HearSay with Cathy Lewis

On Monday evening, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will face-off in thefirst presidential debate of the 2016 general election. We'll bring you a recap of the debate and consider how the format and moderator, 'NBC Nightly News' anchor Lester Holt, helped shaped the debate. We'll also consider the role perception plays in informing public opinions of candidates with Cornell University debate expert, Samuel Nelson. Join us live by phone 440-2655 or 800-940-2240 or connect with us on Facebookand Twitter.

Today we'll bring you the first installment of conversations with the candidates seeking your vote come November. Join us as we talk with the Democratic nominee for vice president, Senator Tim Kaine, about his goals for combating ISIS and keeping Americans safe at home. We're also joined by Congressman Scott Rigell to discuss his concerns surrounding immigration issues, renewed after news broke that the U.S. mistakenly granted citizenship to almost 900 immigrants that were scheduled to be deported.

It’s time for another edition of “In the Garden” with Jim Orband, literally! Coming to you live from Norfolk Botanical Gardens, we’ll answer all of your gardening questions and spend some time discussing our favorite "wicked and pernicious weed" with local brewer, Kevin O'Connor, and explore their new Grain & Hop Garden. Share you questions for Jim Orband onFacebook or via Twitter!

The 2016 Presidential Election has been one of the most controversial and contentious elections in United States history, with the issues often taking a back seat to spectacle and speculation over the motives and motivations of the candidates. A recent poll by ABC News and the Washington Postshowed that this year’s Democratic and Republican presidential nominees have the lowest favorability ratings of any candidates in the last 30 years. Today, we want to hear your thoughts on this election, how it is being covered by the media, your thoughts on the issues being addressed by the campaigns, and how your social media spaces are being shaped by the election. Join us live by phone 440-2655 or 800-940-2240 or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Each week in the days leading up to the November election, we'll focus our attention on a specific issue shaping the campaigns of the

candidates. In an effort to engage and inform, HearSay is dedicating every Tuesday until the 2016 election to a different political issue. This week, joined by Virginia Beach Human Rights Commissioner and Virginia Latino Leaders Council Vice Chair, Beatriz Amberman, we’re discussing a key issue of the 2016 election: immigration; with a particular focus on theeconomic impact of immigrants here in Virginia.

Airbnb, Uber and Lyft are three major players in the booming “sharing economy.” Senator Mark Warner joins us as we explore the growth of these companies and new questions being raised about their safety, fair pricing, and taxation. We'll talk with a Richmond-based Uber driver about his at-times-harrowing experiences behind the wheel with the ridesharing company, and hear from a D.C.-based Airbnb host about how the service is helping him enjoy his vacation property.

ITT Technical Institute's decision not to offer a fall term has left hundreds of local students scrambling. For-profit college ITT Technical Institute is ceasing operations at all of its campuses, highlighting the pressure federal regulators are placing on for-profit colleges, many of which are already reeling from years of declining enrollment. Today we'll consider the impact on local students and how community colleges across the region arequickly responding to the needs of students that have been suddenly displaced.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins Cathy in the studio as we examine the latest animal headlines and tackle your troubling pet problems. Send your questions in advance to [email protected] or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Each week in the days leading up to the November election, we'll focus our attention on a specific issue shaping the campaigns of both candidates.Terrorism and national security continue to be top concerns on voters' minds as both candidates trade attacks over which is better suited to lead the nation. Today we'll look back at Wednesday's Commander-in-Chief Forum, where both Trump and Clinton shared their stances on military and national security issues.

This week, entrepreneurial evangelists are traveling the Commonwealth to shine a spotlight on the business vanguards building Virginia’s 21st century economy. Today we'll talk with some of small business owners on theVirginia Velocity Tour, and explore their efforts to drive innovation -- and inspire others to produce jobs in energy, health, agriculture, and other fields that will thrive in the 21st century. Tune in and practice your best business pitch for a crack at the week's $100,000 in prizes! We'll also take your calls and bring you an update on the latest developments in the Bob McDonnell case.