Jim Orband, the Wizard of Wisteria himself, joins Cathy at The Mariners' Museum to celebrate Historic Garden Week. They talk about the upcoming festivities and help you grapple with all your spring gardening dilemmas during this exciting and sometimes challenging season. Please join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

At this point we’re used to celebrities and public figures making mistakes. We’re also used to the predictable public apology statement or video. The most recent case was actress Felicity Huffman for her part in the college admissions scandal. But what do they hope to accomplish with these public apologies? We discuss the art of the public apology.

When natural catastrophes strike, we have to make difficult funding and policy choices. How can we cooperate to help each other so these crises don't tear us apart? Cathy talks about the issue with Washington Post columnist Greg Sargent. Norfolk Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response James Redick helps us sort through these questions locally. Then Virginia Beach City Manager Dave Hansen talks about why city residents will see reduced insurance premiums. Finally, we find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

First, Cathy talks to the director of a group that serves restaurant quality food to victims, volunteers and first responders. We explore the issue of food insecurity together. Then, we discuss a proposal for ambitious reforms to our nation's schools. Finally, we talk to the people behind the student chef program in Virginia Beach's public schools. Please join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Attorneys representing the City of Norfolk are attempting to move a Confederate Monument away from the downtown area. This decision is part of a controversy that has dominated headlines across the country. But now it comes to our backyard. What do you think should be done? How do you see these monuments, and where do they fit into our Commonwealth's history? Cathy discusses the issue with experts, but we want to hear from you. Then at the end of the show, we talk about the recent triumph of the UVA men's basketball team.

Dr. Phyllis Neumann is back in the studio to answer your toughest pet questions. We hope you'll join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. You can always get your questions in to the show early by emailing, tweeting, or calling us at (757) 889-9105. Later, we'll find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

HearSay explores the myths and the realities of homelessness in America with experts from the City of Virginia Beach and the Union Mission Ministries, as well as our culture guru Dr. Myles McNutt. Please join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Jenna Portnoy of The Washington Post details the story of sexual harassment accusations leveled against former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder. Then, we discuss the state of women's rights worldwide with Maria Zammit of the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads. Also, Elaine Weiss talks about her book The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote. Finally, Kimberly Pierceall of The Virginian-Pilot tells us about pay equity.

The president signed an executive order tying free speech to research grants at universities. Is free speech under fire at college campuses, and is this measure warranted? Cathy hosts an in-depth, freewheeling conversation, and we hear from our listeners. Then, Sen. Tim Kaine talks to us about the state of military housing in Virginia.

Can Hampton Roads transform its economy to develop resilient industries that thrive as sea level rise intensifies? Cathy talks to the Commonwealth's first special assistant to the governor for coastal adaptation and protection, retired Rear Adm. Ann Phillips. Please join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.