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This week on HearSay with Cathy Lewis July 16-19
Monday, July 16
FROM THE HEADLINES: War Torn
Tune in to hear what your friends and neighbors have to say about today's headlines including renewed calls for a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. President Bush is standing by his plan to take stock of progress in Iraq in September, despite a new proposal by Virginia Senator John Warner and Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana that gives the president until mid-October to submit a plan to restrict the use of U.S. troops in Iraq to fighting terrorists and securing borders and U.S. interests. Let's talk about the war and get reaction from the homefront on today's HearSay. Guests: US Representative Thelma Drake; Stephanie Heinatz, Military reporter - The Daily Press; Ambassador W. Nathaniel Howell - Religious Studies and Islamic & Persian Studies Professor at the University of Virginia; and Karie Darga, CEO and Nicole Alcorn, COO of the Military Spouse Legacy Association.
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Tuesday, July 17
Segment A: LIFE SENTENCE
Former Norfolk State University professor Yacob Hailemariam was among 38 opposition leaders convicted this week in Ethiopia of crimes against that country's government . International human rights groups are condemning the trial as an attempt to silence government critics, and opposition leaders claim it was politically motivated. We have the latest details and talk with Hailemariam's former colleague, Dr. Berhanu Mengistu, Professor in the Department of Urban Studies & Public Administration at Old Dominion University.
Segment B: BRACtion PLAN
BRAC, the Base Closure and Realignment Commission, became quite a household acronym in our region when it added Hampton's Fort Monroe to its roster of military facilities slated for closure. On this segment of HearSay, a conversation about two issues communities face as part of the process- the cost of environmental cleanup and, on the flip side, schools impacted by BRAC growth as other communities prepare to receive a surge of military personnel and their families.
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Wednesday, July 18
IN THE GARDEN
July is the summer month where you can sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the garden. It's also important to make sure those beautiful lawns, flowers and plants are cared for properly. You'll get the latest tips on today's HearSay from our resident gardening experts York County Extension Agent Jim Orband and Daily Press Gardening and Home Columnist Kathy Van Mullekom.
www.yorkcounty.gov/vce/staff/jorband.htm
www.dailypress.com/features/home/garden/
Thursday, July 19
ENGAGING BUSINESS
Did you know the average American wedding in 2006 cost $27,852? On today's HearSay, Cathy talks to reporter Rebecca Mead about her new book, "One Perfect Day: The Selling of the American Wedding", an expose on the wedding industry. The book covers everything from Disney brides and formalwear for pets to trade shows, wedding planners and bridal consultants. Plus, we'll look at the latest trends in nuptials including brides gone green and encore weddings with national makeup artist and Vow Bride Magazine Editor Kim Wadsworth and wedding designer Tara Guerard whose latest book is "Southern Weddings: New Looks from the Old South".
http://www.kimwadsworth.com
http://soireecharleston.com/soiree.htm
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