Monday, August 11
From The Headlines: OLF
We'll take a look at the top stories of the week, including a discussion on a proposed OLF. The Navy wants to build an outlying landing field (OLF) to suit the new F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fighter planes, which will be stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. But many rural residents don't want an OLF in their community. Guests: Rear Admiral David Anderson, Vice Commander - U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Kate Wiltrout, Staff writer - The Virginian Pilot, and Barry Steinberg - Partner with Kutak Rock LLP.
From The Headlines: Offshore Drilling
And the debate over offshore drilling is back in the spotlight. The Bush Administration has proposed opening 3 million acres of ocean floor off the Virginian coast to exploration. What do you think? Join the conversation today on HearSay. Guests: Virginia State Senator Frank Wagner, Larry Sullivan, retired offshore oil and gas drilling and production engineer, and Glen Besa, Director of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter.
Tuesday, August 12
HearSay on Health
Segment A: No Teen Spirit
A recent study reveals how sluggish American children become once they hit their teen years. Average levels of moderate-to-vigorous activity fell from three hours a day at age 9 to less than an hour at age 15. What is the reason for such a sharp drop in activity? The lead author of the study, Dr. Philip Nader, a pediatrician and professor emeritus at the University of California at San Diego joins us to talk about it.
Segment B: Lifesaving Lessons
Nearly six of every 10 black Americans can’t swim, and African-American children ages 5-14 are nearly three times as likely to die of drowning as their white counterparts. The non-swimming rate for Hispanic children was almost as high at 56 percent. Today on HearSay, we'll talk with WVEC News Anchor Regina Mobley and swim instructor Leslie Paul, founder of Really Awesome People Swimming, about efforts in Hampton Roads to teach minority children how to safely enjoy the water.
Wednesday, August 13
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
15 years ago President Clinton rolled out the policy that came to be known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," relaxing the long-standing bar against gay men and women serving in the U.S. military. While many hailed it as progress for the rights of gays in the military, today many see it as a liability. Let us know what you think today on HearSay.
Thursday, August 14
Freshman Year 101
They've hung up their caps and gowns, gotten their college acceptance letters and been through orientation. As thousands of 2008 high school grads get ready to leave home, we'll talk about surviving freshman year. The first few weeks on campus are extremely critical for all new students. We'll hear from some upperclassmen with advice to share and authors Harlan Cohen -'The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues' and Kent Frandsen - 'Where's Mom Now That I Need Her' offer tips on today's HearSay.
Friday, August 15
HearSay Classic: Food Allergy Awareness
An estimated 12 million Americans are coping with food allergies, including 3 million children. For many families this means increased vigilance over what their children are consuming and finding solutions can be a challenge. We’ll revisit a conversation about the risks food allergies pose and meet local parents who are taking steps to make food shopping and enjoyment of simple culinary pleasures easier for those coping with food allergies today on HearSay.
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