This week on HearSay, May 7 - May 10
Monday, May 7
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING: BBC RADIO KENT THE JOHN WARNETT BREAKFAST SHOW
Experience the historic visit of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip to Virginia from the British perspective.
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Tuesday, May 8
FROM THE HEADLINES: IMMIGRATION REFORM Americans remain divided over the two questions lawmakers are struggling with: how to handle illegal immigrants already in the U.S. and how to stem the flow of illegal immigrants in the future. Everything from guest worker programs to deportation has been offered as solutions. We'll talk about it on today's on HearSay. Tune in to hear what your neighbors and friends have to say about today's headlines.
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Wednesday, May 9
LESSONS LEARNED
As an independent panel continues to evaluate circumstances surrounding the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, we'll hear from panel chairman, Colonel Gerald Massengill, who also serves as Executive Director of the Public Safety Foundation, and Steve Siegal, administrator of the Denver Victim Assistance Law and Enforcement Board. Siegal served as a crisis team leader in response to the Columbine High School tragedy. Cathy also talks with Virginia Beach author and former teacher, Joshua Chaparro, about his new book "Self-Defense for Teachers: An Unfortunate Necessity for Modern Educators."
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Thursday, May 10
HEARSAY CLASSIC: OUT OF THE DARKNESS~YOUTH AND SUICIDE
Suicide ranks as the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15-29 and nationwide, nearly one in five high school students says they've seriously considered taking their own life. Elaine Roberts lost her 15 year old daughter to suicide. She's just one of a group of people working to raise awareness of this important and complex issue in Hampton Roads. She'll share her story with Cathy on today's HearSay. We'll also talk with two experts in the field - Chris Gilchrist, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Survivors of Suicide of Hampton Roads and Neuropsychologist Dr. Susan Vaught whose new book, "Trigger", examines a different facet of teen suicide - the aftermath for those who survive a suicide attempt.
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