Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org, post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis, or send us a Tweet at www.twitter.com/HearSayWHRV. You can also call in live with your questions during the broadcast at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org, post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis, or send us a Tweet at www.twitter.com/HearSayWHRV. You can also call in live with your questions during the broadcast at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Inspired by Kate and William, we are taking the plunge on Friday's HearSay with Cathy Lewis. Today's the big day for Great Britain! In the early hours of our time zone, Prince William and Catherine Middleton will wed at Westminster Abbey in London. What did you think of the wedding? Did you watch it live? It's your opportunity to share your thoughts about the nuptials that have captured world attention. Join us as we dive into all things wedding - both Royal and "Real." Our expert panel of guests, including a world-renowned couture designer, will share its thoughts on what soared (or sunk) at the Royal Wedding. We'll also talk about new trends in the wedding industry. Say "I do" and join us for the program at noon!

We'll talk with HearSay's favorite foodie Patrick Evans-Hylton about a food industry that defines Hampton Roads, it's seafood. On Wednesday's HearSay, we'll take a look at what's done locally to keep our waters healthy to sustain the seafood industry here and we'll explore the various offerings at local restaurants and fish markets. We'll also broaden it out a bit to see what seafoods are imported and exported, as well as how we can know what's on the shelves is safe.

In less than six months the U.S. Army will turn over the keys to Fort Monroe to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since the fort sits in the environs of Hampton, the fort finds itself in a federal, state and local mix. Join us Tuesday on HearSay for the very latest on the upcoming hand-over and plan of use for this historic piece of land in Hampton.

Talk about bursting the "soap" bubble! No more evil twins, kidnapped brides, and children that go from infants to teens in just a few months? Say it ain't so! With the recent announcement of the cancelling of ABC's "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," the television genre known as The Soap Opera seems to have finally met a fate it cannot reverse. On Monday's HearSay, Cathy wants to hear your thoughts and memories about the original "guilty television pleasure" - soaps!

On this Earth Day, we'll spend the hour talking with several enviromental guests and also tell you how you can take part in local "green" activities. Our interviews include, film producer Terry Botwick, "Cool It," director Peter Bull, "Dirty Business: 'Clean Coal' & the Battle for Our Energy Future," and Pulitzer Prize winning American poet, Robert Hass, who is an environmentalist and was also Poet Laureate from 1995-97.

Beekeeping is making a resurgence in many urban areas. On today's program, Cathy talks with local beekeepers about their work, the devastating effects of Colony Collapse Disorder on bee hives, and the importance of bees to the health of our environment.

Hampton Roads has a prime time spot to observe one our world's wonders - the Atlantic Ocean. Award-winning author Michael D'Orso has co-written a new book, "Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them," with actor/environmental advocate Ted Danson ("Cheers"). The book is packed with photos, charts and interviews with scientists, fishing boat captains and those working to help the vast bodies of water called oceans. We'll spend the hour on Wednesday talking with D'Orso and you can join the conversation as well. Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org, post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis, or send us a Tweet at www.twitter.com/HearSayWHRV. You can also call in live with your questions during the broadcast at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Despite being shot four times, Colin Goddard is one of the few survivors of the Virginia Tech shootings in Norris Hall four years ago. After a long and difficult recovery, he began volunteering with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's largest gun control organization. On Tuesday's program, Colin joins Cathy to talk about his work as an advocate for victims of gun violence, which took him on an undercover investigation of the gun industry.

In our first half, we'll talk about the latest on the tornado aftermath in the region from over the weekend. Deadly twisters tore through Gloucester County and Bertie County and we'll talk with emergency officials and the Weather Channel about these spring storms that carved a devastating path.

To rephrase the song 'Spring is busting out all over!' Gardening Guru Jim Orband joins us to tackle your questions about all things garden related. Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org, post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis, or send us a Tweet at www.twitter.com/HearSayWHRV. You can also call in live with your questions during the broadcast at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Seg. A - The Monitor Boys The U.S. Navy's first ironclad warship rose to glory during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862, but there's much more to know about the USS Monitor. Historian and author John Quarstein reveals the stories in his newest book, "The Monitor Boys." Quarstein joins us in studio to talk about his new book about the men who risked everything by going to sea in the celebrated "cheesebox on a raft" and became the hope of a nation wracked by war. Seg. B - Into the Deep: America, Whaling, and the World Also scheduled to join us, documentary filmmaker and writer Ric Burns. He'll be in town on April 21st at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News for a lecture and to present his newest documentary "Into the Deep: America, Whaling, and the World."

Our two-day homage to WHRV's evening talent continues as Cathy welcomes Barry Graham, host of "Pickin' on WHRV," and Neal Murray, host of "Saturday Night Fish Fry," into the studio. Barry's over the "Strawberry Moon" about Folk acoustic duo Neptune's Car. And Neal brings fresh perspective and insight into the Golden Age of American music - the Big (and sometimes Not-So-Big) Bands of the 1920s and 30s. Join us!

We're showcasing WHRV's amazingly talented evening hosts on today's HEARSAY. Jae Sinnett, host of "Sinnett in Session," and Paul Shugrue, host of "Out of the Box," join Cathy to discuss their latest musical passions, including Paul's "Year of the Comeback Album" series and Jae's new 10-piece powerhouse soul ensemble, "House & Sinnett." Tune in!

A possible government shutdown and Epsilon's personal data theft are just two of the stories we are following on this HearSay From the Headlines broadcast. On Monday's HearSay, Cathy Lewis examines the most compelling and local stories of the day and wants to hear from you. Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org, post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis, or send us a Tweet at www.twitter.com/HearSayWHRV.

The change in seasons can bring a change in your pet's routine. HearSay's favorite veterinarian Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins guest host Barbara Hamm Lee to tackle what's troubling your pet. Send in your questions or comments by e-mail in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis. You can also call in live today with your questions during the broadcast at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. Plus, are you a dog lover? We'll talk with Dr. Bruce Fogle, author of the beautiful new book DOG: The Definitive Guide for Dog Owners.

This month, YWCAs around the nation are bringing people together from all walks of life to raise awareness that racism still exists. On Thursday's HearSay, guest host Barbara Hamm Lee talks with local advocates about efforts to end racism in our area and celebrate the richness of diversity.

President Obama has likened teachers to 'Nation Builders' - men and women who are shaping the future of our nation through their efforts in front of the classroom. On Wednesday's HearSay, we'll talk with teachers and education experts about what inspired teaching is and what tools teachers need to succeed in their building efforts.

The deadline for submitting 2010 Federal tax returns is in less than three weeks. On Tuesday's Hearsay, Cathy talks with a local tax expert and a financial planner about the best ways to manage your personal taxes and plan for retirement.