Hearsay With Cathy Lewis

We talk about the forces driving misinformation around the pandemic and protests, and the statistics behind the pandemic. Then, a representative from Black Lives Matter 757 discusses the changes he'd like to see in local police forces.

We talk about what hurricane season means in the era of COVID-19. Then, we discuss how to maintain your home during this challenging time. Finally, for more than a century, Hampton Roads has dealt with the same issues around infectious disease that we're facing today. Cathy Lewis talks to a professor at ODU about the history of pandemics in our community.

Cathy discusses a series of incidents of violence and intimidation directed against African American people. Become part of this conversation at noon on WHRV.

How will the new mandate on mask-wearing affect Virginians? What does wearing a mask accomplish, how will people react and how might it be implemented? We talk about these questions with an expert. Then, we discuss protests in Hampton Roads over the weekend.

More people are returning to work as Hampton Roads gradually reopens. How are we staying safe, sane and healthy during this challenge? Cathy Lewis discusses the issue with experts.

Cathy discusses how the community has changed since the tragedy in Virginia Beach. Thank you for joining this important conversation at noon on WHRV.

Stimulus checks. Some of us still haven’t received them, but if you did, how are you spending that money? We talk to Michelle Singletary, author and writer of the personal finance column, “The Color of Money.” She updates us on the status of stimulus checks and provide helpful advice for navigating the economic downturn associated with the coronavirus outbreak. We also talk to some Hampton Roads workers heading back to their jobs during the phase one reopening period.

Last week, demonstrators called on Smithfield Foods to close its plants. We talk about the issue. Then, we discuss how the pandemic impacts people who suffer from domestic violence, and the options they have.

Rep. Bobby Scott talks to Cathy about a bill he is co-sponsoring, the HEROES Act, an economic relief package for those affected by the coronavirus. Then, we discuss the ongoing challenges to our local and state economy with experts.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins us to tackle your pet health questions.

Nurses are in the center of the pandemic, but what do they need, and how can we support them? Cathy discusses the role that nurses play during these times. We also talk to a representative of the Tidewater Media Guild about journalism in Hampton Roads.

As Virginia goes through the phases of reopening, we discuss the impacts to our jobs and our health.

COVID-19 has challenged people who suffer from addiction and mental health issues. What's happening to these people in our community, and what are the solutions? Cathy Lewis discusses it with experts.

We talk about how the spread of the coronavirus will impact local, state and federal elections this year. We also discuss how young graduates are responding as school ceremonies are canceled or transformed. We also talk to Virginian-Pilot reporter Gary Harki about his work covering the state Department of Corrections

We discuss the effects of COVID-19 on Hampton Roads businesses and workers. Also, we talk about how dentists are treating patients in this changing environment.

COVID-19 has challenged our eating habits, our food supply and our relationship to nutrition. How has this disease affected you and your neighbors? We discuss the issue with experts.

We talk about how to care for each other and what it will take to put our community back together after this is over.

We discuss the movement to reopen Virginia. Also, Senator Mark Warner joins us to discuss legislative priorities during the crisis... and also something you might have seen on social media. Finally, we get home cooking tips from a local chef.

COVID-19 has changed how localities interact with each other, and with higher levels of government. Cathy Lewis talks with experts about this new landscape.

While COVID-19 is changing our lives and our economy, delivery drivers and retail workers are keeping us supplied with necessary items. How has the pandemic affected their lives, and what are companies doing to protect their workforce?