Amidst the local and nationwide discussions about traffic, pollution, fuel prices and obesity, some would argue that there is a unified solution. Ride a bicycle. If Americans exchanged just one in five of their average daily car trips with a ride on a bicycle, the effect would be the equivalent of taking 48 million vehicles off the road. While the math is compelling, the reality facing local cyclists is that our region is far from "bike friendly." We'll consider the challenges facing local bike enthusiasts as we discuss the state of cycling across Hampton Roads.

Over half a century ago, our region was a central battleground in the fight for desegregation. In Norfolk, local activists played a crucial role in the effort to equalize and integrate the city's schools. Host Cathy Lewis is joined by the authors of the new book, "Elusive Equality: Desegregation and Resegregation in Norfolk's Public Schools." They'll discuss their extensive research of the oral interviews, archival material, and local newspaper coverage that tells the harrowing story of Norfolk's struggle for educational equality

How often are you without your smartphone? How late into the evening do you check your email? As advanced technologies are becoming ever-present in our lives, it seems more and more difficult to disconnect from those digital connections, professional or otherwise. Host Cathy Lewis will question what it is about our digital devices and inboxes that keep us compulsively coming back again and again. We'll also consider how a tech addiction can sabotage that big summer vacation you've been waiting all year for.

This week we'll gauge your feelings on NBC's delayed Olympic coverage, discuss the recent criticism of the Hampton Roads Child Fatality Review Team, and address privacy concerns surrounding the use of automated license plate readers by local police. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live on air 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.

If you live in Hampton Roads, chances are you drive or utilize public transportation to complete your daily commute. On today's HearSay, host Cathy Lewis checks in with Hampton Roads Transit and the Virginia Department of Transportation about the latest developments from each agency and what steps they're taking to improve the quality of public transportation and reduce traffic congestion locally. More specifically we will discuss the new VDOT 511 system and the recent Elizabeth River ferry grant awarded to HRT.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann joins us in studio Thursday to answer your pet health questions and to talk about the best ways to extend the life of your pets and keep them healthy and happy in their twilight years.

Our region's official moniker has been a source of great debate for nearly two decades. Is it Hampton Roads, Tidewater, Coastal Virginia, etc.? We'll be discussing the many efforts undertaken to brand and rebrand our region. Join us live with your calls at 757-440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 and weigh in about which regional name you think might finally be praised locally and recognized nationally.

This week we'll give you a rundown of the Virginia and North Carolina Olympians going for gold in London and find out what an exploding mosquito population and recent positive tests for Eastern Equine Encephalitis mean for you and your family this summer. We open up our lines for you to let us know your thoughts by joining us live on air 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.

Gone are the days when college was the obvious and most logical next step after high school. Drastic shifts in the economy and fluxuating unemployment have caused many young adults to consider different approaches to securing a successful career post-graduation. We'll discuss the current value of a college education and consider the question, "does it matter where you go to college?"

In the Garden with Jim Orband

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