HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll get your take on if Syrian refugees should be welcomed into Virginia--one Virginia mayor is putting his foot down on the issue. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us 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.

In the November Garden with Jim Orband it's fall in Virginia, but don't blink or you could miss it. The chilly winter weather will be upon us in no time. Gardening guru Jim Orband joins us in the studio today to talk about how to maintain your garden as winter quietly creeps up on Hampton Roads.

On today's HearSay, we're joined by the columnists and commentators that know Virginia's political machine inside and out. Be sure to tune in for what is sure to be a lively conversation about the issues that dominated Virginia's November 3rd election.

Today we're joined by the founder of Susan G. Komen, Nancy Brinker. Born from a simple promise to her dying sister, she set out to end the shame, pain pain fear and hopelessness caused by breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen organization has invested over $2 billion in breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. Nancy Brinker joins us in advance of her Tuesday, November 17th speaking egagment at the Norfolk Forum.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. Today we'll consider how ODU's student body and administration are responding to recent protests at Mizzou and invite you to share your responses to last week's Paris terrorist attacks. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us 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 a provocative and penetrating new investigation into the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, whose infamous duel left the Founding Father dead and turned a sitting Vice President into a fugitive. Author John Sedgwick joins us for an exploration of the long-standing and deadly conflict between two American statesmen.

Today is Veterans Day -- the federal holiday set aside to honor those who served our Nation's military. Today we'll consider the challenges facing veterans transitioning from combat roles to civilian life. Plus, learn how you can contribute to a new WHRO initiative aimed a putting a face to the name of every Virginian veteran who gave their life in service of their country during the Vietnam War.

Immigration reform continues to be one of the hot button issues of the 2016 presidential election. According to the latest U.S. census data, the Hampton Roads' Hispanic population has more than doubled over the past 15 years - in some cities, tripled. Hispanic businesses in Hampton Roads show continued growth as well, including Hispanic owned firms. On today’s program, we'll talk with leaders in the local Hispanic community for some insight on the present and the future in the region.

Join us for today's edition of HearSay from the Headlines, where we tackle the latest news headlines that have you talking. We're joined today by Norfolk Mayor, Paul Fraim, who last week refuted accusations that he was affiliated with the Klu Klux Klan, a claim originally attributed to the hacker group Anonymous. That group quickly disavowed its involvement in the release, but not before Mayor Fraim, four of his mayoral colleagues and four US Senators were trending nationally in social media. Our lines are open, and we invite you to let us know your thoughts by joining us 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.

Now that the ballots have been cast and the votes have be counted, we're joined today by Christopher Newport University's Dr. Quentin Kidd for a look at the results of yesterday's election. We'll consider the impact voter turnout had on the race and how partisan control of the Virginia Senate will impact voters.