HearSay with Cathy Lewis

The city of Portsmouth has a massive community engagement plan in the works. Today, a city representative joins host Cathy Lewis to discuss "Build One Portsmouth." Later, we're hoping to get your take on gun violence in America. Join us by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240, tweeting us @hearsayradio, or sending an email to [email protected].

Tune into HearSay at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM for a special broadcast of Cathy Lewis’ interview with civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander. The interview took place as part of Old Dominion University’s President’s Lecture Series.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, we’re hoping that you’ll share your experience - or the experience of someone you know (with permission, of course) - with online dating. Whether it’s a horror story or a fairytale, please join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Do you homeschool your child? Today, we’ll consider that style of schooling and how it shapes one’s approach to higher education. Join us by calling 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240, tweeting us @hearsayradio, or sending an email to [email protected]. Later, host Cathy Lewis interviews former CIA director John Brennan in advance of his appearance at the Norfolk Forum.

Plot twist: A lead activisit of the #MeToo movement, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, is facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Today, we’ll continue our conversations about sexual harassment at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

It's time for the February edition of HearSay Pet Health with Dr. Phyllis Neumann. Today, in addition to your questions, we're taking a look at two issues affecting pets in Hampton Roads: dog parks and homelessness. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.

Are you a parent? If so, we'd love to hear from you today on the topic of whether school should start before Labor Day! In Virginia, the Kings Dominion Law prevents schools from opening before Labor Day without a waiver. However, recent votes in the House could change the rule. Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

STEM Education is a curriculum which educates students in four specific disciplines: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In the United States, 10 of the 14 fastest-growing industries require STEM training. While the curriculum is beneficial for all students, efforts to expose young women to these fields have steadily increased. Today, we're talking to some of the leading women in STEM fields. Join us at 440-2665 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

You may have seen our Friday Facebook post about a panel's suggestion to do away with the name "Hampton Roads" and move instead to "Coastal Virginia." Today at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, we’re talking about the thought behind the name-change and examining pros and cons. Join us at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. Later in the broadcast, we’ll talk with Norfolk Councilwoman Andria McClellan about Engage Norfolk.

Did you participate in "catching" the King Tide? Though researchers are still examining the data, one thing is certain: flooding will remain a problem in Hampton Roads. We'll talk about what this means for the region. Later, we'll check in with Mal Vincent and find out what's going on this week in Mal's World.