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 Scott LaMar starts the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home.
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Latest episodes
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Veteran Journalist Dr. Mark Kelley outlines his Mother’s time working on the “Manhattan Project”
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Scientists working to reduce cow burps and flatulence to fight climate change
Methane gas from cattle is significant contributor to greenhouse gasesBy Scott LaMar -
Lancaster City Alliance brings a vibrancy to the red rose city
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s new automatic voter registration process
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Lancaster Conservancy opens four new outdoors trails, spaces
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Smiley–a turtle with cancer teaches kids in new colorful book
Two-time cancer survivor Brady Lucas wrote Smiley’s SmileBy Scott LaMar -
Someone To Tell it To listens at a time when it’s important to be heard
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Teachers are leaving classrooms feeling undervalued — Penn State research
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The Spark Weekly
The Spark Weekly highlights standout conversations from the previous week’s show. Listen Sundays at 11am on WITF 89.5 & 93.3 or as a podcast.
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The Spark Features
The Spark Features focus on arts & culture and human interest stories. We’ll shine a light on the gems of Pennsylvania like business owners, artists, people with unique skillsets, interests and from all walks of life.
The Spark Extended Conversations
Occasionally, The Spark conversations and interviews go longer than the programming time allotted. We record the full conversations and post them to listen at your convenience.
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