In The Garden

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Jim Orband will return to us with the wisdom to solve all your toughest gardening problems. Then we will find out what's going on in Mal's World. Join us at noon!

Today's Guests:

Jim Orband - Senior Extension Agent Emeritus
Jan Johnsen - Author, Heaven Is A Garden

Coming up after HearSay: A Way with Words

How Many Industries Does It Take to Build a House?

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

As part of our American Graduate 3 programming, Cathy will be talking to people in schools and industries about all the career paths involved in homebuilding. Give us a call and share your career stories at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Tadar Muhammad - Home Builders Institute
Jeff Ainslie - The Ainslie Group
Sherri Miles-Foley - J.D. Miles & Sons
Corey McCray, Ph.D - Vice President for Workforce Solutions, Tidewater Community College
John Pomelow - Home Builders Institute graduate and Construction Site Supervisor for Habitat for Humanity

Coming up after the show: Radio Lab

State of the Commonwealth / GO Virginia / Newport News Mayor

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

ODU's yearly State of the Commonwealth report is coming out with a picture of the economy across Virginia. Economist Robert McNab will explain it all to us. We will also talk to the leadership of GO Virginia, an ambitious economic development initiative. Finally, Newport News mayor McKinley Price will discuss high-tech companies coming to his city. Hope you'll tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests

Dr. Robert McNab - Old Dominion University
McKinley Price - Mayor of Newport News
Thomas Frantz - Chair, GO Virginia Region Five Council
Anne Conner - Vice Chair, GO Virginia Region Five Council

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour

What Did Security Mean in 2018?

Monday, December 17, 2018

In the aftermath of a rash of bomb threats across the country and a shooting here in our community, we will take stock of security threats that have confronted us this past year. What does it mean for us to be safe? How do we take proper precautions without overreacting to every story? What should we do to prepare for 2019? We hope you can call us during this discussion at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests

Michael German - Brennan Center for Justice
Andy Green - Huntington Ingalls Industries
Jane Harper - The Virginian-Pilot

Coming up after HearSay: Left, Right & Center

The Virginia Natural Gas Pipeline Controversy

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Ryan Murphy and Joanne Kimberlin of The Virginian-Pilot have covered the VNG pipeline project extensively. We will talk to them to get a solid understanding of the facts behind the uproar. And author and scholar Bruce Katz will tell us about the rising power of cities to make policy. Finally, we will find out what's going on in Mal's World. Join us at noon.

Today's Guests:

Bruce Katz - Brookings
Ryan Murphy - The Virginian-Pilot
Joanne Kimberlin - The Virginian-Pilot

Coming up after HearSay: A Way with Words

The Case Against Offshore Drilling / Quality of Life / Christmas at Nauticus

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Jay Ford from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will argue against offshore drilling. We will also talk about ODU's new report about the quality of life in Hampton Roads. Then, Cathy will talk to artist P.J. Lynch, whose illustrations for Dickens's A Christmas Carol are featured this month at Nauticus. Give us a call at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests:

Jay Ford - Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Tancy Vandecar-Burdin - Old Dominion University
Randy Gainey - Old Dominion University
Stephen Kirkland - Nauticus
P.J. Lynch - Illustrator

Coming up after the show: Radio Lab

The Case for Offshore Drilling / Cruising to Cuba / Redistricting

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Mike Watson of Explore Offshore will make the argument that we need to develop oil production off our coasts. Then we will hear about the new Carnival cruises visiting Cuba. Finally, Brian Cannon of OneVirginia2021 will tell us how to fix gerrymandering in the Commonwealth. William and Mary Law professor Rebecca Green will join the discussion.  Hope you'll tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today's Guests

Mike Watson - Explore Offshore
Fred Stein - Carnival Cruise Line
Brian Cannon - OneVirginia2021
Rebecca Green - William and Mary Law School

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour

Leaning In / Pilot Vets Say Goodbye

Monday, December 10, 2018

About two weeks ago Michelle Obama stunned people with a blunt takedown of the "lean in" mantra. She said the idea that women can “have it all” is a lie. Cathy will talk about gender and career success and the controversy behind those remarks.  Also, longtime Pilot writers Bill Bartel, Robert McCabe and Roger Chesley are leaving the paper. We will talk about their work. We hope you can call us during this discussion at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests

Bill Bartel - The Virginian-Pilot
Robert McCabe - The Virginian-Pilot

Coming up after HearSay: Left, Right & Center

Christmas Past / Richmond Ballet

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Joe Flanagan will talk about Christmas movies with ODU professor Myles McNutt. Then we will discuss the changes to holiday celebrations in Hampton Roads over the years. Also, the Richmond Ballet is bringing The Nutcracker to Hampton Roads, and we will talk to people behind the project. Finally, we will find out what's going on in Mal's World. Join us at noon!

Today's Guests:

Myles McNutt - Assistant Professor, ODU
Maggie Small - The Richmond Ballet
Jennifer Chapman - The Richmond Ballet 

Coming up after HearSay: A Way with Words

Holidays Overseas / Exploring the Moon and Mars

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

HearSay guest host Joe Flanagan will talk to reporters and vets about how our military celebrates the holidays overseas. Do you have a story about you or your loved ones far from home? After that, Langley director Dr. David E. Bowles will discuss the latest efforts by his team at NASA to go back to the moon and further explore Mars. Call us during the program at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.

Today's Guests

Dr. David Bowles - NASA Langley Research Center

Coming up after HearSay: The Thomas Jefferson Hour