In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Freakonomics comes a curated collection from the most readable economics blog in the universe. When Freakonomics was first published, its authors, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, started a blog? and they've kept it up. The writing is more casual, more personal, even more outlandish than in their books. Author Stephen J Dubner joins us live today to answer such burning questions as: Why don't flight attendants get tipped? Would paying politicians more attract better politicians? And why does KFC always run out of fried chicken?

As the 2015 fiscal year draws to a close at WHRO and WHRV-FM, we're talking the opportunity to reflect on the previous year's milestones and examine what new challenges and exciting opportunities the coming year may present. President and CEO, Bert Schmidt, and Vice President of Content, Heather Mazzoni, join Cathy Lewis and take you calls live at live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. Please join us and share your thoughts; you're the "public" in public radio!

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 Commonwealth's political landscape.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider a new report from the Brookings Institute that reveals Norfolk's light rail service loses the more money per passenger than any other metro rail line in the United States. Join us with your thoughts by calling in 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 preview an upcoming talk at Norfolk's Slover Library focused on the local community's concerns about sea level rise and land subsidence. Have sea level rise and recurrent flooding impacted your home, workplace, or daily commute? We invite you to join the conversation at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and share your own thought on how our region can adapt to the local impacts of sea level rise.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll explore efforts by alumni of Virginia's Sweet Briar College to halt the school's permanent closing. Join us with your thoughts by calling in 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.

This month the Chrysler Museum's Chief Curator, Jeff Harrison, is bringing his 33-year career at the museum to a close. Before he departs, he's giving one last lecture titled, "The Chrysler I Love." He joins us on HearSay, along with the Chrysler's newly named Director, Erik Neil, for a look back at some highlights of that three-decade-long love affair, and ahead to the museums bright future.

On today's HearSay we continue our series of conversations with the superintendents of the region's school districts. We're joined today by Dr. Ashby Kilgore, who assumed the leadership of Newport News Public Schools in 2007.

Would you let your six-year-old child walk a mile home from the park alone? What about a ten-year-old? It was just such a decision that thrust one Maryland family's parenting style into the national spotlight, generating controversy about how much space and freedom young children should be afforded. Join us on HearSay today as we consider the developmental impact, and legality, of what is now being called "free-range parenting."

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins us in studio to answer your pet health questions and to talk about the best ways to keep your pet healthy and happy during the hot and humid days of the fast-approaching summer season.