http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradioA place where our journalists and readers engage about their favorite stories and issues they care about most.enCopyright Virginian Pilot (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 09:30:00 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2014 17:00:00 GMTNewsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/822b0fb1-0165-4b6e-85e5-b9b4970b901d_pilotavatar.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradioA place where our journalists and readers engage about their favorite stories and issues they care about most.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comnews,hampton roads,maureen mcdonnell,shopping,bob mcdonnell,bostic,buyer beware,carolyn shapiro,consumer,consumer affairsPilot RadionoA place where our journalists and readers engage about their favorite stories and issues they care about most.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/11/14/talking-natural-hair-with-jamesetta-walkerNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/11/14/talking-natural-hair-with-jamesetta-walker/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/11/14/talking-natural-hair-with-jamesetta-walkerFri, 14 Nov 2014 17:00:00 GMTTalking natural hair with Jamesetta Walker Pilot Radio speaks with columnist Jamesetta Walker about her cover story "Natural Beauty" - a brief look inside the world of natural hair and the social implications of donning natural hair among women of color. Jamesetta examined the topic from the view of the founder of a hair and fashion expo this weekend in Newport News that promotes natural hair and teaches women how to care for their natural mane. Jamesetta provides commentary on fashion, lifestyle and consumer affairs. 00:46:00Pilot RadionoJamesetta Walker,Natural Hair,The Virginian-PilotPilot Radio speaks with columnist Jamesetta Walker about her cover story "Natural Beauty" - a brief look inside the world of natural hair and the social implichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/31/talking-retail-spending-and-saving-with-carolyn-shapiro-part-2Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/31/talking-retail-spending-and-saving-with-carolyn-shapiro-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/31/talking-retail-spending-and-saving-with-carolyn-shapiro-part-2Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMTTalking retail, spending, and saving with Carolyn Shapiro, Part 2 Pilot business reporter Carolyn Shapiro covers consumer affairs, the retail industry, utilities and telecommunications for The Virginian-Pilot's business desk. She will share with us the inside scoop of some of the region's big retail projects, like the  Dollar Tree/Family Dollar merger, the overhaul of Lynhaven Mall and the sale of McArthur Center, and the closing of Sears at Chesapeake Square. This is part two of our final conversation with Carrie about retail in Hampton Roads. Tune in to Pilot Radio today at 3:00 p.m. 00:31:00Pilot Radionoretail,consumer,retailers,hamtponroads,Dollar TreePilot business reporter Carolyn Shapiro covers consumer affairs, the retail industry, utilities and telecommunications for The Virginian-Pilot's business desk.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/29/talking-retail-spending-and-saving-with-carolyn-shapiroNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/29/talking-retail-spending-and-saving-with-carolyn-shapiro/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/29/talking-retail-spending-and-saving-with-carolyn-shapiroWed, 29 Oct 2014 18:00:00 GMTTalking retail, spending, and saving with Carolyn ShapiroPilot business reporter Carolyn Shapiro covers consumer affairs, the retail industry, utilities and telecommunications for The Virginian-Pilot's business desk. Today she will share with us the inside scoop of some of the region's big retail projects, like the  Dollar Tree/Family Dollar merger, the overhaul of Lynhaven Mall and the sale of McArthur Center, and the closing of Sears at Chesapeake Square. She'll also talk to us about what she's learned as a consumer affairs reporter.  Tune in to Pilot Radio today at 2 p.m. You can also call in to the program at 2 p.m. 00:31:00Pilot RadionoCarolyn Shapiro,Consumer affairs,shopping,buyer beware,Hampton RoadsPilot business reporter Carolyn Shapiro covers consumer affairs, the retail industry, utilities and telecommunications for The Virginian-Pilot's business desk.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/09/norfolk-public-schools-and-sexual-harassment-of-studentsNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/09/norfolk-public-schools-and-sexual-harassment-of-students/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/09/norfolk-public-schools-and-sexual-harassment-of-studentsThu, 09 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTNorfolk Public Schools and sexual harassment of studentsEducation reporter Cherise M. Newsome joins Pilot Radio to discuss a federal investigation that found Norfolk Public Schools negligent in handling complaints in middle and high schools about sexual harassment and treatment of students with disabilities. Newsome was first to break the story about the investigation, which concluded earlier this year. School leaders heard about the results in May, but not the general public. The Pilot published her story Sept. 27 after Newsome obtained a copy of the report from the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights. On Sunday, The Pilot is scheduled to publish Newsome’s exclusive interview with the family that spurred the investigation.  00:29:00Pilot Radiononorfolk public schools,Norfolk,SEXUAL HARASSMENTEducation reporter Cherise M. Newsome joins Pilot Radio to discuss a federal investigation that found Norfolk Public Schools negligent in handling complaints inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/07/tim-bostic-and-tony-london-speak-about-same-sex-marriage-rulingNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/07/tim-bostic-and-tony-london-speak-about-same-sex-marriage-ruling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/10/07/tim-bostic-and-tony-london-speak-about-same-sex-marriage-rulingTue, 07 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMTTim Bostic and Tony London speak about same-sex marriage ruling Norfolk residents Tim Bostic and Tony London, whose lawsuit against Circuit Court Clerk George Schaefer was the impetus of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Virginia, was the first gay couple in the city to receive a marriage license. The lengthy and controversial court battle culminated with the Supreme Court's rejection to hear appeals on gay-marriage rulings in the Commonwealth and four other states. Bostic and London will speak with Pilot Radio live Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. about their journey to the historic moment. 00:27:00Pilot Radionosame sex marriage,SCOTUS,SCOTUS ruling,Bostic,LondonNorfolk residents Tim Bostic and Tony London, whose lawsuit against Circuit Court Clerk George Schaefer was the impetus of the legalization of same-sex marriaghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/26/lets-talk-about-scandal--season-premiereNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/26/lets-talk-about-scandal--season-premiere/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/26/lets-talk-about-scandal--season-premiereFri, 26 Sep 2014 16:30:00 GMTLet's talk about Scandal - Season PremiereWe'll discuss the season premiere of "Scandal," at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Fan of the show and PilotOnline.com producer Stephanie Arnold will lead the chat with resident fan Virginian-Pilot music writer Rashod Ollison and maybe more will stop in for the chat. We also invite you to drop into the chat with any of your own observations or questions in the chat room on hamptonroads.com/scandalchat.  In the meantime, are you ready to get your "Scandal" on?! 00:31:00Pilot Radionoscandal,GladiatorsWe'll discuss the season premiere of "Scandal," at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Fan of the show and PilotOnline.com producer Stephanie Arnold will lead the chathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/24/pilot-reporter-dave-forster-talks-about-toll-failsNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/24/pilot-reporter-dave-forster-talks-about-toll-fails/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/24/pilot-reporter-dave-forster-talks-about-toll-failsWed, 24 Sep 2014 15:00:00 GMTPilot reporter Dave Forster talks about toll failsTransportation reporter Dave Forster joins Pilot Radio to discuss issues with billing. Forster has been following the issue of the region’s first large-scale venture into all-electronic tolling for the last eight months. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, The Virginian-Pilot published a story that outlined the various challenges - at least a half dozen - that motorists have exprienced since the venture went into effect eight months ago.  Join Dave at 11 a.m. Tuesday to talk about the tolls and what motorists can do to help themselves. 00:31:00Pilot Radionotolls,EZ pass,transportation,Hampton Roads,The Virginian-PilotTransportation reporter Dave Forster joins Pilot Radio to discuss issues with billing. Forster has been following the issue of the region’s first large-scale vehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/03/the-mcdonnell-trial--the-jurys-outNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/03/the-mcdonnell-trial--the-jurys-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/09/03/the-mcdonnell-trial--the-jurys-outWed, 03 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMTThe McDonnell trial - The jury's outStaff writer Bill Sizemore, lead reporter for The Virginian-Pilot coverage of the corruption trial of Gov. Bob McDonnell, talks about his observations over the last 27 days of the Richmond proceedings.  McDonnell and his wife Maureen are battling a 14-count public-corruption indictment that alleges they lent the prestige of the governor’s office to a Richmond-area businessman in exchange for gifts and loans. Follow the Virginian-Pilot for live updates. Bill Sizemore continue to give us live updates from Richmond as reporters await the jury's verdict.  00:30:00Pilot RadionoMcDonnell trial,Maureen McDonnell,Bob McDonnell,verdict,juryStaff writer Bill Sizemore, lead reporter for The Virginian-Pilot coverage of the corruption trial of Gov. Bob McDonnell, talks about his observations over thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/08/05/former-gov-bob-mcdonnell-trial-day-7Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/08/05/former-gov-bob-mcdonnell-trial-day-7/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/08/05/former-gov-bob-mcdonnell-trial-day-7Tue, 05 Aug 2014 17:30:00 GMTFormer Gov. Bob McDonnell Trial | Day 7Reporter Kathy Adams speaks with Pilot Radio about Day 7 of the McDonnell trial live from Richmond, Virginia and what's expected for the coming weeks. Former Gov. Bob McDonnell are battling a 14-count public-corruption indictment that alleges they lent the prestige of the governor’s office to a Richmond-area businessman in exchange for gifts and loans. Follow the Virginian-Pilot for live updates. Adams and Pilot colleague reporter Bill Sizemore continue to give us live updates from Richmond. Join the conversation now during our live updates. 00:16:00Pilot RadionoMcDonnell,Jonnie Williams,Maureen McDonnell,Star Scientific,RichmondReporter Kathy Adams speaks with Pilot Radio about Day 7 of the McDonnell trial live from Richmond, Virginia and what's expected for the coming weeks. Former Gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/07/24/deadly-storm-on-the-eastern-shore--what-nextNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/07/24/deadly-storm-on-the-eastern-shore--what-next/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pilotradio/2014/07/24/deadly-storm-on-the-eastern-shore--what-nextThu, 24 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMTDeadly storm on the Eastern Shore - What next?A fast-moving storm that blew across the Eastern Shore of Virginia on Thursday morning, July 24, 2014, killed two people and injured 30. PilotOnline.com producer Stephanie Arnold speaks to Jeff Orrock, head meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Wakefield, about how to prepare and why so many severe storms seem to be hitting Hampton Roads this year. 00:17:00Pilot Radionoweather,Weather News,Eastern Shore,The Virginian-Pilot,stormA fast-moving storm that blew across the Eastern Shore of Virginia on Thursday morning, July 24, 2014, killed two people and injured 30. PilotOnline.com produce