Clean eating isn't about sanitizing your food. On today's program, we'll explore the multitude of health and nutritional benefits associated with the "clean eating" lifestyle. Our resident foodie, Patrick Evans-Hylton will join us to talk about how clean eating is all about consuming whole food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible. We'll also talk about other holistic eating habits, including veganism and vegetarianism. Call 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.

Filmmaker Ken Burns's latest documentary, "Prohibition" will air in October and it tells the history of the rise and fall of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The saga of prohibition goes far beyond the oft-told tales of gangsters, rum runners, flappers and speakeasies. It is the story of unintended consequences and a nation divided by politics, religion and , individual rights and responsibilities. On today's program, we begin a six-part series on the legacy of prohibition: how it transformed America and the challenges we face as we continue to wrestle with alcohol and drug abuse.

The region is still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Irene from over the weekend. We talk with emergency officials to get the latest on the aftermath of the storm and we hear from our listeners about how they weathered Irene.

HearSay's favorite gardener, Jim Orband joins us in studio Thursday to answer your gardening questions and to talk about the best ways to keep your late summer garden producing.

Across the Commonwealth, colleges and universities are opening their doors this week to new and returning students. On today's program, we'll highlight some potential dangers that students may encounter and offer suggestions for staying safe - both on and off campus.

The Middle Class is often called the heart and soul of America, but some economists caution it has been "hollowed out" by the Great Recession. On today's program, we'll talk with the author of "Can the Middle Class Be Saved?," the latest feature article in The Atlantic. Has the middle class been mortally wounded in this financial downturn? Call 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.

Five hundred years ago, Amerigo Vespucci first realized the scope and size of the body of water that lay between Europe and the new world. With that revelation, The Atlantic Ocean quickly became the key Western Civilization. On today's broadcast, we'll talk with author Simon Winchester about his biography of The Atlantic Ocean. Later in the program, we'll talk with Will Baker, president of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and get an update on the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

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 keep your pet healthy and happy.

Significant increases of obesity in adults and children are creating epidemic rates of diabetes in America. On today's program, we'll talk with medical specialists and nutritionists about the face of Diabesity in Hampton Roads - and learn what is being done to stem this pandemic.

After years of planning and construction, The Tide is set to carry its first passengers this Friday. On today's headline show, we'll talk about the debut of the light rail system and what passengers - and area residents - can expect from the Grand Opening. Will you be riding The Tide? Call 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.