• Smart Talk programming schedule

  By Smart Talk November 19, 2019 | 4:00 AM

•  Sandy Honing

  NPR’s Noel King appears on Smart Talk

  NPR Morning Edition host Noel King is one of the voices that comes into your home or on your car radio several times a week. She, like other NPR journalists, report news and interview newsmakers that provide a more in-depth understanding of the news from across the country and around the world each day.

  By Scott LaMar November 18, 2019 | 4:00 AM

• Smart Talk programming schedule

  By Smart Talk November 15, 2019 | 10:23 AM

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  ‘Heartbeat’ bill under fire

  The legislation, called The Heartbeat Bill – Protecting the Rights of the Unborn, was officially introduced on October 18 by the two lead sponsors Republican state Rep. Stephanie Borowicz of Clinton County and Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano of Adams County.

  By Staff and Merideth Bucher November 14, 2019 | 4:11 AM

•  Miranda Harple

  Gettysburg College welcomes new president

  Also, Haiti at a breaking point, what is happening in the island nation

  By Justin Kocis and Smart Talk November 13, 2019 | 4:00 AM

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  Sickle cell disease; understanding the inherited disorder

  Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects the shape of the blood cells. According to the Bobbi Engram Foundation, Sickle cell disease affects an estimated 100,000 people, the majority of whom are African Americans.

  By Merideth Bucher November 12, 2019 | 4:55 AM

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  Merchant Marines; still fighting for recognition

  The seamen of the U.S. Merchant Marine suffered a higher casualty rate than any branch of service. Some estimates indicate that as many as 9,500 perished, nearly one in 26 mariners. However, there is no definitive casualty count because Merchant Mariners worked for both private companies and government agencies.

  By Merideth Bucher November 11, 2019 | 4:09 AM

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  Forecasting the weather; what’s in store this winter

  The first real blast of cold air this season might come as a shock when you walk out the door today. Temperatures in central Pennsylvania took a tumble over the past 24 hours as a cold front brought rain and wind to the Midstate area.  

  By Merideth Bucher November 8, 2019 | 4:00 AM

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  Caution: Flu season is here, are you prepared?

  The United States is preparing for a potentially dangerous flu season this winter. This is based on data from Australia who have experienced one of their deadliest flu seasons on record. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention uses Australia as a predictor for our flu season.

  By Justin Kocis November 7, 2019 | 4:00 AM

•  Michael Rubinkam

  Hunger in the midstate

  The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank provides meals to more than 50,000 people each week in its 27 county service area.

  By Scott LaMar November 6, 2019 | 7:19 AM

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  Everything you should know about elections

  November 5 is Election Day, and in Pennsylvania that means along with the slates of judicial and local candidates, there’s a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

  By Katie Meyer November 5, 2019 | 4:00 AM

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