Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Have you had a paranormal experience? Do you believe in ghosts? The HearSay team will explore the world of the supernatural to sort it all out for you. Then, we will have a rigorous debate to determine - once and for all - the greatest horror movie ever made. Join us with your stories and opinions at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Kathy Martin - WHRO staffer and producer of "Writer's Block"

Coming up after the show: Radio Lab

Flooding, Fighting and Murder

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

James Balog is a renowned photographer who captured the costs of flooding in our area. We will talk to him about his work and the documentary featuring him. Then an editor from Slate will tell us about the fights couples have again and again. Finally, a local author will discuss all the dark things that have happened here. Tune in at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

James Balog - Photographer
Laura Bennett - Editor, Slate
Nancy Sheppard - Author, Hampton Roads Murder and Mayhem

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour

Constitutional Questions | Protecting Journalists

Monday, October 15, 2018

On the ballot this election, voters will consider two proposed amendments to the Virginia constitution. One will benefit the surviving spouses of disabled vets. The other will provide incentives for people to make their homes more resilient to flooding. We'll talk to the legislators behind these measures. Later in the hour, we will discuss the recent high-profile cases of journalists murdered overseas. What is happening and what should US policymakers and citizens do about it? Call us at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Del. Jason Miyares - House of Delegates-82 
Sen. Lynwood Lewis, Jr. - State Senate-6 
Robert Mahoney - Deputy Executive Director, Committee to Protect Journalists

Coming up after HearSay: Left, Right & Center

Pet Health

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Dr. Phyllis Neumann is back in the studio to answer 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 at (757) 889-9105. Later, we'll find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Today's Guests:

Dr. Phyllis Neumann - Todds Lane Veterinary Hospital

Coming up after HearSay: A Way with Words

Documenting Hate

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

ProPublica and the Daily Press have teamed up on a project to document hate crimes in America. We will speak to the people behind this endeavor. Have you been the victim of hate speech or attacks? Do you know someone who has? Call us with your stories at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Rachel Glickhouse - ProPublica 

Coming up after the show: Radio Lab

Medical Bankruptcy and the Cost of Healthcare

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Are you one accident or serious illness away from financial disaster? Many people in America today are facing enormous financial burdens from disabilities, doctor bills and related expenses. We will talk to a New York Times reporter who covers this issue, and an economics professor from Fordham who has studied it in depth. Then we will welcome actor Terry O'Quinn from TV's Lost who has a personal story to share. Tune in at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

Margot Sanger-Katz - New York Times reporter
Sophie Mitra - Professor of Economics, Fordham University
Dan Diamond - Politico
Terry O'Quinn - Actor

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour

Money and Kids | An American Tragedy

Monday, October 8, 2018

How much should a parent help his or her adult kids financially? Do your parents help you? Money and family are fraught with complications. We'll help you untangle them with our team of experts. Then, we will talk to the trauma surgeon who was on duty the night of the Las Vegas shooting. Call us at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Erin Lowry - Author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together
Erin McMenamin - Watermark Psychological Services
Dr. Deborah Kuhls - Professor of Surgery, University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine

Coming up after HearSay: Left, Right & Center

Flanagan in Space | Tales from the Crypt

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Joe Flanagan will host a show packed with stories about the latest developments in space program, Halloween-themed history about Dracula and Frankenstein, and even local homes with the latest in energy technology. Later, we'll find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Today's Guests:

Gayle Johnson - National Solar Tour
Kathy Barnstorff - Former Media Relations Specialist at NASA Langley Research Center

Coming up after HearSay: A Way with Words

State of the Region | Goodbye to Norfolk-Southern?

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Dr. Robert McNab will talk about the economic trends affecting our community, and we'll tackle the prospect of losing an iconic railroad company. Tune in at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests:

Dr. Robert McNab - Old Dominion University
Jim Lantry - Big Ugly Brewery
Winthrop Short, Jr. - Business Consortium for Arts Support
Thaler McCormick - For Kids, Inc.

Coming up after the show: Radio Lab

Boys Will Be Boys

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

The phrase - and the attitude - that "boys will be boys" excuses some terrible behavior. But how do we raise good men and also recognize gender differences in America today? We'll talk to a psychologist, an educator and a political expert about this issue. Call us at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Paul Bibeau - Producer, HearSay
Janet Sasson Edgette, Psy.D., LLC - Child and Adolescent Psychologist 
Michael Gurian - Author, Saving Our Sons
Denise Wall - Dancer

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour