When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, host Scott LaMar starts the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home.
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Latest episodes
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Shippensburg University preps itself for Common Ground screening
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New children’s book uses animals to teach about foster care
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The first Farm to Hospital initiative in Pennsylvania launches in York
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What can be done to make work zones safer?
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What is the “lost generation”? An in-depth discussion with UPMC’s Dr. Thomas Pineo
Autism Awareness is not just about childrenBy Marquis Lupton -
What impact will climate change have on the brain?
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Education Law Center’s Black Girls Justice Initiative Champions Equity in Education
New initiative advocates for young black girls statewideBy Marquis Lupton -
‘Because Girls Are Players Too’: Meet the Harrisburg Havoc
Season kicks off at Palmyra High School May 11th at 6pmBy Marquis Lupton
The Spark Weekly
The Spark Weekly highlights standout conversations from the previous week’s show. Listen Sundays at 11am on WITF 89.5 & 93.3 or as a podcast.
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The Spark Features
The Spark Features focus on arts & culture and human interest stories. We’ll shine a light on the gems of Pennsylvania like business owners, artists, people with unique skillsets, interests and from all walks of life.
The Spark Extended Conversations
Occasionally, The Spark conversations and interviews go longer than the programming time allotted. We record the full conversations and post them to listen at your convenience.
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