HearSay with Cathy Lewis

How do extremist groups split families and friends apart, and what do you do when it affects someone you love? We talk about the social aspects of extremism, the need for dialogue and the possibility of healing.

National grocery store chains, like Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Dollar General, are offering employees money to get vaccinated against COVID-19. We talk to a legal expert about COVID-19 vaccines and employer liability. What has your employer communicated to you about the vaccine? Will you be required to get it before returning to the office? Then, we talk to an ODU professor whose composition was performed at President Biden’s inauguration.

Cathy Lewis breaks down the current vaccine rollout policies in Virginia. Then, the Commonwealth's Attorney from Portsmouth helps us understand the mechanics of charging insurrectionists the violence at the Capitol. Finally, Denver Riggleman joins the program to talk about extremism, misinformation, politics in Virginia and the direction of the GOP.

Last week, Governor Ralph Northam announced new goals for giving out the coronavirus vaccine. We talk to the man tasked with leading those efforts, Dr. Danny Avula. Which priority group do you fall under for the vaccine? Do you plan on getting it when it’s available? Then, we discuss behaviors around mask-wearing and social distancing. What is your personal definition for “being careful” when it comes to the pandemic? Has that changed over time?

We discuss the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol and the crisis in the last days of the Trump presidency. Then we discuss the effects on Virginia politics, going forward.

We discuss developments around the Electoral College count happening today and the historical precedent. Then, we talk about how COVID-19 is impacting education in schools across Virginia.

Cathy Lewis discusses political polarization in our nation and our community. Then, we explore the world of gospel music in Hampton Roads with people featured on the Netflix documentary "Voices of Fire."

Cathy Lewis talks to experts in media and business about the big stories in our community last year... and what to expect in the year to come.

On the last HearSay show of our programming year, we talk about our favorite holiday songs, and we want to hear yours.

Sen. Warner joins the program to discuss cybersecurity, the Electoral College count and COVID-19 relief, and we talk to a William and Mary Law professor about the transition of power. Cathy Lewis also talks to the outgoing director of the Newport News Public Library and a local educator.