
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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Historic Harrisburg celebrates 50 years of historic preservation
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Poll show Pennsylvanians delay treatments because of healthcare costs; Have medical debt
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What questions do Pennsylvania motorists have about rules of the road?
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Would JFK have gone to Dallas if he went to Gettysburg in 1963?
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Robin Spielberg discusses her 24th studio album
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Book explores how children grieve
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What books would make great holiday gifts this year?
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Comedian Allan Massenburg discusses his upcoming comedy album
Discussing life as a full-time comedianBy Marquis Lupton

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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