Tuesday, July 31
LIVING CULTURE: SIMPLY THE BEST
Today on HearSay, continuing our “Living Culture” series with Port Folio Weekly, we discuss the top picks for food, art, and culture in the seven cities. Call in with your selections for the best in Hampton Roads.
www.portfolioweekly.com
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Wednesday, August 1
Segment A: FEMINISM TODAY
What role does feminism play in the lives of women today? While some young women reject the label, others are re-defining the women's movement. Let's talk about it on today's HearSay. Guests: Amy Richards, co-founder of Third Wave, a national organization of young feminist activists, and co-author of "Grass Roots: A Field Guide to Feminist Activism"; Dr. Dana Heller, Professor and Director of the Humanities Institute and Graduate Program at Old Dominion University.
http://www.manifesta.net
Segment B: MOMPRENEURS
A new national survey finds that an increasing portion of America's working mothers say their ideal situation would include a part-time job, rather than working full time or staying at home. The survey also found differences in how working and stay-at-home moms assess the job they do as parents. Tune in to hear what your friends and neighbors have to say about it on today's HearSay.
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Thursday, August 2
Segment A: GOVERNOR TIM KAINE
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine made a stop in Hampton Roads this week to promote his proposal to expand early childhood education. The Governor talks to Cathy about the goal to provide all four-year-olds the chance to attend pre-kindergarten programs, the recent backlash to civic remedial fees and the upcoming Campus Security Conference aimed at utilizing the latest technologies to improve campus security across the Commonwealth.
http://www.governor.virginia.gov
Segment B: BAND OF SISTERS
In "Band of Sisters" journalist Kirsten Holmstedt talked to women from all branches of the US armed forces and learned their stories of daily life in a combat zone. On today’s HearSay, Holmstedt joins Cathy to share those stories and give a glimpse of the ground-breaking role women have played in Iraq and Afghanistan.
www.bandofsisterbook.com
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