Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

In Virginia, black women die in childbirth three times more often than women of any other race. Is there a racial disparity in medical care? What is the cause and what can we do about it? Cathy will be talking to Dr. Lea Porche of EVMS, Virginian Pilot reporter Katherine Hafner, and community activist Erica McAfee about this critical issue. 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.

Have Uber and Airbnb transformed the tourist industry in Hampton Roads? Cathy Lewis will explore the issue with industry experts. Then Stephen Kirkland, Executive Director at Nauticus, will tell us about a new program featuring a board game you might remember from when you were a kid... Tune in at noon to WHRV-FM 89.5.

First, William & Mary Constitutional Law professor Allison Larsen will discuss issues facing the new Supreme Court justice. Then we will talk about recent stories of deportation among immigrants who serve in the armed forces. Joining us will be Tara Copp, Pentagon bureau chief of Military Times, and Radlyn Mendoza, a local immigration attorney. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

In Virginia, a new law went into effect making it a crime to use a drone to harass or intimidate someone. Recent news reports detail how stalkers equipped with cutting age digital tools are preying on people. Internet-linked locks, cameras and even thermostats can be hacked and turned against their owners by venegeful partners or ex-partners. Joining the discussion will be Janine Latus, expert on relationship abuse and author of "If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister's Story of Love, Murder and Liberation." Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

How have Netflix and other streaming services changed the way we watch TV? Old Dominion professor Myles McNutt and Vulture editor Josef Adalian join Cathy in a discussion about what's on the tube. Then we will talk about how to celebrate our nation's birth with Colonial Williamsburg's Creative Director Bill Schermerhorn and Joseph Ziarko, an interpreter who plays George Mason.

How can we have a dialogue about the issues of the day if we can't agree on the facts? How can we work to solve our most pressing issues if we don't treat each other with basic respect? Critical thinking and civility are necessary to be good citizens, but it's difficult to decide what those terms mean in 2018. We will sort it all out with Perry Bacon Jr., senior writer for FiveThirtyEight, and Dr. Michael Lynch, philosophy professor and author of The Internet of Us: Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data.

Dr. Phyllis Neumann is back in the studio today to answer all of your toughest pet questions! 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). Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

We’ll talk to Anne Sebba, author of That Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor. She’ll discuss the controversial historical figure, her role in the abdication of King Edward VIII and the royal family. Also, over 60 years ago at the height of the cold war Holocaust survivor Frank Shatz helped a young girl, Erika Fabian, and her family escape from a prison in Bratislava. They recently re-connected after Erika read an online article that Shatz wrote for The Virginia Gazette. Erika is in town visiting Shatz, and they’ll join us to share their incredible story.

A sand soccer game in Virginia Beach exploded into violence when the father of one of the players was arrested for assaulting a 14 year-old boy. How do sports parents respond to the pressures of the game?We will talk to journalists from the Virginian Pilot and Mark Hyman, author of Until It Hurts: America's Obsession with Youth Sports and How It Harms Our Kids. Do you have a child in sports? Is your child a member of a travel league or some other highly-competitive athletic group? Please call us with your questions and comments during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

It is the anniversary of the start of the Korean War, and we will talk about American foreign policy today with military historian Andrew Bacevich and the former US ambassador to South Korea, Kathleen Stephens. Then we will discuss what the news of tariffs and threats of a trade war mean for the Hampton Roads economy. Joining us will be Old Dominion University economist Robert McNab. Is your job affected by these developments? Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

Jim Orband, our resident plant wizard, will be in the studio to tackle all your gardening questions and problems. 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 leaving us a message on our Facebook page. During the show call 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 to get some help. After that, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

First, we will have an in-depth discussion about Virginia's second congressional district with Elaine Luria, winner of last week's primary and Democratic challenger. And next, we will interview Leroy Graves, Colonial Williamsburg's expert at restoring antique furniture and unlocking its secrets. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

How has US foreign policy changed in the age of Donald Trump? We'll cut through the hype and get to the facts in an interview with Gwenda Blair, journalist and author of The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a President. Then we will turn to local matters and discuss the race for Virginia's second congressional district seat with the incumbent, Rep. Scott Taylor.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation have joined forces to to create a new camp for those with disabilities in Virginia Beach. We will talk with the people behind YMCA JT’s Camp Grom. We'll also take a look at Nauticus’s newest attraction, SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure! It will be a show about buccaneers, booty, shipwreck recovery and deep sea exploration. But first, we'll talk about immigration policy with Washington Post reporter Philip Bump. Join us by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Have you ever thought about working in the maritime industry? We will talk about the different career paths people can take with Captain Ed Nanartowich, President of the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy in Norfolk and Ray Blanchet, Vice President of Operations. We'll also discuss the skills and life lessons you can pick up at the Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop with Col. Tom Brandl, their Executive Director and boatbuilding instructor.

In the aftermath of the primaries and the start of the general election season for the 2018 midterms, you're going to want some answers. We will discuss winners, losers, and predictions with Dr. Quentin Kidd, Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University. We will also be hearing from Rep. Rob Wittman of Virginia's 1st District, Sen. Tim Kaine, and the winners of last night's race about what they hope to accomplish in November... and after.

First we will talk with Kelley Fanto Deetz, author of Bound to the Fire: How Virginia's Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine. With extensive research at Williamsburg, she has uncovered a story about injustice and survival that affects our culture today. Then we will talk about maternity issues in the workplace with Virginia Beach City Councilwoman Jessica Abbott, who made news when she brought her newborn to work for council meetings. Joining us after will be Jessica Shortall, author of Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Along with the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have come alarming statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide rates in the US have climbed 30 percent since 1999. We will discuss this crisis with the Chair of Old Dominion University's Psychology Department, Dr. Michelle Kelley, as well as Dr. Matt Judah, an assistant professor at the university. After that we will talk to Dr April Lightsey at Watermark Psychological Services, a psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and people trying to cope with suicidal thoughts. We will cover the meaning behind the statistics, treatment options, and veteran's issues. It will be a comprehensive look at this tragic problem. Join us by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

We will discuss politics and policy with Vangie Williams and John Suddarth, candidates facing each other in next week's Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st congressional district. Williams works for a government contractor and helps her husband care for their six daughters. Suddarth is an army veteran. We will ask them about their plans for the general election, the challenges facing America today, and what they hope to do in congress. After that, we'll talk about choices facing people with elederly relatives. Marilyn Fall of Elder Care At Home VB will joinus to discuss those options. And later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

In another edition of Virginia primary coverage we'll tackle the 2nd congressional district. First-term incumbent Rep. Scott Taylor (R) faces challengers from both parties. We'll be joined by democrats Elaine Luria, a military veteran, and Karen Mallard, a lifelong public school teacher. We'll also have republican Mary K. Jones, a former James City County Chairwoman on the show. Taylor was not available for the interview. Have questions for the candidates? Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.