"I look forward to a dynamic conversation with Mayors Thompson and Gray. This week's program gives our viewers, too, an opportunity to question the mayors about the issues confronting their cities and offer their own ideas for how to improve Central Pennsylvania,” said Nell McCormack Abom, host of Smart Talk.

Viewers are encouraged to submit questions and comments for the mayors during Smart Talk. Join the conversation by calling 800-729-7532, emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or posting a comment on WITF’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/witf.org), or Twitter account (www.twitter.com/WITFNews).

Smart Talk—WITF’s flagship news and public affairs TV program—is hosted by WITF’s award-winning broadcast journalist Nell McCormack Abom, who has hosted Central Pennsylvania’s only live primetime weekly public affairs program for the past eight years. Abom and Smart Talk have been awarded with Emmy nominations from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, in addition to being honored with multiple Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcast Awards.