Monday, July 21
From the Headlines: Decisions and Deadlines
We'll look at the top stories making headlines. We'll also talk about the future of media. In 1964, 81 percent of adults reported reading daily newspapers. Jump forward to 2008 and that number has dropped significantly. As subscription numbers decline and many turned to the internet as their main news source, we'll discuss the implications for the news industry.
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Tuesday, July 22
Segment A: Survival Kit
Cathy's guest is Amanda Ripley, a senior writer at Time Magazine. As a journalist Ripley has traveled the world studying disasters, natural and manmade. Her new book, "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why", examines how the brain works in disasters and how we can learn to do better.
http://www.amandaripley.com
Segment B: Game On
Award winning author and NPR commentator, John Feinstein, joins Cathy to talk sports and about his latest work "Living on the Black: Two Pitchers, Two Teams, One Season to Remember". It tells the story of baseball today
through one season and two great pitchers, Tom Glavine and Mike Mussina, working in the crucible of the New York
media market.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4759902
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Wednesday, July 23
Segment A: Dr. Alan Krasnoff, Mayor Of Chesapeake
He's been at the helm of one of the 100 largest cities in the United States for just a few weeks. Newly elected Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff joins us today to talk about his vision for the city that has undergone tremendous growth and change in just a few years.
www.CityofChesapeake.net
Segment B: Ask the President
WHRO's President and CEO, Bert Schmidt, joins us in this segment to share his insight on 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://www.whro.org/home/insidewhro/boards
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Thursday, July 24
Segment A: Forecasts for the Future
Our guests today are known for predicting what we can expect in the years ahead through their work as futurists. We’ll talk about their forecasts for technology, geopolitics and the society of tomorrow, predictions that are especially valuable in times of economic unease and political unrest. As Yogi Berra said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Join us for a look ahead today on HearSay.
Segment B: Governor Linwood Holton
Linwood Holton served as governor of Virginia from 1970 until 1974, a turbulent time for public politics in Virginia and across America. He has just published a new memoir titled 'Opportunity Time' and we speak with Governor Holton about his time in office and his political legacy, which includes championing issues like school integration and encouraging the development of areas like Hampton Roads. His daughter, Anne Holton is currently residing in the Governor's Mansion again as the First Lady of Virginia. Join us for a conversation on Virginia's past, present and future with Governor Linwood Holton.
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Friday, July 25
Pet Health
How are your furry and feathered friends handling the heat? HearSay’s favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, is back to take on your pet dilemmas. Join us for this month's edition of Pet Health.
www.toddslanevet.com
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