HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Today we're joined by the new president of Virginia Wesleyan College, Dr. Scott Miller. Dr. Miller assumed leadership of the Norfolk college in May of this year, following the retirement of longtime school president, Dr. William Greer. We'll talk with Dr. Miller about the challenges facing Virginia Wesleyan College, and other private colleges, and how his experience uniquely prepares him for the opportunities ahead.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at [email protected] or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

On today's HearSay, we'll take a closer look at the fundraising challenges facing philanthropic organizations, with industry thought-leader, Karen Osborne. She joins us for a look at the unique socio-economic challenges facing nonprofits, including changes to public perception of philanthropic organizations that continue to impact contribution levels and even staff retention rates.

How would closing a local military base impact Virginia? It's the question on many minds as the U.S. Military continues its downsizing efforts. Today we'll consider if the state would stand to gain more than it loses by embracing BRAC, which stands for Base Realignment and Closure. We'll consider the question today and invite you to weigh in on other issues impacting our region's military community, including a look back at the year since the emergence of ISIS with U.S. Senator, Tim Kaine.

Eight years after the Virginia Tech massacre, victims and their families have announced a program intended to make college and university campuses safer. Named after those who lost their lives in Blacksburg, the 32 National Campus Safety Initiative is the result of more than three years of work by the Virginia Tech Victims Family Outreach Foundation and a team of mental health, public safety, threat management and victim advocacy experts. Join us as we explore the initiative's path to improving campus safety here in Virginia, and abroad.

There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. We talk about the latter, so why not talk about the former? Today, we’re navigating through the grief process and discussing some of its toughest aspects.

On today's HearSay, we're joined by the columnists and commentators that know Virginia's political machine inside and out. Be sure to tune in for what is sure to be a lively conversation about the issues that continue to dominate the nation and the Commonwealth's political landscapes.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we invite you to weigh in on last weeks debate between the Republican presidential hopefuls. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at [email protected] or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

As wedding season approaches, young couples are sitting down to plan more than just their "I DOs." If they're smart they're mapping out their financial futures and are opening up about dollars and debts. Today we'll have some money management tips for couples preparing to have "the money talk" with their spouses in the coming months.

HearSay's favorite gardener, Jim Orband, joins us in studio to answer your toughest gardening questions and to talk about how fluctuating summer temperatures and surprisingly frequent rains will impact your garden. He'll also offer some easy tips for keeping pesky garden pests at bay.