Last weekend saw dozens of local entrepreneurs pitch their best web-product ideas at START NORFOLK, a friendly competition where the winner receives expert advice on how best to bring their idea to market. On today's broadcast, we'll learn how the results of the competition. We'll also talk with local business leaders about the challenges and unexpected solutions that come with building an innovative company.

When NPR's Cokie Roberts and her husband, Steve, married in 1966, they faced a choice familiar to many mixed-faith couples: practice no religion, pick one or the other, or find ways to observe both. They decided upon the latter. In "Our Haggadah: Uniting Traditions for Interfaith Families," the couple describes their approach to celebrating Passover with family and friends of all faiths. On today's broadcast we'll talk with Cokie about her family's faith journey, as well as her latest professional projects.

On this special rebroadcast of HearSay, we'll look at how best to make big changes in your professional life. What does it take to make a mid-career job switch? Is it ever too late to reinvent your career and look?

By the year 2030, one of every five drivers in America will be 65 years of age or older. While driving may seem like second nature, it does require complex skills that can decline as we age. On today's broadcast we'll examine the impact of the aging driver population. We'll take a look at how to recognize when driving becomes hazardous and how to encourage elderly parents and friends to turn in their keys when driving abilities become impaired.

As we prepare to celebrate Veteran's Day, we'll check in with regional reporters on the latest military news. Along with other topics, we'll get an update on the Navy's plans to move a carrier to Florida; check in on recent technology updates; and learn about local tributes to fallen soldiers/sailors.

More than a month and a half into the movement, Occupy Wall Street activists throughout the country are promising continued protests against growing economic inequality. On today's broadcast, we'll talk with the local reporter covering the Occupy Norfolk movement. We'll also speak with historians about the challenges of leaderless protests and why some movements catch fire, while others die out.

Segment A: Social Media for Professionals

Social media sites and applications are familiar communication tools to high school and college students. But understanding how to use those tools for professional networking requires disciplined posting and targeted messaging. On today's program, we'll examine the best way to use social media for professional growth.

Segment B: Taking a Global Perspective

We'll talk with BBC World Service news presenter and reporter Jamie Coomarasamy about some of the latest global stories - and how news organizations vary in their reporting and coverage.

Candidates have their work cut out for them in next week's General Assembly election. Polls are showing wide-spread voter apathy, despite the possibility of a party shift in the state's Senate. On today's broadcast, Cathy talks with political reporters and experts about what is at stake - and how the redistricting process is affecting the election.

On today's monthly pet health program, we'll talk with the authors of three new books. "In a Dog's Heart" author and dog trainer Jennifer Arnold argues against the popular "alpha dog" training philosophy, instead advocating "choice teaching" for a well-trained dog. "Love at First Bark" details real-life stories about how in rescuing dogs in need, their owners end up saving themselves. And finally, "Going Home" provides guidance for those mourning their beloved pets.

On this month's What's Cookin', host Cathy Lewis talks with Patrick Evans-Hylton, Senior Editor for Food & Wine with Hampton Roads Magazine and executive editor for Virginia Wine Lover Magazine about the latest trends in international cuisine both at home and in our restaurants. We'll also help you keep up with what's now in season on the Fall foods' shelf. Also in the hour, the host of American Public Media's "The Splendid Table", Lynne Rossetto Kasper, joins us to talk about the new cookbook "The Splendid Table's How to Eat Weekends." During the show, find out how you can get an autographed copy!