We begin the week with the latest news headlines that have you talking. We'll also talk with the Daily Press's Hugh Lessig about this week's 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We open up our lines for you to let us know 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.

From its first documented appearances thousands of years ago, through the epic battles in the 20th century to control it, the story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity and resilience. On Thursday's program, we'll talk with the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. It is the amazing story of the people and tools, drugs and tumors, chemicals and experiments that have led us to modern day treatments and therapies.

On October 2, 1961, WHRO-TV broadcast its first 'tele-lesson' in Hampton Roads. On this special edition of HearSay, we celebrate WHRO's 50 years in broadcasting and educational programming with a one-hour retrospective. Many of the key players in WHRO's half-century history are interviewed. Hear the story of WHRO as it has become a Hampton Roads' institution for not only education, but for the community as well.

Comfort is a universal human need. But in our increasingly complex and overstressed world, we can overlook this important aspect of our lives - or employ artificial comfort substitutes that can have unintended consequences for our health. On today's broadcast we'll talk with the authors of two new books on modern day comfort - and the important lesson we learn when it is absent in our lives.

How much turkey do you need for your holiday table? Where is the best local buffet? And do you really need cranberry sauce to garnish your bird? On today's program resident foodie, Patrick Evans-Hylton, offers up his best tips and suggestions for enjoying the Big Turkey Day.

Like it or not, reindeer bells are ringing and merchants are scheming as the 2011 Christmas season kicks into high gear. The gloves are off at many big box stores, as they try to outdo each other with online incentives and early shopping hours. Local shopkeepers are hoping to make their case with promises of unique gifts and special credits. On today's broadcast, we'll offer up some tricks to navigating the gift-giving season - and ask our listeners to weigh in with their tips for keeping sane during the holly-daze of December.

HearSay Headlines: Light Rail

Two months after The Tide's debut, Norfolk officials are proclaiming the light rail system a success. Ridership is greater than anticipated and maintenance costs are lower than budgeted. But has this good news helped raise the Tide's public opinion rating? On today's broadcast we'll talk about the results of a new poll - out Sunday - that asked residents to share their Tide thoughts.

Gardening guru Jim Orband joins us in the studio today to talk about how to maintain your garden as we head toward the winter months.

Despite popping far more pills than previous generations, Baby Boomers are less healthy and heavier than their parents were at the same age. As we continue our ongoing series on the Boomer Generation, we'll talk about the increased reliance on pharmaceutical products - and the growing belief among Americans that medication can solve our emotional, as well as physical, conditions.

In the wake of the ongoing Penn State scandal, we'll take a look at the culture of secrecy that too often allows sexual abuse to continue - sometimes long after the abuse is discovered. We'll talk with a local expert about how to break that cycle - and what resources are available for families and children that have been the target of abuse.