HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll get the latest from Richmond as the second week of the Virginia General Assembly gets underway. Join us with your thoughts by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at [email protected] or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Last week, three of our local Republican members of Congress joined other colleagues in requesting that the Supreme Court stop a new, judge-selected redistricting plan in Virginia or risk a postponing of congressional elections in the Commonwealth -- included in their list of concerns was "electoral chaos" and "mass voter confusion." On today's HearSay we'll take a closer look at the newly redrawn map and the impact its new boundaries could have on voters and legislators.

This weekend, hundreds of undergraduate women will gather at Old Dominion University for a conference focused on helping them continue careers in the field of physics. Almost half of all undergraduate physics departments in the U.S. have no female professors, and in 2014 women earned less than 25 percent of bachelor degrees in physics, and less than 20 percent of doctoral degrees in physics. Today we'll talk with students and local leaders in the field about the importance of supporting women pursuing careers in physics and other STEM fields.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll discuss the latest developments in continuing standoff in Oregon between self-styled militiamen and the federal government. Join us with your thoughts by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at [email protected] or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Today guest host Kerri Furey takes a closer look at the often difficult to unravel mysteries of the creative mind with psychology expert, Scott Kaufman. Join us as we explore the complex series of traits, behaviors, skills, environments, and emotions that hold the secrets of human minds that are wired to create.

Today guest host Kerri Furey takes a closer look at the often difficult to unravel mysteries of the creative mind with psychology expert, Scott Kaufman. Join us as we explore the complex series of traits, behaviors, skills, environments, and emotions that hold the secrets of human minds that are wired to create.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll take your calls on President Obama's recently announced executive orders relating to gun violence. Join us with your thoughts by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at [email protected] or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Join us for another edition of Headlines, when we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. This week we'll discuss the latest developments in charges against Virginia Beach Mayor, Will Sessoms, stemming from votes cast by Sessoms that benefited borrowers of Towne Bank, where he formerly served as president. Join us with your thoughts by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at [email protected] or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

With the New Year comes new resolutions and big plans to make big changes. On today's HearSay, Cathy Lewis discusses some of the most fruitful adjustments you can make to your daily routine that will pay the biggest dividends to your health.

E-cigarettes have become a hot ticket item for those trying to cut back on the real thing, but do these tobacco alternatives pose a health risk? We'll unpack the science behind e-cigarettes and consider their growing popularity with smokers and non-smokers alike.