talk about the implications of this issue with Virginian-Pilot reporter Victoria Bourne and state Del. Glenn Davis. Also, Cathy Lewis has a special message about the one-year anniversary of the Charlottesville violence

Some of the toughest conflicts you have in your life involve the people who live right next door. Neighbors can make your life miserable, but if you've ever been locked out of your house on a rainy day, they can be lifesavers. We will talk about the neighborhood feuds that spill over into court with Jane Harper from The Virginian-Pilot. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240. Share your stories!

Let’s face it, we don’t always agree with our family about key issues. Just ask Ivanka Trump. In an interview last week, she said that she did not believe the media were “the enemy of the people,” something her father has repeatedly said. How do you handle family political conflicts? Are you afraid to speak your mind for fear of causing an argument? We want to hear from you! And then, if you can’t bury the axe by talking it out, you can head over to the new Tribal Axe throwing range in Virginia beach. We’ll talk to the owners about this exciting new sport. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today’s show is packed with history and literature! First up: The Lost Colony of Roanoke. It’s a story that’s captured our attention for over 400 years, and we’ll discuss this strange mystery with Andrew Lawler, author of the new book “The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke.” Have you ever seen or performed in the Lost Colony production in the Outer Banks? Are you one of the obsessed trying to solve this mystery? And in the second half, we’ll talk to Hampton author Conover Hunt who expertly weaves local Virginia history into her murder mystery “The Constitution Murders.” We'll also check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Sea level rise and constant flooding will continue to impact Hampton Roads for years to come. What does the future look like and what can be done? We will talk about this issue with a variety of experts. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

How do you feel about GoFundMe donations for a trip to a Broadway show? Or donating your birthday to charity on Facebook? And what about a “honeymoon fund” instead of a wedding registry? We’ll discuss the ethics and etiquette of peer-to-peer crowdfunding. And we’ll also talk to Adrienne Gonzalez, head of GoFraudMe, about the dark side of crowdfunding. Tune in at noon to WHRV-FM 89.5. And please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

What is the impact of race on health in America? How does it affect the illnesses you might develop and the care you receive? We will talk with Dr. L.D. Britt, a surgeon at EVMS who has received a $2.5 million grant to study disparities in surgery patients across the country. We will also explore this issue with Charlie Hill, who has been studying the data for years, and The Atlantic reporter Olga Khazan, who wrote the article "Being Black in America Can Be Hazardous to Your Health." Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

Cities like Norfolk can't fill juries for trials, and cases are being delayed. One of the most basic rights guaranteed by the US Constitution is being undermined, because citizens aren't doing their duty at the local level. Jonathan Edwards of the Virginian Pilot, who covered this story, will join us along with Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron and the clerk of the Norfolk Circuit Court, George Schaefer. It will be a discussion about justice and civic engagement in the 21st century. We'll also check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Will the midterm elections be disrupted by a hostile foreign power? To get some answers, we will talk with Clare Malone, Senior Political Writer of FiveThirtyEight. In addition, as the campaign for Virginia's Second Congressional District continues, the independent candidate is on trial for fraud. Daily Press reporter Dave Ress will help us unravel this story. We hope you'll join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. You can always get your questions in to the show early by emailing, tweeting, or calling us at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

We've become accustomed to sharing big life moments on social media, like welcoming a new baby, getting engaged or graduating from college. But what about when someone close to us dies? When do you post? What do you post? We'll discuss the netiquette of posting on social media in the event of a death with professor Carla Sofka who co-edited the book "Dying, Death and Grief in an Online Universe: For Counselors and Educators." We'll also talk to one of our producers who has a first-hand experience. What has your experience been posting on social media about death?

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is composed of nations with awesome military strength. But at its heart, it is a guarantee, and guarantees are fragile things. Have the president's statements compromised NATO's promise of collective security? Joining us to discuss this issue will be ODU professor Regina Karp and retired Navy Rear Adm. Craig Quigley, who is Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance.

This edition of "In the Garden" with Jim Orband will be broadcast live from the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center. We're looking for 10 listeners to attend the event from noon to 1:00 p.m. If you want us to pick you as one of our 10 guests, send us an email at HearSay@whrv.org with the plant problem you'd like to have addressed. We'll also check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

A new law went into effect in Virginia requiring mental health education in schools. We will talk to state Senator Creigh Deeds, one of the law's sponsors, whose son died tragically by suicide. Joining the conversation will be Stephanie Osler. the director of the CHKD Mental Health service line and the Chair of the Norfolk school board, Dr. Noelle Gabriel, who is also a pediatrician at CHKD. We hope you'll join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. You can always get your questions in to the show early by emailing, tweeting, or calling us at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

Cities like Norfolk can't fill juries for trials, and cases are being delayed. One of the most basic rights guaranteed by the US Constitution is being compromised, because citizens aren't doing their duty at the local level. Jonathan Edwards of the Virginian Pilot, who covered this story, will join us along with Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron and the clerk of the Norfolk Circuit Court, George Schaefer. It will be a discussion about justice and civic engagement in the 21st century. Tune in at noon to WHRV-FM 89.5.

We will talk to Samantha Biggio and Heidi Drauschak, founders of CrowdLobby, an app that allows you to join with like-minded citizens and hire your own lobbyist. We'll also discuss new developments in the upcoming midterms with Dr. Rachel Bitefcofer, Assistant Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy. Then we will meet Matt Waters, the Libertarian candidate in Virginia's Senate race. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

Cities with some of the highest eviction rates in the country are in Hampton Roads. But the state passed a law to make this process happen faster. What's going on? We'll talk to Christie Marra of the Virginia Poverty Law Center and Daily Press reporter Reema Amin about the issues behind the phenomenon. Then Dr. Jane Glasgow, director of Minus 9 to 5, will tell us about her fight to make sure kids are healthy, thriving and ready to learn by the time they arrive at kindergarten. We'll also check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.