HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Today, we're bringing you the next installment of our "After the Vote" series. We'll explore the business concerns of President-Elect Trump that may influence him as he prepares for the nation’s highest office. How do you feel that the mogul's many business ventures might impact his role as our 45th President? Join us by phone at 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 with your thoughts and opinions.

If you thought we were done talking about pets after our Pet Pledge last Friday, you thought wrong. It's time for our holiday pet edition and Dr. Phyllis Neumann is here to answer your toughest pet questions! Join us by phone 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Today we're delving into a topic that will either comfort or horrify you: what you're like as a child might explain or reflect the kind of parent you are or will be. And later, we all have that one family member that we disagree with on everything. Are you seeing them this holiday season? We'll talk to an expert on conflict management about ways to keep your conversations "merry and bright." Join us by phone 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

We're bringing you the next installment of our new political coverage series "After the Vote." This week, we're opening up the phone lines and discussing the use of Twitter as a weapon and the role it's playing in politics. We're joined by experts on free speech and presidential behavior as we zero in on the most prevalent social media platform of 2016. Join us at 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

The Virginia Stage Company hired new artistic director Tom Quaintance earlier this year. We're sitting down to talk with VSC's newest staff member 19 days into the job! And later, North Carolina's incoming Democratic governor is already facing challenges in office. Join us at 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Our gardening guru Jim Orband is back in the studio to talk all things horticulture! We're also joined by Busch Gardens horticulturist, Sheila Cox, and getting a behind-the-scenes details about the theme park's seasonal gardening transitions. Join us by phone 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Houston isn't the only one to call when there's a problem! In honor of the upcoming film Hidden Figures, today we'll talk to NASA Chief Historian Bill Barry about his work on the film and what he's learned about our hometown heroes and their contributions to science. Virginia Air & Space Center CEO Bob Griesmer will also join us to talk about the educational opportunities the Center provides to get kids interested in the STEM fields. Join us by phone 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

We're bringing you the next installment of our new political coverage series "After the Vote." This week, we're opening up the phone lines and discussing the latest developments regarding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. And later, we're asking you to weigh in on current protests (i.e. Colin Kaepernick, Black Lives Matter, Women's March on Washington). What does "peaceful protesting" mean to you? Join us at 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Are you a leader in your community? Do you wish you could help make your community safer? Here's your chance! We're talking with the President and the Community Outreach Specialist of the Norfolk Chapter of the FBI Citizen's Academyabout what the program brings to Hampton Roads. And later, we're joined by National Geographic's Dr. Miguel Vilar, Science Manager for National Geographic's Genographic Project as we discuss advances in DNA testing.

The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit with friends and family, and according to Sentara Healthcare, it's also a great time to check on the health of aging parents. We're joined by two of Sentara's "How's Mom?" experts to learn more about this worthwhile initiative. Join us by phone 440-2665 or 800-940-2240 and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.