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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Bucknell researcher finds first taste of alcohol can have long-lasting effects.
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Pennsylvania’s Wrongfully Accused: A Closer Look at the Human Cost of Miscarriages of Justice
And a discussion about the indigent defense fundBy Marquis Lupton -
Greg Poppa and Sugey Cruz finish their short film Cold
Movie highlights depression and mental healthBy Marquis Lupton -
Men Raising Black Boys (MR. BB) to Host Inaugural Conference Empowering Male Mentors
Conference kicks off on May 18th at Harrisburg UniversityBy Marquis Lupton -
Dr. Dhiman Chattopadhyay’s amazing global journalism journey
From India to ShippensburgBy Marquis Lupton -
Best-selling author Erik Larson discusses his new book chronicling the start of the Civil War
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On National Trades Day, TEC Centro aims to change lives through vocational work
Celebrating the trades on National Trades DayBy Marquis Lupton -
Pennsylvania State Museum featuring historic artwork to mark Semiquincentennial
Artist Nick Ruggieri painted scenes from all 67 counties
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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