This week on HearSay with Cathy Lewis September 17 - 21
Monday, September 17
From The Headlines: ORDER IN THE COURT, KEMBA SMITH
Throughout America's history, the independence of the judiciary has protected individual liberties and prevented a tyranny of the majority. Examples include extending voting rights, ending segregation, and protecting the average citizen from unwarranted government intrusion. This process is only possible if the court remains 'fair and impartial'. We'll talk about how this complex system works today on HearSay. We'll also hear the compelling story of Kemba Smith, who was a student at Hampton University when she became caught up in a drug ring run by her boyfriend. She was sentenced to 24 1/2 years in prison in 1994. She joins us to talk about her journey and her life today.
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Tuesday, September 18
Segment A: HISTORIC LANDMARKS
The city of Norfolk once boasted 104 buildings that were considered contributors to historic character. There are now 93, and that’s not counting a few more slated for demolition to make way for a new hotel and conference center. We’ll talk about efforts to maintain downtown Norfolk’s historic status.
Segment B: A PORT WITH A PURPOSE
It’s touted as an economic gem that will increase Virginia’s global connections. We’ll discuss the impact of APM Terminals' new $450 million port complex with Portsmouth Mayor James Holley and Portsmouth Economic Development Director Steven Lynch.
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Wednesday, September 19
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN AUTHOR
On writing Joseph Pulitzer said, "Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it, and above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light." We'll talk about the creative writing process on today's HearSay. We'll also discuss the complicated business of publishing. The conventional route is increasingly difficult to navigate yet the contemporary publishing scene offers many alternatives.
http://www.the-muse.org/
http://www.parapublishing.com/sites/para/about/index.cfm
http://www.bumblebeeproductions.com/
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Thursday, September 20
THE WAR
Ken Burns' film, The War, explores the most intimate human dimensions of the greatest cataclysm in history — a worldwide catastrophe that touched the lives of every family on every street in every town. When President Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke of America’s involvement in the war effort, he described it as “one front and one battle where everyone in the United States – every man, woman and child – is in action. That front is right here at home, in our daily lives.” On a special edition of HearSay, we’ll look at the how times have changed in times of war with historian John Quarstein. We invite you to share your stories of life on the home front during World War II. Call in with your questions and comments, or send us an email at hearsay@whrv.org.
THE WAR on WHRO-TV 15 beginning Sunday, September 23rd (four nights the first week and three nights the second week) from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on three nights).
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http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
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Friday, September 21
Segment A: KEN BURNS
Join Cathy for a discussion with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about his latest project, The War. The man who has explored Jazz, the Civil War, and Baseball for PBS now delves into the lives of the many ordinary people who were transformed by their involvement in the Second World War.
Segment B: VIRGINIA VINO
Chef John Shields, heralded as the culinary ambassador of the Chesapeake Bay, will be in town and in the studio with Cathy to talk about the inaugural Virginia Beach Wine Week. The buzz about Virginia’s vintages is drawing more and more visitors to the Commonwealth and Travel + Leisure touts Virginia as one of "The Top 5 Wine Regions to Visit Now".
http://www.virginiawines.org/
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