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Radio Guest List—Norfolk, Virginia—April 22, 2016

norfolkThis week the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Norfolk, Virginia and the largest naval base in the world. Scott McCartney of The Wall Street Journal provides an update the latest fallout from the United Airlines overbooked/booted passenger incident. Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, talks about the hidden world of airline vouchers — and what you need to know. Norfolk historian Peggy McPhillips discusses the city’s heritage and surprise history. Glenn Sutch, President of the Norfolk Waterside District, talks about the new entertainment and dining destination coming to Norfolk next month and the local restaurants that are taking part in the revitalization of the waterside. Lloyd DeWitt, Chief Curator at the Chrysler Art Museum, discusses Norfolk’s star attraction and their surprisingly robust collection. There’s all that and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Norfolk, Virginia.

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Scott McCartney, Travel Editor for The Wall Street Journal, talks about the recent United Airlines incident and the overbooking problem the now face.

Peggy McPhillips, Norfolk City Historian, discusses Norfolk history, the city’s water proximity and how it has helped built the Norfolk of the past and today.

Arnie Weissmann, Travel Weekly Editor-in-Chief, discusses passenger rights, restricted vouchers and being bumped off a flight.

Captain Richard McDaniel, Commanding Officer at the Naval Station Norfolk, talks about the 65,000 people working on the base everyday and the challenges that come with that.

Glenn Sutch, President of the Norfolk Waterside District, talks about the new entertainment and dining destination coming to Norfolk next month and the local restaurants that are taking part in the revitalization of the waterside.

Charles Leocha, Chairman and Founder of Travelers United, speaks about the increase in voucher values across the board at the wake of the United Airlines incident and basic passenger rights.

Retired Rear Admiral “Jake” Tobin, explains why he choose Norfolk to lay down his roots after experiencing the city’s charm during his first Navy mission in the 1960s.

Lloyd DeWitt, PhD, Chief Curator at the Chrysler Art Museum, discusses Norfolk’s star attraction and the city’s original founder.

John Porter, restaurateur in Norfolk, gives some insight into Norfolk’s recent food and dining explosion and the surprising hits at his restaurants.

By Alessandra Taryn Bea for PeterGreenberg.com