Scott LaMar has worked in both radio and television for more than four decades.
Currently, LaMar is the Host and Executive Producer of The Spark program on WITF-FM, 89.5 & 93.3 in Harrisburg, Pa.
Previously, LaMar was WITF TV’s Sr. Public Affairs producer and produced the station’s award-winning weekly public affairs TV program, Smart Talk.
In addition to his on-air duties, LaMar has moderated political candidate debates, including those for candidates running for Pennsylvania governor and the U.S. Senate and was a regular contributor to BBC World News TV before and after the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
LaMar often emcees or moderates local events and has gone as far as California to emcee a national event.
The American Society of Civil Engineers honored LaMar with their national Excellence in Journalism award in 2020. He has been nominated for five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards.
LaMar and The Spark have been recognized throughout the Central Pennsylvania community including ADVOZ Lancaster’s “Dignity in Dialogue Award”, the South-Central Assembly’s “Regional Citizen Award” and was named a “Humanitarian Hero” by The Humane Society of the United States/Pennsylvania.
A native of Coatesville, Pa., LaMar has also worked as a broadcast news anchor, sports play-by-play announcer and manager.
Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”
Airdate: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Hundreds of organizations and agencies in the U.S. are raising money to provide aid — especially humanitarian aid — to Ukraine, a month after the Russian invasion. But what’s not quite as common is a fundraiser that has a direct tie to Ukraine.
The central work on the program is Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony, in which the composer sought to honor Ukraine, quoting numerous Ukrainian folk songs and melodies. Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony is part of ironic music history — one that takes on more significance with war being waged in Ukraine. A critic gave the symphony the nickname of the “Little Russian.” LSO has re-titled the program “The Ukrainian.”
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Guy McIntosh appears on Tuesday’s Smart Talk to discuss the concerts and fundraising for Ukraine.
