Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

A Virginia photographer, and Christopher Newport University graduate, has won the Pulitzer Prize for his photo of a fatal car attack at the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville last August. He joins us to discuss that photo. We'll also discuss an amazing free legal resource for Virginians.Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

On today's show we'll examine what it takes to run a successful family business with a local and national expert, both of whose businesses have survived for generations. Did you know that family businesses generate 62 percent of the country's employment? Tune in today at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Tune into HearSay at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM for a special broadcast of Cathy Lewis’ interview with civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander. The interview took place as part of Old Dominion University’s President’s Lecture Series.

We're in the garden today with Jim Orband! Historic Garden Week is right around the corner, and we're bringing information you won't want to miss. 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.

There are a plethora of municipal elections happening in Hampton Roads on May 1; you can read about them here. Which political race mosts interests you and why? We have a seat at the table for you, so pull up a chair and join us with your comments today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Rental eviction rates in Hampton Roads are among the worst in the country. Lavar Edmonds, an Eviction Lab researcher, says that eviction is an affordable-housing issue. Today, we'll examine why rates are so high in Hampton Roads and discuss what's being done to combat the issue. Later, we'll learn about the incredible Norfolk Street Choir.

The United States conducted air strikes Friday targeting three facilities in western Syria involved in chemical weapons storage and research as a response to an alleged chemical attack that killed 43 people and affected at least 500 others in Douma. Three Norfolk-based Navy ships played a big role in Friday's strikes. Today, we're exploring Hampton Roads' connection to this international event and wondering: How do you feel about the United States' method of response? Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

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.

Mishy Harman and crew join us in studio to discuss Israel Story. You can catch Israel Story Live this Sunday, April 15th at the Waterside District. Later, we'll talk with Dr. Regina Karp about escalating tensions with Russia. We have a seat at the table for you, so pull up a chair and join us with your comments today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

We recently covered the projects headed for Norfolk, Virginia and Mayor Alexander's State of the City address. Today, we're turning our focus to Virginia Beach. There are plans to build a new sports center, redevelop the old Dome site, and rebuild the 15th Street Pier. Is there a particular project you're most excited about? One that raises concerns? Let us know! Later, we'll talk about changes in the craft beer culture in Hampton Roads.

The Sinclair Broadcast Group recently came under fire after Deadspin released a video montage of news anchors reciting identical scripts about fake news. What was your reaction to the clip? Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. We're examining the impacts today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM!

Mark Atkinson has traveled the world telling stories through photography and film. Today, he'll talk with host Cathy Lewis about his upcoming exhibition at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, a 35-year retrospective called "Proof." Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Today, we're talking about the local residential real estate market. Did you know that millennials are the most likely to splurge when buying a house? Our originally-scheduled programming, the state of the city - Virginia Beach, will be rescheduled at a later date.

Did you know that Hampton Roads is considered a hub for human trafficking? According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline Resource Center, there were 83 cases reported in Virginia in the first half of 2017. Today, we'll talk with experts about why Hampton Roads is considered a hot spot for this practice, and what's being done to address the issue. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Just in: Parkland survivor David Hogg will not accept Fox News host Laura Ingraham's apology. Controversy unfolded after Ingraham suggested that Hogg was whining about college rejections; Hogg subsequently called for a boycott of Ingraham's advertisers. Today, we're examining the power of the boycott and hoping to get your take on the following question: What makes an acceptable apology? Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

It's time for the March edition of "In the Garden" with Jim Orband! Spring is upon us, and we're ready to answer your toughest gardening questions. Have a question or comment that can't wait? Email the show at hearsay@whrv.org or leave us a voicemail at 757-889-9105. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

WHRO Public Media is proud to be part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate series. Today, we'll highlight the shortfalls in Virginia's job economy and explore how programs, like the Denbigh Aviation Academy in Newport News, can help strengthen the workforce. Join us today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Earlier this month, Congressman Scott Taylor received a death threat. As a result, Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran recommended that Virginia pursue a risk warrant law similar to the one recently enacted in Florida. Let's talk about it at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM! But first, Dominion Energy joins the broadcast to answer a few of your lingering questions about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Did you or someone you know participate in the March For Our Lives this weekend? If so, we'd love to hear about your experience! Call us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. Join us live at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Can't wait to share your thoughts? Leave us a voicemail (757-889-9105), tweet @hearsayradio, or email hearsay@whrv.org.

The Norfolk City Council voted Tuesday, March 13 to allow the construction of a natural gas pipeline underneath two of Norfolk's drinking water reservoirs in Suffolk. This is part of the larger Atlantic Coast Pipeline project which is expected to run between West Virginia and North Carolina. Today, we'll talk about potential impacts of the pipeline's expansion. Later, did you fill out a March Madness bracket? Today, we'll explore the craze behind March Madness brackets and highlight efforts by local and national companies to make brackets fit their business models.