"Oh, what do you do for a living?" It's a question that follows almost every introduction, and it says a lot about our culture and the role jobs play in defining our personal identity. Today we'll consider the extent to which a career shapes how others view you and, more importantly, how you view yourself.

In her new book, War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities-from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the US military is long and rich, and Rebecca Frankel joins guest host, Kerri Fury, to explore their history and evolving role in today's modern battlefield.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest international news headlines that have you talking. Today we're joined by British Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Westmacott, and former Israeli Parliament member, Dr. Einat Wilf. 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.

Have you had a moment that reshaped your life? Was there and experience that brought about an almost instantaneous shift in the course of your thinking and the way you you've lived? Today we'll consider the power of a paradigm shift with two people who've been very public about their life altering moments. First, Dr. Eben Alexander, a renowned academic neurosurgeon, spent 54 years honing his scientific worldview until a transcendental near-death experience. Later, we talk with ABC News' Dan Harris about how an on-air breakdown in front of five million people left him forever changed.

Any gardener will tell you that there's no better therapy than being up to your elbows in soil. If your garden has helped you work through some great dilemma or eased you through a difficult time in your life, we want to hear about it! Join us with your gardening questions at 440-2665, and while you're at it, share a story how some quality time in the garden helped you through a rough patch.

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.

Join us for our second installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the third-party candidates seeking your vote in Virginia's First and Fouth Congressional Districts. We'll leave the bright lights, glaring opposition, and aggressive campaign advertising behind and foster a candid discussion in which the candidates can share their thoughts on tough issues and their goals for the district.

He fought and beheaded three Turkish adversaries in duels. He was sold into slavery, then murdered his master to escape. He sailed under a pirate flag, was shipwrecked and marched to the gallows to be hanged, only to be reprieved at the eleventh hour. And all this happened before he was thirty years old. This is Captain John Smith's life. Today, award-winning BBC filmmaker and author, Peter Firstbrook, joins us to trace the adventurer's astonishing exploits across three continents, testing Smith's own writings against the historical and geographical reality on the ground.

Join us for our third installment of this election year's Candidate Conversation Series. On today's installment, host Cathy Lewis is joined by the candidates from the 3rd Congressional District of Virginia. The Virginia 3rd includes all of the city of Portsmouth, parts of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Richmond, all of the counties of Charles City, New Kent, and Surry, and part of the counties of Henrico and Prince George.

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.