HearSay with Cathy Lewis

ProPublica and the Daily Press have teamed up on a project to document hate crimes in America. We will speak to the people behind this endeavor. Have you been the victim of hate speech or attacks? Do you know someone who has?

Are you one accident or serious illness away from financial disaster? Many people in America today are facing enormous financial burdens from disabilities, doctor bills and related expenses. We will talk to a New York Times reporter who covers this issue, and an economics professor from Fordham who has studied it in depth. Then we will welcome actor Terry O'Quinn from TV's Lost who has a personal story to share. Tune in at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

How much should a parent help his or her adult kids financially? Do your parents help you? Money and family are fraught with complications. We'll help you untangle them with our team of experts. Then, we will talk to the trauma surgeon who was on duty the night of the Las Vegas shooting.

Joe Flanagan will host a show packed with stories about the latest developments in space program, Halloween-themed history about Dracula and Frankenstein, and even local homes with the latest in energy technology. Later, we'll find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Dr. Robert McNab will talk about the economic trends affecting our community, and we'll tackle the prospect of losing an iconic railroad company. Tune in at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

The phrase - and the attitude - that "boys will be boys" excuses some terrible behavior. But how do we raise good men and also recognize gender differences in America today? We'll talk to a psychologist, an educator and a political expert about this issue.

The Virginian-Pilot, along with students from Marquette University, recently undertook a comprehensive effort to examine what happens to people with mental illness in jails throughout the country. After tracking the deaths of 404 people since 2010, the results were harrowing. Sadly, jails end up as the default treatment for people with mental illness, but law enforcement officials and experts agree that the system is broken. We’ll talk to Gary Harki, the investigative reporter who led the effort.

With the Brett Kavanaugh hearings turning into a firestorm, we look at the politics of sexual assault.

As part of our continued work with the American Graduate 3 Initiative, we are talking to women in different skilled careers. We will discuss the career pathways women can pursue in trucking, funeral service or the maritime industry.

Joe Flanagan is guest-hosting a packed show. We will talk to Sentara staff who went to North Carolina during the hurricane and helped victims. We will also discuss the upcoming 5K race to support people with food allergies. Finally, Joe will chat with organizers of the legendary Neptune Festival.