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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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The Spark Weekly 9.1.2024: Unpacking the Vote: A...

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2024/09/01

Coming up on The Spark Weekly, We speak with UPMC Dietician Sarah Beaty about the pros and cons of using artificial sweeteners over natural sugars. Also on the program: We also have a conversation with Tracie Potts and Dr. Teresa Smallwood about Unpacking the Vote, an event that allows the public to ask questions and speak with Election Experts about the upcoming election.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:40

Unpacking the Vote: A Public Q&A with Election...

The Spark ·

2024/08/29

Asia speaks with Tracie Potts and Dr. Teresa Smallwood about Unpacking the Vote, an event that allows the public to ask questions and speak with Election Experts about the upcoming election.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:01

Project 270: 50 States, 70 Voices, and One Message

The Spark ·

2024/08/28

Asia spoke with Hugo Crosthwaite, Kele McComsey, Bob Faust, Nick Cave, and Machine Dazzle about Project 270. 50 states 70 voices, and One message. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:18

Penn State Harrisburg's Career Studies Program

The Spark ·

2024/08/28

Sandy McBride and Linda Wren speak with us about Penn State Harrisburg's career studies program.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:18

Artificial Sweeteners vs Natural Sugars: Which is...

The Spark ·

2024/08/27

We speak with UPMC Dietician Sarah Beaty about the pros and cons of using artificial sweeteners over natural sugars.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:43

Author dishes on new book 'How the story ends'

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2024/08/27

Author Tory Gates has written a new fiction novel called How the story ends. The inspiration of the book was born out of a trip he’s taken to Chambersburg about 6-7 years ago. “I was driving down I-81 to get there, I was looking at the fields, looking at the hills and that kind of thing. And I'm from Vermont originally, and there's certain parallels that Vermont and Pennsylvania have that make you feel kind of home.” The Main character Jhana is an NPR reporter and is loosely based on Gate’s

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12:04

‘Health To Go’ Vending Machine Brings Free Health...

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2024/08/26

Penn State College of Medicine and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation teamed up to launch a new healthcare system in a grab and go format. The ‘Health to Go’ vending machine provides 24/7 access to anyone in need. The vending machine is located outside the entrance of the emergency department at UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Alice Zang, Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine says they saw the need for the vending machine during the Covid epidemic. “When we're seeing

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44:12

The Spark Weekly 8.25.2024: Trump's Assassination...

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2024/08/25

Coming up on The Spark Weekly: It was July 13 when shots rang out during a rally in Butler County featuring republican candidate Donald Trump. One person was killed, and three others were injured including Trump. Numerous investigations uncovered gaps in security leading to gunfire. Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA, Tracy Leturgy and Irina Bucur of The Butler Eagle reported extensively on the Trump assassination attempt. They all joined host Asia Tabb on The Spark for the Journalist roundtable. Also on

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21:52

WITF story honored with a national Edward R. Murrow...

The Spark ·

2024/08/24

WITF and Tim Lambert received some good news last week. Tim’s story about his father being one of the last living witnesses to a unique atomic test in the 1950’s was honored with a national Edward R. Murrow Award for best use of sound. Director of Journalism Scott Blanchard who was Tim’s editor for the project sat down with Asia Tabb to talk about the impact of this story. “The Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in the industry. The Radio Television News Directors Association presents

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22:03

Retired York Principal publishes memoir about 2001...

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2024/08/24

February 2, 2001, is a day many won’t forget in York County. Norinia Bentzel was the Principal of the North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary School when she was attacked twice by a man with a machete. Bentzel noticed someone unfamiliar trying to get in the school around 11:23 a.m. The intruder, William Stankewicz snuck in behind a parent dropping her child off for school. “To me, he just looked like a grandfather coming in. So that's kind of how I got started. In the event I, I did go looking for him

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22:40

A local music group advocates for mental health...

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2024/08/24

West & Ward a musical duo is working to incorporate advocating for mental health through their music. Their priority is galvanizing a local community into action that will change how mental health is discussed, and hopefully change how the mental health care system works here and beyond. West & Ward has recently dropped an EP, which includes “Battlefield” and “How Long”, songs that examine the feelings a person might have on their mental health journey. Elijah Cross and Macy Leonard of West

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22:24

Journalist Roundtable: Trump assassination attempt...

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2024/08/23

It was July 13 when shots rang out during a rally in Butler County featuring republican candidate Donald Trump. One person was killed, and three others were injured including Trump. Numerous investigations uncovered gaps in security leading to gunfire. Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA, Tracy Leturgy and Irina Bucur of The Butler Eagle reported extensively on the Trump assassination attempt. They all joined host Asia Tabb on The Spark for the Journalist roundtable.Support WITF:

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20:25

Little League World Series is back for 77th Year

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2024/08/23

The Little League World Series tournament is held from July 27 through August 25. Approximately 935 kids will participate in the tournament. Jason Fink, President and CEO of the Lycoming County Visitors Bureau says the first world series took place in Williamsport in 1947. “This year is the 77th Little League World Series.” With this event being a true global event that is broadcasted on major networks like ABC and ESPN, it brings a lot of business to the South Williamsport area. “This is something

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21:41

NWS Confirms tornado in Harrisburg neighborhood

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2024/08/22

An EF1 tornado hit a Dauphin County neighborhood on Friday August 9. The National Weather Service says the winds were up to 110 miles an hour in the Bellevue Park Neighborhood. Bellevue Park is located within the city limits of the City of Harrisburg. Dennis Kauffman, President of the Bellevue Park Association Board says his dog alarmed him of the severe weather. “My dog's afraid of thunder. So, he woke me up and we went down to the basement. So, you can't see or hear it as well. So, I didn't even

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Pa. Meteorologist predicts higher temperature ahead...

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2024/08/22

There has been a drastic change in weather over the week as students returned back to school. ABC 27 Meteorologist Dan Tomaso says Hurricane Debbie has changed the weather pattern. While the hurricane is long gone, it essentially disrupted our summer weather pattern to the point that we had somewhat of a cooler weekend temperature wise this past weekend. We had this deep dive of a broad area of low pressure that brought in some humidity from south, but also showers and thunderstorms. And for some

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12:28

NPR's White House Correspondent Franco Ordoñez on His...

The Spark ·

2024/08/22

Franco Ordoñez is a White House Correspondent for NPR’s Washington Desk. In the past, he’s reported on foreign policy, and immigration, and has been a correspondent in Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, and Haiti. Ordoñez joined the Spark to speak with host Asia Tabb about his work as a correspondent, and his experience covering the 2024 Presidential election.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:48

Pickleball and it's growing popularity in Central Pa

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2024/08/21

According to the 2024 Sports & Fitness Industry Association Topline Participation report, Pickleball grew in 2023 to 13.6 million players in the United States. Brandon Workotter the Owner of the Central Pa Pro Pickleball League says the sport grew since the pandemic. “It's on a much smaller court, so you're getting a little bit more of a workout than ping pong, but it's not quite as challenging, etc. so it's really inviting to a lot of older people, as well as the younger crowd who is coming

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23:26

Pa. Farm makes biodegrable coffins made from fungus

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2024/08/21

Setas Mushrooms was established in January 2020 growing hundreds of mushrooms. Max Justice, CEO of Setas Mushrooms has found a way to create a final resting place made from mushrooms. “I use fungus to grow alternatives. And in fact, I've been able to grow alternatives to concrete, plastic insulation as well as coffins and urns. Now, my installation, that's a whole different, topical, different industry. But let's just say that it's made from the exact same thing, the exact same process. There is no

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23:30

State of the Christmas tree industry in Pennsylvania

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2024/08/21

According to the Pennsylvania Tree Growers Association, Pennsylvania ranks third in the nation for the number of Christmas tree farms. There are more than 1,400 Christmas trees in Pennsylvania. The winter holidays are months away, but for the tree farmers, it’s a year long process. Gerrit Strathmeyer Jr, President of the PA Christmas Tree Association says tree farms are a large investment. “So, from when we plant a tree in the field, when it is, four years old from seed, it takes another 6 to 8

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22:17

School Bus Laws you need to know

The Spark ·

2024/08/20

The Pennsylvania School Bus Association is made up of the independent school contractors that transport students every to and from school across Pennsylvania. Gerry Wosewick, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association says there are laws that motorist need to be aware of while buses are back on the roads. "The most important thing to remember, is that, it is illegal to pass a school bus, when they have either their amber or their yellow lights, engaged or their red lights,

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