HearSay with Cathy Lewis

New revelations have surfaced about how Virginia Beach police officers are using facial recognition technology. Meanwhile, the city council of that community declined to give a review board power to probe the department. How should police provide transparency and accountability while doing their jobs effectively? We discuss these questions. Then, we talk about the prospects of economic recovery in Hampton Roads.

In February, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam set a March 15 "deadline" for schools to reopen for in-person learning. For many students, that meant yesterday was their first day back in the classroom in nearly a year. We check in with the community about how it went. Then, we shift our discussion to U.S. defense strategy and how it could affect Hampton Roads.

How is the system of vaccine registration working in the Commonwealth? Cathy Lewis will discuss the issue. Then, we will talk about the Virginia Voting Rights Act, and the broader issue of voter representation in our community.

The stand down briefings on extremism in the military have prompted a deeper conversation for our military community... about the meaning of the oath, about citizenship, and about what we can do to rebuild faith in America.

Many people like to share important moments in their lives on social media - engagements, new jobs, baby births. But what about being vaccinated against a deadly virus? We discuss the dynamics of whether to share your vaccine status online, and how it could make others feel. Then, we talk about concerns over the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

How does flooding and climate change affect minority communities in Hampton Roads and throughout Virginia? Cathy discusses the issue with representatives from the NAACP and Rev. Yearwood from the Hip Hop Caucus. Then, We talk about the struggle that people face while waiting for their unemployment benefits.

We review the bills coming up for a vote in the General Assembly with our guests and listeners.

Virginia Republicans will hold a drive up convention to select their nominees for statewide races, rather than a primary. If you are a Republican, will that affect your decision (or ability) to vote for the candidate of your liking? We discuss the details of how the convention will work, where it will take place, and who can participate. We also want to know how you're feeling about the direction of your political party following a busy election season. Finally, we hear about a new mobile vaccine clinic that Hampton University has developed to reach the Black community

How do we reach underserved communities with vaccines? A Sentara official talks to Cathy about their plan. Then, we discuss the challenge fire fighters have to keep job protections after exposure to COVID-19. Finally, Cathy discusses the issue of human trafficking in Virginia with state official, a local expert and a director from Zeiders working to raise awareness.

Reporters in Hampton Roads have produced an in-depth investigation into health insurance fraud at a popular OB-GYN office. Cathy talks to the reporters about their work, and the underlying story. We also discuss diversity at the Governor's School For The Arts and the new name of the tunnel boring machine used for the HRBT expansion.