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The Spark

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 Asia Tabb starts conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

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21:24

Ageism Awareness Day clears up misconceptions when it...

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2024/10/10

October 9 is commemorated as National Ageism Awareness Day. The National Center to Reframe Aging works to end ageism by advancing equitable and more complete story about aging in America according to the Executive Director, Trish D’Antonio. “What's most important here is that we're raising awareness, because one of the things we've learned in our work, in our research, what we learn is that people aren't aware of ageism. It's one of those things that people just accept. And one of those things that

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22:25

Visit self-guided scavenger hunts while learning...

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2024/10/09

Adam Zurn has always had a passion for history. He is the founder of Uncharted Lancaster, a website that offers self-guided scavenger hunts. “I think when you live somewhere your whole life, you kind of take that local history for granted.” The idea for the scavenger hunts came into fruition about six years ago while Zurn was walking his dog. “A friend asked me this question that really forever changes my life. And she says, well, have you ever been to the cemetery in in Shanks Ferry? Because I walk

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Pa. students talk their draw to journalism field

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2024/10/09

College is a time where students realize their interests in the future careers. Trinity Johnson is a senior at Millersville University. Trinity is studying Media Arts and produces a weekly news show on campus. “I actually started thinking about media arts back in high school. I did a broadcasting class in the high school, which was basically the same thing as what I'm doing now, where it's like we do the morning announcements every single day and we try to run it as close to a news station as we

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11:22

Does sports cause domestic violence spikes? UPMC...

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2024/10/09

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Psychology Today released a report in 2020 that research suggests that when an NFL team lose, domestic violence increases. Dr. Rafat Omar, clinical psychologist with UPMC says several factors goes into how sports can intensity a domestic violence relationship. “Sporting events can often be high stress situations for fans who are really into it. You know, that kind of pressure of. Is my team going to win, especially in a more meaningful games can lead to

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11:54

Lancaster Airport Authority makes new additions to...

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2024/10/09

The Lancaster airport is the third busiest airport in the State of Pennsylvania. Ed Foster is the Executive Director of the Lancaster Authority Airport, says more changes are underway to the airport. “We are ramping up for our launch of the nonstop service with British Airways. This coming Tuesday, we have an exciting time lined up, the flight is we have bookings, we have people coming inbound from Orlando, which is great. And we have about 60 people confirmed on the outbound. So, bookings are

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21:21

In their own words: UPMC doctors share their stories...

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2024/10/08

Women in Medicine Month is celebrated to honor the contributions of women in the medical field. For Dr. Sheela Vivekanandan, she knew she wanted to practice medicine at the age of six years old. “My sister was a brain cancer survivor, is a brain cancer survivor, and she was diagnosed at age nine. So, I was six. So that's what really drove me into medicine because we were always in and out of the hospital. And I really, I liked her neurosurgeon the best because he was the most encouraging, “said Dr

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42:22

TSW 10/04/2024: Journalists Covering Hurricane Helene...

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2024/10/06

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly: Our Journalist Roundtable covers the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern US. We’ll be joined by Lilly Knoepp of Blue Ridge Public Radio and Jeffrey Collins of the Associated Press. Also, on the program: The Valley Jazz Orchestra just released a new album “Vicious Fishes” for the first time in over 50 yearsSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Journalist Roundtable: Hurricane Helene

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2024/10/05

It’s been over a week since hurricane Helene made landfall near the Florida panhandle. Along with Florida, there’s been extensive damage in Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Georgia. At last count and time of recording at 10 a.m. Friday Oct 4, the death toll has exceeded 200 and is expected to increase. In this journalist roundtable, Lilly Knoepp of Blue Ridge Public Radio and Jeffrey Collins of the Associated Press appeared on The Spark to discuss their recent hurricane Helene coverage. “This disaster

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22:20

Braver Angels: How to prepare for the election

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2024/10/05

Our Braver Angels segment for the month of October was about how to prepare for the election no matter who wins. Nita Landis is a registered Independent, Monica Guzmon (Blue), and Chris Hausner (Red) was apart of the discussion today. During the podcast, Monica also discusses her book, "I never Really Thought of it That Way" and speaks about her experience coming to grips with the political differences she had with her family. We also discuss the Family and Politics Workshop in Lititz on November

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19:58

Free period products available in Pennsylvania Schools

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2024/10/04

Menstrual products are coming to some Pennsylvania schools thanks to Governor Shapiro’s million-dollar program. Dr. Khalid Mumin Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education says it’s important to create conditions where students can learn without having barriers to the basic needs that may be acquired. “First and foremost, the governor and the first lady advocated for this funding because they believe that all Pennsylvanians, especially our kids, deserve real opportunity and freedoms to

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21:52

AI: Uncovering the Black Box

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2024/10/03

AI: Unpacking the Black Box is a WITF original production. The first episode ‘The Origins of AI’ premiered on Thursday. John McElligott the host and producer of the series says the purpose of the show was rooted in the future of AI. “I think one of the big things for us is this show might seem like it's about A.I., but it's actually about the future of humanity in the age of A.I.. It's one of the reasons we're not just talking to technologists, “said McElligott. Mitch Mathias is also a producer for

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21:51

Local crew out of Lancaster County helps states...

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2024/10/03

There have been over 100 confirmed deaths in the aftermath of hurricane Helene that caused destruction in parts of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Carolinas. Mennonite Disaster Service responded to the damage in Ashville, North Carolina. Kevin King is the Executive Director of the Mennonite Disaster Service. He expressed what he’s experienced while being in North Carolina post hurricane. “The sights and the sounds. Even the smells are just absolutely overwhelming. I've been doing this for 21 years,

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19:57

Paulus Farm Market offers agritourism for visitors

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2024/10/02

Paulus Farm Market was established in 1991 in Central PA by Jim Paulus. What started out as a small business selling potatoes out of a garage, produce at the town’s square farmers market, is now approximately 1,000 acres located on South York Street in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Amy Paulus, Co-owner of the Paulus Farm Market, shares what most visitors look forward to in the autumn season. “So, we have what we call our fall fun. And the fall fun is open seven days a week. We have a u-pick pumpkin

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21:48

Anti-aging products social media trend impacting...

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2024/10/02

A new social media trend has been circulating showing children as young as ten years old using antiaging and skincare products. Dr. Kate Berry, Dermatologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center says it’s concerning. “I think it's a big issue. These social media trends really can create a lot of problems as children are buying these products that are really appropriate for adult skin and not children's skin and can create both short term and long-term issues. There's a lot of key

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Valley Jazz Orchestra releases new album nearly 60...

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2024/10/01

The Valley Jazz Orchestra just released a new album “Vicious Fishes” for the first time in over 50 years. Co-directors of the album Dr. Jeffrey Lovell and Dr. Justin Morell. Their paths first crossed at the University of Oregon where they both earned their doctorate degrees. They’re now professors at Lebanon Valley College. Students in the “Big Band” was also apart of the project. For senior Aaron Ruddrow says working with Dr. Lovell and Dr. Morell was an enjoyable experience. “I've had the

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Memorial Vigil on...

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2024/09/30

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence was founded in 1976. Since then, the organization provides free and confidential direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence in all 67 counties of the Commonwealth. “We provide technical assistance and ensure that every local domestic violence program that is one of the programs that PCADV funds is providing equal services to all survivors. We ensure that services are survivor

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The Spark Weekly 09.29.2024: Journalist Roundtable...

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2024/09/29

Asia Tabb speaks with Reid Frazier and Rachel McDevitt for our Journalist Roundtable. Also, on the program, Asia speaks with Brandon Buterbaugh Director of Bands at Hershey High School and Eric Farkas, Band Director at Cumberland Valley High School about all things marching band!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Journalist Roundtable: Environmental Reporting

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2024/09/28

If you are a regular listener for WITF or NPR, you may have heard of State Impact Pennsylvania, or the Allegheny Front. Reporters from the inatitve Reid Fraizer and Rachel McDevitt joined this weeks discussion. Both talked about the importance of reporting on the environment, the fracking industry in Pennsylvania, and the reopening of Three-Mile Island reopening.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctors say the time is now to get fall shots

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2024/09/27

Cooler temperatures are expected in Pennsylvania soon, and that means another season of respiratory illnesses. The CDC is recommending the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-25 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter. Dr. John Goldman, UPMC Infectious Disease Specialist seconds the vaccine recommendations from the CDC. "So you can definitely get the Covid shot and the flu shot at the same time? Because all of these shots have side effects, I

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18:10

September is National Recovery Month

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2024/09/27

September is marked National Recovery Month. Kristin Primus is the Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol programs. Primus says this month is special to her, because she is also a woman in long term recovery. I've been in recovery since September 2nd, 2005. And, you know, when I first started hearing about National Recovery Month, I used to work for, an RCO, which is a recovery community organization. And, you know, I always thought it was very fitting that it was like,

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