HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll one Norfolk woman's work to empower Afghanistan women through mountaineering and the culmination of one local couple's fight for marriage equality. 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 take a glimpse into our region's growing entrepreneurial community, and consider an innovative new program designed to offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to an even broader audience. 1 Million Cups was created to connect inventors and innovators and entrepreneurs with mentors and advisers, in order ro gain insight into ways they can improve their business and gather realtime feedback. Join us as we explore how a cup of coffee (and a conversation) just might spark and entrepreneurial revolution!

Performance artist, Victoria Melody, made waves at the Edinburg Fringe Festival with her one-woman, one-dog, show, Major Tom. She joins us live in studio to discuss the incredible real-life inspiration for her latest work; her unlikely journey to 34-year-old beauty queen, and how her unruly basset hound, became a championship show dog.Five words: MAL. VINCENT. LIVE. IN. STUDIO. Local treasure, and reluctant celebrity, Mal Vincent, joins us live for a hilarious and irreverent look back at his decades of experience rubbing elbows with Hollywood's biggest stars.

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Today we'll look back at the remarkable life and times of our 16th President with the curator of The Chrysler Museum's two Lincoln exhibits.Segment B: Music, Light and Glass

Local patrons of the arts will be no stranger to the dazzling artwork of master glassblower, Dale Chihuly. The artist's incredible glass sculptures will take new life this weekend as set pieces for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's performance of Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle. We're joined today by the Chihuly Studio's Head of Exhibition's for a closer look at how seven of the artist's most stunning sculptures brought new life to the classic opera.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. 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.

Libraries across Hampton Roads are teaming up to build a sense of community between citizens of neighboring cities by encouraging them to read and discuss the same book: Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. We'll discuss the region-spanning initiative, and consider the six decade impact of Bradbury's seminal work.

Segment B: A Taxing Time of Year

Does the mention of "April 15th" fill you with hope for a big tax refund, or strike fear into your financially miss-managed heart!? As the deadline for filing your taxes approaches, we'll consider some of the big taxpayer missteps to avoid and how best to proceed if you're a few years behind in filing a return.

An intrepid group of William and Mary students are creating and implementing programs the build community and afford creative opportunities for veterans, service members and their families. Their new program is sending veterans with PTSD, TBI and other combat-related injuries back to boot camp -- comedy boot camp! Join us as we explore the healing power of laughter with a group of veterans who are turning stand-up into a uniquely therapeutic experience.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll consider the regional unpack of a new locally stationed aircraft carrier. 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.

Today we're joined live in studio Virginia's by 3rd District Congressman, Bobby Scott. He'll bring us an update from the Capitol and share his views on federal budgets and resdistricting and take your calls and questions!

As baseball fans across America rejoice at the return of our national past-time, we'll consider the long and complex relationship between America and Cuba through the lens of baseball.Segment B: Your Best Admission Position,With college application season in full swing, we've got a primer on how best to position your student to nail their application, essay and interview.Segment C: REframe,Nearly 26 years after discovering his mother dead in her bed, a Lafayette High School graduate is using film to reframe the events of that morning and face the murderer: his father. Raymond Suthinithet joins us live to share is harrowing journey of self-discovery on today's HearSay.