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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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12:37

Can Extreme Heat Affect Air Quality?

The Spark ·

2024/06/22

This week the high peaked in the high 90’s four days in a row. Extreme heat can make air quality worse, which is bad for the health. WHTM/ ABC 27 meteorologist Dan Tomoso sat down with WITF’s host Asia Tabb on the Spark to explain how the high temperatures could impact our air quality. Listen to the podcast below. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:22

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Hosts Gun Buyback Event in...

The Spark ·

2024/06/21

Saturday June 22 a gun buyback event will be taking place in Harrisburg. The event will be hosted by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Omega Chapter on 2020 State Street from noon until 5 p.m. The fraternity wanted to step up to unite the community and make a difference. No questions will be asked when returning any firearms. For those who participate, they will receive a $100 gift card. Harrisburg police also announced they will not be tracing the serial numbers on the weapons retrieved at

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10:49

Goat Yoga?! A deep dive into the latest yoga trend

The Spark ·

2024/06/21

Simply Yoga and Fitness in Carlisle is offering Goat Yoga in the Fall of 2024. Goat Yoga is lighthearted fun, yet gentle yoga class that combines floor movements for beginners while holding baby goats. The goats for the classes are sourced by Double MG Farm who are present to clean up after them behind the classes. Michelle Landis with Simply Yoga and Fitness, and Marissa Grochalski, spoke with host Asia Tabb of the Spark about this new yoga trend that started in 2020. Listen to the conversation

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25:51

What is the Importance of Pride Month?

The Spark ·

2024/06/20

In June, we recognize and celebrate Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) as Pride Month. The month-long celebration typically brings events, marches, and parades to mark the occasion, while bringing a call for equality and unity.Tesla Taliaferro the President of the Rainbow Rose Center in York joined Pastor Donte A Jones of Lift United Church of Christ, to highlight LGBT Christianity and spirituality, with the importance of being an ally. York Pride will kick off on Saturday, June

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11:42

Meet The Spark's New Host: Asia Tabb

The Spark ·

2024/06/20

Meet The Spark's new host Asia Tabb! Join WITF's Fred Vigeant as he interviews Asia about her start and what we can expect to see from her and the rest of The Spark team in the future. Asia began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM. Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as

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'The Spark's' Scott LaMar last broadcast

The Spark ·

2024/05/31

This broadcast is a celebration and commemoration of the illustrious career of Scott LaMar, a broadcasting legend with over 40 years in the industry. In his final broadcast on WITF, Scott reflects on his journey into media, sharing the reasons behind his career choice and revisiting some of his favorite interviews and moments from shows like The Spark and Smart Talk. Recorded in front of a live studio audience, this special program highlights Scott's significant contributions to WITF and the lasting

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40:02

The Spark Special Encore: 150th Anniversary of the...

The Spark ·

2024/05/30

From Scott LaMar:After 32 years at WITF I’m retiring at the end of this week. On the Spark, we're broadcasting several of my most memorable conversation. On November 19th, 2013 Scott went to Gettysburg to speak with some special guests about the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:47

The Spark special encore: Judge John Jones on...

The Spark ·

2024/05/29

From Scott LaMar: After 32 years at WITF I’m retiring at the end of this week. On the Spark, we're broadcasting several of my most memorable conversation. Wednesday, we went back to June of 2014 When Federal Judge John Jones appeared on the program. In May of 2014, Judge Jones struck down Pennsylvania’s defense of marriage law as unconstitutional. The law had defined marriage as between a man and a woman. The ruling made same sex marriage legal in Pennsylvania – the 14th state where same sex

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40:51

The Spark special encore: Sue Klebold

The Spark ·

2024/05/28

From Scott LaMar, co-host of The Spark. After 32 years at WITF I’m retiring at the end of this week. On The Spark Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we’re airing several of my most memorable conversation. Tuesday, we go back to September of 2019 when Sue Klebold appeared on the program. On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Over the course of minutes, they would kill twelve students and a teacher and wound twenty-four others before

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The Spark Weekly 5.26.2024: Dr. Edward Fuller and...

The Spark ·

2024/05/26

Coming up on this week's program, A new report shows just how dire Pennsylvania's teacher shortage is. Also, the role of bail in criminal cases.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senior Loan Officer at Assets Denzel Brown discusses...

The Spark ·

2024/05/25

Denzel Brown, a native of Lancaster and a graduate of McCaskey High School, has carved a path of academic and professional achievement that underscores his commitment to economic empowerment. Brown furthered his education at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. His career trajectory includes significant experience in the banking sector, having worked at Santander Bank, BB&T, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. During his tenure in these

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31:42

Child services advocate Shelby Whitmer discusses...

The Spark ·

2024/05/24

Shelby Witmer, a seasoned family and child services worker with over 25 years of experience in education, recently addressed the critical issue of how poor mental health contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline. Witmer emphasized the need for new systems to support vulnerable and misunderstood children. With a strong focus on mental health advocacy and creating trauma-informed communities, she highlighted the work of Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC). At MHALC, the commitment to

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22:22

Thunda Khatt Presents: Men Have Feelings Too

The Spark ·

2024/05/24

The immensely talented spoken word artist Thunda Khatt recently stopped by to share insights into her creative world and discuss her latest endeavor, THUNDA N MIMOSAS 'Men Have Feelings Too.' This dynamic and captivating poetry showcase is set to take place at the renowned Zoetropolis Theatre in Lancaster, promising to be a highlight of the local arts scene. During her visit, Thunda Khatt delved into the inspiration and passion driving this event, offering a glimpse into what attendees can expect

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22:02

Erica Jo Shaffer with gardening tips

The Spark ·

2024/05/23

Horticulturalist Erica Jo Shaffer was on The Spark Thursday at the height of the growing season with gardening tips. May can be the best late spring month but there’s a lot of do to keep the plants, flowers, trees and garden healthy and thriving. We’ve had a lot of rain this month so how does it affect the garden, what fertilizers are the most effective that are also environmentally friendly, how the insects in the garden – some are bad but others are essential. Are you feeding birds or even

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22:28

Juneteenth HBG 2024: Empowering Black and Brown...

The Spark ·

2024/05/23

As Juneteenth approaches, YPOC (Young Professionals of Color) is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration that promises to empower Black and Brown professionals and communities. The Juneteenth HBG event is a vibrant extension of YPOC's mission to create lasting change by focusing on emancipatory advancement and reinvesting economic resources back into the community. Slated for June 2024, Juneteenth HBG will bring together community leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations across

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22:04

Pennsylvania teacher shortage is dire according to...

The Spark ·

2024/05/22

Pennsylvania has a shortage of teachers. More than 2,100 teaching positions were vacant in the state as of October, according to newly released state data — and almost a quarter of those spots were filled not with full-time teachers, but with long-term substitutes. Some who produced the report called it a crisis.Dr. Edward Fuller, a Professor of Education in the Education Policy Studies Department at Penn State University worked on the report and was on The Spark Wednesday. Fuller indicated that

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21:25

Access to mental healthcare is a barrier for many

The Spark ·

2024/05/21

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but quite frankly more Americans are aware of their mental health – especially since the COVID pandemic. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five American adults has experienced a mental health challenge, and one in 20 Americans live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression. Those statistics may not tell the whole story. There seem to be more people who are suffering from

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22:09

ACLU of PA Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Cash...

The Spark ·

2024/05/21

A recent study by the ACLU of Pennsylvania has unveiled significant racial disparities in the assignment of cash bail among accused individuals. The research highlights that 55% of Black defendants are assigned cash bail, compared to only 39% of white defendants. Additionally, Black defendants face higher bail amounts, with their average bail set nearly $13,000 more than that of their white counterparts. This troubling pattern is consistent across all 67 counties in Pennsylvania, indicating a

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20:57

New book tells incredible story of abandoned castaways

The Spark ·

2024/05/20

The story of Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, is the most famous tale of a castaway. But Daniel Dafoe’s Robinson Crusoe was a work of fiction. Best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin’s new book recounts the true story of five castaways in the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812. It’s called Left for Dead – Shipwreck, Treachery and Survival at the Edge of the World. The story that Dolin tells is one of incredible survival in the harshest of conditions. The book's publicist provides a good

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The Spark Weekly 5.19.2024: Ashley Visco and Zachary...

The Spark ·

2024/05/19

Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly, The number of people who are food insecure is increasing and Penn State Health has a program to help. Also on the program, mental health professionals will join us to discuss advances in mental health services.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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