Monday, March 9
From the Headlines: Talkin' Trash
The Southeastern Public Service Authority, better known as SPSA, has been featured frequently in the headlines lately. Today we'll talk about the beleaguered waste disposal authority that serves the communities of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Franklin, Isle of Wight County and Southampton County.
http://www.spsa.com/
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Tuesday, March 10
Where Do You Get Your News?
The state of the newspaper industry has been a cause of concern for veteran journalists for some time and things certainly seem to be coming to a head as newsrooms layoffs lead to less coverage of local issues. A growing number of publications across the country have completely stopped the presses. We'll talk with local and national journalists about the state of the newspaper industry today on HearSay. Guests: Joyce Hoffman, associate professor in the English Department at Old Dominion University, Kim Lenz, Managing Editor of Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, Maurice Jones, Publisher of the Virginian-Pilot and Carroll Doherty, Associate Director, Editorial at The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press.
http://people-press.org/
http://hamptonroads.com/pilotonline/
http://www.wydaily.com/
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Wednesday, March 11
YourSay
We open up our lines to hear from you about the stories and headlines that are catching your attention today on HearSay. Call us during the show at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240 or post your comments on our Facebook page.
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Thursday, March 12
Transgender Community
The term 'transgender' has been in the news frequently lately, but what exactly does it mean? Hampton Roads is home to a vibrant transgender community and today guest host Barbara Hamm Lee will talk with a member of the local transgender community, a physician who serves the community through the Transition Your Life Clinic at Park Place Medical Center in Norfolk and a Christopher Newport University psychology professor who has facilitated transgender support groups.
Virginia Department of Health Transgender Resource and Referral List
http://www.tonabrown.net/
www.newlifemcc.org
http://www.aasect.org/
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Friday, March 13
Segment A: HELP! Not Just a Four-Letter Word
Many of us feel that asking for assistance is akin to admitting defeat. Whether we're at work or at home we want to give the impression that we've got it all under control. Motivational speaker Peggy Collins wants us to realize that 'help' is not a taboo four-letter word. She joins us today to share her advice on how to avoid becoming burnt out and overwhelmed by seeking a little assistance and overcoming the stigma of asking for help.
http://www.helpisnotafourletterword.com/
Segment B: Two Tough Little Letters: N-O
If asking for help can be a struggle and saying 'no' to requests for time and assistance at work and at home can seem downright impossible. Today we'll talk with two experts with advice on saying 'no' in a positive way - Dr. William Ury, author of The Power of a Positive No and Dr. Nanette Gartrell, author of My Answer Is NO.... If That's Okay with You.
http://www.myanswerisno.com/
http://www.williamury.com/
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