HearSay with Cathy Lewis

It's International Women's Day! Today on HearSay, we're reflecting on some of the biggest contributions and advancements made by women in 2017. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent to find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

The Honorable Judge Jerrauld C. Jones has held office in each branch of government. He serves as Norfolk Circuit Court's Chief Judge and his son, Jay Jones, is a Delegate for Virginia's 89th District. Pull up a chair and join host Cathy Lewis today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM as she learns about the life of Judge Jones.

Raise your hand if you've heard of "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo. Folks have loved it and hated it - where do you fall on the spectrum? You can weigh in before the show by sending us an email at [email protected] or leaving a message on our voicemail line: (757) 889 - 9105. Today, we're delving into the art of decluttering.

The 1985 Haysom slayings were brutal, and the murder case is one of the most famous in Virginia. In the book "A Far, Far Better Thing," co-authors Bill Sizemore and Jens Soering (alleged perpetrator) tell the story of Soering's involvement in the violent crimes. Join us for an interview with Bill Sizemore today on 89.5 WHRV-FM! Later, has a particular headline caught your attention this week? Let us know by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240, tweeting us @hearsayradio, or sending an email to [email protected].

The cost of college tuition is on the rise in Hampton Roads. However, college enrollment in the Commonwealth has increased each year since 1993. Today, we'll talk about Old Dominion University's efforts to make college more affordable and examine current legislation in the General Assembly aimed at combatting the issue. Join us by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240, tweeting us @hearsayradio, or sending an email to [email protected]. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Have you heard about Virginia's "Future Caucus?" The newly-formed conference is a bipartisan effort among legislators under the age of 45. The Virginia chapter of the Future Caucus hopes to focus on millennial issues and is the 22nd state to join the movement created by the Millennial Action Project. We have a seat at the table for you, so pull up a chair and join us today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

On today's edition of HearSay, host Cathy Lewis interviews Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. DonorsChoose.org allows donors to select which classroom project request they'd most like to support. Charles Best will give a presentation tonight at the Ted Constant Convocation Center as part of Old Dominion University's President's Lecture Series.

Last week, we focused heavily on gun violence in America. We asked that those of you who still had comments to share call our voicemail line (757-889-9105), and today, we're going to share some of those messages. What do you think of the recent decisions by some major organizations to cut ties with the NRA? Let us know by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240, tweeting us @hearsayradio, or sending an email to [email protected].

Though we'll be in the studio this time around, we hope you'll join us for the February edition of "In the Garden" with Jim Orband! You can send your toughest plant-related questions or share your comments with us before the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving us a voicemail at (757) 889 - 9105. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Join us for another edition of HearSay Headlines where we cover the latest news that has you talking! Has a particular local or national headline grabbed your attention this week? We have a seat at the table for you, so pull up a chair and join us today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.