HearSay with Cathy Lewis

We talk about the forces driving misinformation around the pandemic and protests, and the statistics behind the pandemic. Then, a representative from Black Lives Matter 757 discusses the changes he'd like to see in local police forces.

We talk about what hurricane season means in the era of COVID-19. Then, we discuss how to maintain your home during this challenging time. Finally, for more than a century, Hampton Roads has dealt with the same issues around infectious disease that we're facing today. Cathy Lewis talks to a professor at ODU about the history of pandemics in our community.

Cathy discusses a series of incidents of violence and intimidation directed against African American people. Become part of this conversation at noon on WHRV.

How will the new mandate on mask-wearing affect Virginians? What does wearing a mask accomplish, how will people react and how might it be implemented? We talk about these questions with an expert. Then, we discuss protests in Hampton Roads over the weekend.

More people are returning to work as Hampton Roads gradually reopens. How are we staying safe, sane and healthy during this challenge? Cathy Lewis discusses the issue with experts.

Cathy discusses how the community has changed since the tragedy in Virginia Beach. Thank you for joining this important conversation at noon on WHRV.

Stimulus checks. Some of us still haven’t received them, but if you did, how are you spending that money? We talk to Michelle Singletary, author and writer of the personal finance column, “The Color of Money.” She updates us on the status of stimulus checks and provide helpful advice for navigating the economic downturn associated with the coronavirus outbreak. We also talk to some Hampton Roads workers heading back to their jobs during the phase one reopening period.

Last week, demonstrators called on Smithfield Foods to close its plants. We talk about the issue. Then, we discuss how the pandemic impacts people who suffer from domestic violence, and the options they have.

Rep. Bobby Scott talks to Cathy about a bill he is co-sponsoring, the HEROES Act, an economic relief package for those affected by the coronavirus. Then, we discuss the ongoing challenges to our local and state economy with experts.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins us to tackle your pet health questions.