HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Missy Cotter Smasal, candidate for Virginia's Eighth Senate district, discusses her campaign and her views on gun safety. Then Patrick Wilson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch talks about how the issues surrounding guns have affected the 2019 race. After that, David Graham of The Atlantic joins us for a discussion about the ongoing impeachment inquiry. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Join HearSay for our October edition of Pet Health with Dr. Phyllis Neumann. She joins us to answer all of your pet health questions. Then we find out what's happening This Week in Mal's World. Noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

How will national issues like the impeachment inquiry affect races down the ballot? Christopher Newport University's Dr. Rachel Bitecofer is on the show to explain. Then, recent news reports have indicated that same sex unions make up four percent of marriages in Virginia. We talk to the couple whose lawsuit resulted in the end of the ban on gay weddings and a lawyer fighting for gay rights in the workplace. Finally, Zeiders American Dream Theater is launching a program to give away tickets to lower-income residents.

Last week, Virginia Beach police released a report on the shooting at the municipal center. What comes next for the city? We talk to Mayor Bobby Dyer about it. Then, we discuss the plan to bring a casino to Norfolk. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has launched an impeachment inquiry, and we talk to Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02) and Prof. Saikrishna Prakash about the ramifications. Then, we discuss the report of the Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting with Council Member Michael Berlucchi. Join HearSay at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

As part of our American Graduate 3 Initiative, HearSay explores the generation gap in the skilled trades industry. As college costs rise, young people are exploring these career fields and trying to convince parents to understand the new possibilities. Have you talked to your children about these types of jobs?

University of Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett turned down a raise last week, saying that he had more than enough money. While most of us would agree that an annual salary of $1 million would make for a comfortable life, how much is money tied to your happiness? Have you ever turned down a higher paying job for one that better satisfied you? We discuss the economics of happiness with a UCLA meditation expert and a Yale psychology professor. We also discuss the issue with Regina Brayboy, who is launching a unique new venture. Finally, we talk to a student who participated in the global climate strike. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

How dangerous is vaping? How is it affecting our health, our kids, and our community? Cathy Lewis talks about this subject with a variety of experts. Then we find out what's happening in Mal's World.

Like swallows to Capistrano, Jim Orband returns in glory and majesty. He answers your toughest gardening questions, and we listen to Earth, Wind & Fire.

Del. Lee Carter has called for a cap on insulin prices. Cathy Lewis discusses the cost of that life-saving medicine with him, and we hear from a woman who has been impacted by this issue personally. Then we discuss efforts by the UVA Health System to collect medical debts from patients. A Washington Post article reported that it has sued thousands of people, seized bank accounts, put liens on property, and forced people into bankruptcy. Later in the program, we hear about a local man who is HIV-positive and recently donated a kidney to a recipient with HIV as part of a clinical trial.