Childhood and Mental Health

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

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.

Coming up after the show: A Wednesday Special

A Crisis of Citizenship

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

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.

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour

Hire Your Own Lobbyist | A Libertarian Candidate for Senate

Monday, July 16, 2018

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.

Coming up after HearSay: Left, Right & Center

Evictions | Minus 9 to 5

Thursday, July 12, 2018

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.

Coming up after HearSay: A Way with Words

Race and Childbirth

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

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.

Travel Revolution | Games at Nauticus

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

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.

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour

Supreme Court | Immigrants in the Military

Monday, July 9, 2018

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.

Coming up after HearSay: Left, Right & Center