HearSay with Cathy Lewis

We talk to a health expert on the new COVID numbers, and how they will impact holiday plans. We also discuss how the pandemic has challenged Norfolk State University. Then, tt's been a tough year, but we end the HearSay week in celebration.

Cathy Lewis talks to experts on how the business community is coping with challenges from the pandemic. We also hear from former Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene.

After the Washington Post reported on students experiencing racism at the Virginia Military Institute, Governor Ralph Northam ordered an investigation into the culture at VMI. Since then, VMI's superintendent was pressured to resign and its Board of Visitors voted to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson. Virginia State Senator Tommy Norment, a 1968 graduate of VMI, joins us to discuss the situation and his op-ed in The Roanoke Times. Then, we discuss how COVID-19 has affected drug abuse and drug overdoses in the state.

We talk to WHRO's Mechelle Hankerson about developments out of Portsmouth. Then, HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, returns to us to tackle your pet health questions. Finally, Cathy interviews the Scottish illusionist, Scott Silven.

Cathy Lewis talks to experts on how the business community is coping with challenges from the pandemic. We also talk about the prospect of legalizing recreational marijuana use in Virginia. Then, we discuss a new partnership at Hampton University.

How will the increasing cases of COVID-19 affect hospitals, schools and the mental health of Virginians as winter approaches? We discuss the issue with people who are directly involved.

Now that the election is over, what should be done to secure voting rights in Virginia and make sure the process is fair and just? Cathy discusses this issue with experts and our listeners. Then, we talk to the incoming mayor of Suffolk.

Cathy Lewis talks to the people who worked the polls last week about volunteering in that high-pressure environment. We also talk to Rep. Elaine Luria.

We discuss the results of last weeks election and talk about how it affects our friendships, families and our community.

We hear from journalists about what happened... and experts about Virginia's future.