HearSay with Cathy Lewis

We will discuss politics and policy with Vangie Williams and John Suddarth, candidates facing each other in next week's Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st congressional district. Williams works for a government contractor and helps her husband care for their six daughters. Suddarth is an army veteran. We will ask them about their plans for the general election, the challenges facing America today, and what they hope to do in congress. After that, we'll talk about choices facing people with elederly relatives. Marilyn Fall of Elder Care At Home VB will joinus to discuss those options. And later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

IRepublicans in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District will decide between Shion Fenty and Ryan McAdams in next Tuesday’s primary election. Fenty is a fashion designer and administrative assistant whose mother immigrated to America from Guyana. McAdams is a minister from Williamsburg who went to VMI on a baseball scholarship. We will talk to both candidates about the issues facing Virginia, and how they plan to win in November.

In another edition of Virginia primary coverage we'll tackle the 2nd congressional district. First-term incumbent Rep. Scott Taylor (R) faces challengers from both parties. We'll be joined by democrats Elaine Luria, a military veteran, and Karen Mallard, a lifelong public school teacher. We'll also have republican Mary K. Jones, a former James City County Chairwoman on the show. Taylor was not available for the interview. Have questions for the candidates? Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Ahead of the June 12 GOP senate primary we'll have all three candidates on the show to discuss their policies and answer your questions. Virginia voters will choose between Corey Stewart, a Prince William County supervisor, Nick Freitas, a Virginia delegate and E.W. Jackson, a minister, for who will take on U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) in the November elections. Have questions for the candidates? Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

The NFL announced last week that it would change its national anthem policy, no longer requiring players to take the field for its playing and leaving it up to teams and the league to discipline players who protest publicy. Do you agree with the NFL's decision? We'll examine the question of what constitutes an effective protest in today's society. And later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World. Tune in aat noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

The Virginian-Pilot has been sold to Tronc Inc., parent company of the Daily Press, officials said on Tuesday, May 29. Tronc also owns the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News and the Baltimore Sun among other publications. We'll unpack what this means for local journalism with a panel of experts. We'll talk with Rick Edmonds, reporter for the Poynter Institute, Earl Swift, former Virginian-Pilot reporter and Jane Elizabeth, Director of the Accountability Journalism Program at the American Press Institute. Elizabeth also created and managed The Virginian-Pilot's first digital news team. And then later on, we'll switch gears and hear the fascinating story of Leroy Graves, who worked his way up from being a Williamsburg maintenance worker to being the leading upholstery conservator in North America and Europe.

We have a packed show for you today, with everything from missing submarines to hot wings! The new food writer for The Viriginian-Pilot, Matthew Korfhage, sits down with us to discuss his culinary background and what he thinks about hot wings in Hampton Roads. And Pilot reporter Courtney Maebus joins us to recount the story of the USS Scorpion, a nuclear attack submarine that disappeared 50 years ago. But first, we'll talk to Rev. Julia Messer of Eastern Shore Chapel about the special way that their congregation pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tune in today at noon 89.5 WHRV-FM.

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

Today we're bringing you the stories of two extraordinary African American women who accomplished great success despite many challenges in their lives. Sissieretta Jones was a pioneering opera singer, born in Portsmouth, VA, who died in poverty. We'll talk to Maureen Lee, author of "Sissieretta Jones: The Greatest Singer of her Race, 1868-1933." Pauli Murray broke many barriers as a civil rights activist, poet, lawyer and priest. Barbara Lau, director of the Pauli Murray Project, joins us to discuss her life and the work they're doing to carry on her legacy. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

Today we'll talk to author and journalist Lynn Waltz about her new book, "Hog Wild - The Battle for Workers' Rights at the World's Largest Slaughterhouse." It details the nearly two-decade struggle for safer working conditions and better wages at the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Tar Heel, North Carolina. We'll also speak to Dave Culler, owner of Warriors Taphouse, about their mission to give back to the military community through craft brewery. Tune in at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.