HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Jim Orband, our resident plant sensai, will be in the studio to tackle all your gardening questions and problems. 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 leaving us a message on our Facebook page. During the show call 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 to get some help. After that, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

ABC pressured the Oscars to cut their airtime to three hours. Meanwhile, the Academy has announced a new and controversial "Popular Film" category. Is this show still relevant, and what does its future look like? Our resident pop culture guru, ODU Associate Professor Myles McNutt, will break it down for us. We hope you'll join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

We all have secrets we keep within our families, or secrets our families keep from us. Steve Luxenberg discovered that the people closest to him had been lying for years when a form letter from his grandparents' cemetery revealed the existence of an extra grave. We'll hear his story, and then Dr. Lisa Mazzio will join us as we listen to yours. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

How should your city spend its money? What new projects do you want to see and what long-standing problems do you want to disappear? We will interview Virginia Beach City Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson and Elizabeth Psimas, the Vice Mayor of Portsmouth. Then, do you want the media to cover the political rallies of President Trump? We will discuss the issue with Pete Vernon of the Columbia Journalism Review. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240.

Dr. Phyllis Neumann is back in the studio today to answer all of your toughest pet questions! Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World. 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 (757-889-9105).

Medical Marijuana dispensaries are coming to Hampton Roads. We will talk about the implications of this issue with Virginian-Pilot reporter Victoria Bourne and state Del. Glenn Davis. Also, Cathy Lewis has a special message about the one-year anniversary of the Charlottesville violence

Some of the toughest conflicts you have in your life involve the people who live right next door. Neighbors can make your life miserable, but if you've ever been locked out of your house on a rainy day, they can be lifesavers. We will talk about the neighborhood feuds that spill over into court with Jane Harper from The Virginian-Pilot. Please call us during this show at 440-2665 or (800) 940-2240. Share your stories!

Let’s face it, we don’t always agree with our family about key issues. Just ask Ivanka Trump. In an interview last week, she said that she did not believe the media were “the enemy of the people,” something her father has repeatedly said. How do you handle family political conflicts? Are you afraid to speak your mind for fear of causing an argument? We want to hear from you! And then, if you can’t bury the axe by talking it out, you can head over to the new Tribal Axe throwing range in Virginia beach. We’ll talk to the owners about this exciting new sport. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today’s show is packed with history and literature! First up: The Lost Colony of Roanoke. It’s a story that’s captured our attention for over 400 years, and we’ll discuss this strange mystery with Andrew Lawler, author of the new book “The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke.” Have you ever seen or performed in the Lost Colony production in the Outer Banks? Are you one of the obsessed trying to solve this mystery? And in the second half, we’ll talk to Hampton author Conover Hunt who expertly weaves local Virginia history into her murder mystery “The Constitution Murders.” We'll also check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Sea level rise and constant flooding will continue to impact Hampton Roads for years to come. What does the future look like and what can be done? We will talk about this issue with a variety of experts. Join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.