This week on HearSay with Cathy Lewis July 2-5

Monday, July 2
FROM THE HEADLINES
Segment A: Tuned Out?
According to Arbitron more than 50 million of us listen to Internet radio and that number is growing, as more people gain high-speed Internet access. But the plug may be pulled July 15th, a day some Web casters and bloggers have dubbed as "the day the music dies." Higher fees recommended by the Copyright Royalty Board could raise the royalty rates causing Independent Web casters to go silent. We'll talk about it on today's HearSay with John Simson, Executive Director of SoundExchange; Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora; and recording artist and jazz producer/host Jae Sinnett of WHRV-FM, 89.5.

Segment B: What America Watches
Idols, stars dancing, medical drama and crime scene investigation have topped the list of what's on the tubes in American homes, but do you really understand how the rating system works? How has TIVO changed the way television ratings are analyzed? A look at the TV Ratings game with Don Lowery, Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs at Nielsen Media Research; and Professor Robert Thompson, Director, The Center for the Study of Popular Television at Syracuse University.

www.nielsen.com
The Center for the Study of Popular Television

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Tuesday, July 3
Segment A: Meet The President
WHRO's new President and CEO, Bert Schmidt, joins us in this segment to share his vision for the future of public broadcasting in Hampton Roads. He'll take your calls and questions on today's HearSay. Formerly President and General Manager of WVPT in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Schmidt is the Chairman of the Virginia Association of Public Television Stations.

http://whro.org/home/insidewhro/pressroom/041007.html

Segment B: The Artist's Way
Is there creativity in all of us? You often hear that writers are their own worst enemy. How do you get past blocking your creative abilities? Cathy talks about it with journalist and writer Julia Cameron, author of "The Artist's Way: A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self".

The Artist's Way Website

Julia Cameron in Hampton Roads
Creative Myths and Monsters: A Workshop on the Artist's Way
Friday, July 6th - Sunday, July 8th
215 67th Street~Virginia Beach
Presented by the Association for Research and Englightment
To register, call 1.888.273.0020 or click on Edgar Cayce Website

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Wednesday, July 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY~SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
Hidden Kitchens Texas
Narrated by country music legend Willie Nelson, Hidden Kitchens Texas presents wild and moving tales of lesser-known Texan culinary gems, including the birth of the Frito, the origin of the frozen margarita, a car wash kitchen in El Paso, the tamale lady at Fuel City in Dallas, and a restaurant hidden down a driveway in Fort Worth. Along with Nelson, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Dallas-born actress Robin Wright Penn, and others share stories.

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Thursday, July 5
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
Beyond Fear: America’s Role in an Uncertain World
Every day the latest headlines reflect a world filled with fear. Terrorism, war, disaster, and disease are grim realities brought closer to home in our increasingly connected world, and they ultimately shape America's national security and foreign policies. But fear itself cannot drive our daily lives. "Beyond Fear: America's Role in an Uncertain World" explores new scenarios for US global leadership built on common action, trust, and hope.

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