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The Spark

WITF

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 Asia Tabb starts conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

2026 WITF

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 Asia Tabb starts conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

2026 WITF
115hr 57min
Thumbnail for "Preserving the Story of The Underground Railroad While Rethinking America’s Infrastructure".
June 5, 202644min465.77 MB
Thumbnail for "A Thrill of a Lifetime: Central Pennsylvania's Amusement Parks".
June 15, 202644min 3sec466.4 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | June 14 | Ben Gallaher and Braver Angels".
June 13, 202643min 59sec465.7 MB
Thumbnail for "From Caramels to Chocolate: Milton Hershey’s Sweet Turning Point".
June 12, 202621min 59sec232.81 MB
Thumbnail for "Tradition, Taste, and Talking Across Divides".
June 11, 202643min 59sec465.67 MB
Thumbnail for "From Trails to Trends: PA's Outdoor Industry & The 2026 Kids Count Data Book".
June 10, 202644min465.72 MB
Thumbnail for "Central Pennsylvania Voices: Mom’s Agenda & Ben Gallaher".
June 9, 202644min465.72 MB
Thumbnail for "Adventure and Connection in Pennsylvania’s Wild Spaces".
June 8, 202644min465.83 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | June 7 | New Celiac Clinic in Pa. + The Impact Race Has On Infrastructure".
June 6, 202644min 1sec465.92 MB
Thumbnail for "Courage, Comedy, and Staying Safe This Summer".
June 4, 202647min 28sec502.42 MB
Thumbnail for "Living Art and Lifelong Care: Bonsai to Celiac".
June 3, 202643min 59sec465.66 MB
Thumbnail for "Rethinking Cannabis".
June 2, 202622min232.93 MB
Thumbnail for "Summer Sweets, and Seasonal Fruit".
June 1, 202643min 59sec465.56 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | May 31 | Broadband Access and Union Canal Tunnel".
May 30, 202643min 59sec465.64 MB
Thumbnail for "Connectivity and Communication in Rural PA".
May 29, 202644min465.8 MB
Thumbnail for "Barns & Blueprints: PA’s Past Meets Future Minds".
May 28, 202643min 59sec465.64 MB
Thumbnail for "Memorial Day episode shares veterans’ stories of service and sacrifice".
May 27, 202643min 58sec465.47 MB
Thumbnail for "From Canal Tunnels to Navy Weeks: Stories of Service".
May 27, 202643min 58sec465.53 MB
Thumbnail for "Early American Education and Memorial Day Roots".
May 25, 202644min465.76 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | May 24th | A Changing Climate in Gardens and Newsrooms".
May 23, 202644min 8sec467.15 MB
Thumbnail for "Saving History: Gutelius House & Ragamuffin Hall".
May 22, 202643min 59sec465.67 MB
Thumbnail for "Pa. 10th Race & the Disappearing Local Newsroom".
May 21, 202643min 59sec465.66 MB
Thumbnail for "Shakespeare Reimagined & LGBTQ+ History on View: Lancaster’s bold Henry IV and a new exhibit on identity, resilience.".
May 20, 202643min 59sec465.59 MB
Thumbnail for "Songwriters & Shifting Seasons: Music Meets Climate".
May 19, 202644min 3sec466.33 MB
Thumbnail for "Card Smarts & Kind Hearts: Credit Card Fraud Tips and Tricks and The Grandma Stand".
May 18, 202643min 59sec465.66 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | May 17th | Brain Health and The Preschool Report".
May 16, 202643min 59sec465.64 MB
Thumbnail for "In Pennsylvania: Honoring Black Women’s Lives and Lifting Families Navigating Autism".
May 15, 202653min 41sec568.25 MB
Thumbnail for "Early Childhood in PA: Poverty, Preschool & Solutions".
May 14, 202643min 59sec465.67 MB
Thumbnail for "The Power of Memory: Zion Hill Cemetery & Alzheimer’s Brain Health".
May 13, 202644min465.76 MB
Thumbnail for "Data Centers and Animal Advocacy: Two Futures for Rural Pennsylvania".
May 12, 202644min465.82 MB
Thumbnail for "From Playhouse to Playbook: PA Arts & Football".
May 11, 202644min465.79 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | May 10th | Pennsylvania Innocence Project and The Big 33 Football Classic".
May 9, 202644min465.85 MB
Thumbnail for "Rethinking Roads and the “Bikini Body” Myth".
May 8, 202643min 59sec465.61 MB
Thumbnail for "Pa’s Underground Park & the Future of Skilled Trades".
May 7, 202643min 59sec465.58 MB
Thumbnail for "Central Pa. dining trends and a push for recorded interrogations.".
May 6, 202651min 47sec548.12 MB
Thumbnail for "From the Greenbelt to the Galaxy: The 2026 Tour de Belt and The Star Wars Collecting Society".
May 5, 202644min 3sec466.36 MB
Thumbnail for "What’s New in Pennsylvania: Health, Civics, and Community".
May 4, 202644min465.8 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | May 3 | Law Day and PFAS".
May 2, 202643min 59sec465.63 MB
Thumbnail for "Law Day and Structural Concerns in PA Immigration Enforcement".
May 1, 202644min465.73 MB
Thumbnail for "Creative Reuse & PFAS: Rethinking Waste in PA".
April 30, 202644min 32sec42.82 MB
Thumbnail for "From Central PA Classrooms to the Airwaves: Youth gardening programs and an award‑winning podcast".
April 29, 202644min 15sec42.56 MB
Thumbnail for "Learning Across Languages and History".
April 28, 202645min 56sec44.17 MB
Thumbnail for "Wellness Then and Now: The History of Yoga and a New Netflix Documentary: The Plastic Detox".
April 27, 202644min 7sec42.42 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | April 26 | Earth Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month".
April 25, 202644min 35sec42.87 MB
Thumbnail for "Tracing American Identity Through Art and War".
April 24, 202644min 28sec42.75 MB
Thumbnail for "From Local Action to Giant Joy: Earth Day in Pa. and a Very Big Duck".
April 23, 202644min 39sec42.94 MB
Thumbnail for "Building Safer Communities Through Awareness and Care - Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Someone To Tell It To.".
April 22, 202644min 27sec42.75 MB
Thumbnail for "Pennsylvania Stories of Culture and History | Gettysburg and Philly Jazz Month".
April 21, 202644min 27sec42.74 MB
Thumbnail for "World Heritage Day & Prom Safety: History Meets Prevention".
April 20, 202644min 18sec42.61 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | April 19 | MADD's Promposal and The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Legal Battle".
April 18, 202644min 29sec42.77 MB
Thumbnail for "Saving Native Plants and Reviving a Historic Theater: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Reserve and Hershey Theatre".
April 17, 202643min 34sec41.9 MB
Thumbnail for "Learning Together in a Changing Public Media Landscape | Pennon Education and A Federal Judge's 1A Ruling".
April 16, 202634min 18sec33.01 MB
Thumbnail for "Organ Donation, The Adams County Blossom Belt and Tax Season".
April 15, 202635min 39sec34.31 MB
Thumbnail for "Protecting Waterways, Empowering Young Musicians | Lower Susquehanna Riverkeepers and The DownBeat Foundation".
April 14, 202643min 46sec42.08 MB
Thumbnail for "How It Works: Navigating AI Hiring and Spring Cleaning".
April 13, 202644min 11sec42.49 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | April 10 | Cloth of the Nation and The Summer Haters Club".
April 11, 202644min 17sec42.58 MB
Thumbnail for "Community Arts and the Case for Summer SAD".
April 10, 202644min 13sec42.52 MB
Thumbnail for "Purpose and Performance: Cloth of the Nation and The Greatest Show on Earth".
April 9, 202644min 39sec42.94 MB
Thumbnail for "Keystone Curious | A New Podcast by Susquenita High School and 4th Grade Students".
Keystone Curious | A New Podcast by Susquenita High School and 4th Grade Students
April 8, 202644min 47sec43.03 MB
Thumbnail for "Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement, Legal Protections, and How to Prepare".
Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement, Legal Protections, and How to Prepare
April 7, 202644min 44sec42.97 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Travels to Penn State Harrisburg with Braver Angels: Skills for Disagreeing Better".
The Spark Travels to Penn State Harrisburg with Braver Angels: Skills for Disagreeing Better
April 6, 202644min 29sec42.73 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | April 5 | Wildfires and Hemp Fiber".
The Spark Weekly | April 5 | Wildfires and Hemp Fiber
April 4, 202644min 25sec42.66 MB
Thumbnail for "From Generational Market Leadership to Industrial Innovation: How the West Shore Farmers Market and Pennsylvania’s Hemp Revival Reflect a Growing Sustainable Future".
From Generational Market Leadership to Industrial Innovation: How the West Shore Farmers Market and Pennsylvania’s Hemp Revival Reflect a Growing Sustainable Future
April 2, 202644min 29sec42.77 MB
Thumbnail for "Match Madness & Women in the Judiciary: Championing Community Health and Judicial Leadership in PA".
Match Madness & Women in the Judiciary: Championing Community Health and Judicial Leadership in PA
April 1, 202644min 6sec42.37 MB
Thumbnail for "Honoring Kevlar’s Creator and Preparing for Wildfire Season: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Safety".
Honoring Kevlar’s Creator and Preparing for Wildfire Season: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Safety
March 31, 202644min 34sec42.81 MB
Thumbnail for "From Rising Facility Fees to Women’s Health and the Arts: This Week’s Stories from Central PA".
From Rising Facility Fees to Women’s Health and the Arts: This Week’s Stories from Central PA
March 30, 202645min 21sec43.57 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | March 29 | Keystone Markers and Fred Rogers".
The Spark Weekly | March 29 | Keystone Markers and Fred Rogers
March 28, 202644min 35sec42.83 MB
Thumbnail for "Igniting PA Baseball with the Fightin Phils, Stormers, Revolution & Senators".
Igniting PA Baseball with the Fightin Phils, Stormers, Revolution & Senators
March 27, 202645min 59sec44.18 MB
Thumbnail for "Honoring Enslaved Lives in Lancaster & Preserving Ancient Falconry Traditions: Education, History, and Stewardship in Focus".
Honoring Enslaved Lives in Lancaster & Preserving Ancient Falconry Traditions: Education, History, and Stewardship in Focus
March 26, 202644min 39sec42.89 MB
Thumbnail for "Preserving Pennsylvania’s Past While Building Its Future: Keystone Markers and New Women’s Sports Take the Spotlight".
Preserving Pennsylvania’s Past While Building Its Future: Keystone Markers and New Women’s Sports Take the Spotlight
March 25, 202643min 26sec41.72 MB
Thumbnail for "Honoring Heritage and Heart: Irish‑American Trailblazers and the Enduring Legacy of Fred Rogers".
Honoring Heritage and Heart: Irish‑American Trailblazers and the Enduring Legacy of Fred Rogers
March 24, 202644min 24sec42.65 MB
Thumbnail for "York Students Lead Anti‑ICE Walkouts as Spring Weather and Seasonal Insights Take Center Stage".
York Students Lead Anti‑ICE Walkouts as Spring Weather and Seasonal Insights Take Center Stage
March 23, 202645min 9sec43.38 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | March 22 | Marian Anderson and The Gettysburg Film Festival".
The Spark Weekly | March 22 | Marian Anderson and The Gettysburg Film Festival
March 21, 202644min 55sec43.15 MB
Thumbnail for "Culture, Community, and Craftsmanship: Pennsylvania Stories That Matter".
Culture, Community, and Craftsmanship: Pennsylvania Stories That Matter
March 20, 202644min 52sec43.1 MB
Thumbnail for "From Music Icons to Medical Milestones: Marian Anderson and Pa.'s Oldest Hospital".
From Music Icons to Medical Milestones: Marian Anderson and Pa.'s Oldest Hospital
March 19, 202644min 22sec42.62 MB
Thumbnail for "AACA Museum Honors Auto History as The Peace Corps Celebrates Service and Global Initiatives".
AACA Museum Honors Auto History as The Peace Corps Celebrates Service and Global Initiatives
March 18, 202644min 30sec42.75 MB
Thumbnail for "PA Farm Roots and New Poll Reveal 2026 Voter Mood".
PA Farm Roots and New Poll Reveal 2026 Voter Mood
March 17, 202644min 11sec42.44 MB
Thumbnail for "PA Stories of Conflict, Community, and a Slice of Comfort".
PA Stories of Conflict, Community, and a Slice of Comfort
March 16, 202645min 35sec43.79 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | March 15th | Johnny Appleseed and a Lost American Colony.".
The Spark Weekly | March 15th | Johnny Appleseed and a Lost American Colony.
March 14, 202644min 23sec42.64 MB
Thumbnail for "Music Milestones, Tax Guidance & Historic Discovery".
Music Milestones, Tax Guidance & Historic Discovery
March 13, 202644min 56sec43.16 MB
Thumbnail for "PA’s Language Gap and Johnny Appleseed’s Impact.".
PA’s Language Gap and Johnny Appleseed’s Impact.
March 12, 202644min 47sec43.03 MB
Thumbnail for "Thrive Housing and Operation Warm Hearts Expand Support for Harrisburg Residents Facing Homelessness".
Thrive Housing and Operation Warm Hearts Expand Support for Harrisburg Residents Facing Homelessness
March 11, 202644min 27sec42.71 MB
Thumbnail for "Downtown Harrisburg’s Future and Pennsylvania’s Cultural Story: What Revitalization and Heritage Reveal".
Downtown Harrisburg’s Future and Pennsylvania’s Cultural Story: What Revitalization and Heritage Reveal
March 10, 202644min 31sec42.77 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | March 8th | Cursive Reemerges in Pa. Schools and Highlighting Women of Excellence.".
The Spark Weekly | March 8th | Cursive Reemerges in Pa. Schools and Highlighting Women of Excellence.
March 7, 202644min 34sec42.81 MB
Thumbnail for "Women of Excellence & The Work of Bridging Divides".
Women of Excellence & The Work of Bridging Divides
March 6, 202644min 23sec42.64 MB
Thumbnail for "From Home Design Trends to Housing Recovery Solutions: PA Home + Garden Show and M28 Ministry’s Esther’s House Drive Community Focus".
From Home Design Trends to Housing Recovery Solutions: PA Home + Garden Show and M28 Ministry’s Esther’s House Drive Community Focus
March 5, 202644min 12sec42.46 MB
Thumbnail for "Care, Cultivation, and Changing Industries: Two Paths Shaping Pennsylvania’s Future".
Care, Cultivation, and Changing Industries: Two Paths Shaping Pennsylvania’s Future
March 4, 202644min 41sec42.93 MB
Thumbnail for "From Ephraim Slaughter to Cursive Literacy: Preserving Black History and the Skills to Understand It".
From Ephraim Slaughter to Cursive Literacy: Preserving Black History and the Skills to Understand It
March 3, 202644min 22sec42.62 MB
Thumbnail for "Community, Accountability, and Information: ICE Partnerships and Public Broadcasting’s Next Chapter".
Community, Accountability, and Information: ICE Partnerships and Public Broadcasting’s Next Chapter
March 2, 202644min 19sec42.58 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | March 1st | Teaching Media Literacy and Reimagining Public Broadcasting".
The Spark Weekly | March 1st | Teaching Media Literacy and Reimagining Public Broadcasting
February 28, 202644min 15sec42.52 MB
Thumbnail for "Growing Smarter: Spring Gardening Advice and a Deep Dive into How Teens Analyze Media Bias".
Growing Smarter: Spring Gardening Advice and a Deep Dive into How Teens Analyze Media Bias
February 27, 202644min 39sec42.9 MB
Thumbnail for "Protein Hype or Healthy Habit, Heart Health Insights, and Girl Scouts Who Lead.".
Protein Hype or Healthy Habit, Heart Health Insights, and Girl Scouts Who Lead.
February 26, 202645min 36sec43.8 MB
Thumbnail for "Protecting Pennsylvania’s Trails—and Women’s Health: Scott Farm Land Swap & Fallopian Tube Cancer Awareness".
Protecting Pennsylvania’s Trails—and Women’s Health: Scott Farm Land Swap & Fallopian Tube Cancer Awareness
February 25, 202651min 46sec49.73 MB
Thumbnail for "Inside Encore! Home School Productions: Celebrating Student Creativity and the Women Leading Seussical to Life".
Inside Encore! Home School Productions: Celebrating Student Creativity and the Women Leading Seussical to Life
February 24, 202622min 22sec21.5 MB
Thumbnail for "Mayor Williams–City Council Rift Deepens; Broad Street Market Tops 2026 Preservation Priority List".
(00:00:00) Jonathan Bergmueller and Tirzah Christopher of Pennlive discuss their reporting on the rift between Mayor Williams and City Council.  (00:12:14) Historic Harrisburg Association Has announced its 2026 Preservation Priority List. Broad Street Market at the top of the list. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23, 202622min 22sec21.55 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | Feb. 22 | Electronic Waste and Fair Housing in Pa.".
The Spark Weekly | Feb. 22 | Electronic Waste and Fair Housing in Pa.
February 21, 202644min 38sec42.88 MB
Thumbnail for "Fair Housing Gaps in Pennsylvania and Early Detection for Prostate Cancer: What Communities Need to Know".
Fair Housing Gaps in Pennsylvania and Early Detection for Prostate Cancer: What Communities Need to Know
February 20, 202644min 31sec42.76 MB
Thumbnail for "How to Reduce Electronic Waste — Plus the Medieval Couples Who Redefined Love and Tragedy".
How to Reduce Electronic Waste — Plus the Medieval Couples Who Redefined Love and Tragedy
February 19, 202645min 5sec43.32 MB
Thumbnail for "CHD Survivor’s Lifelong Fight for Repair — and the Double Standard That Lets Men “Fangirl” Over Sports While Women Get Mocked for Their Passions.".
CHD Survivor’s Lifelong Fight for Repair — and the Double Standard That Lets Men “Fangirl” Over Sports While Women Get Mocked for Their Passions.
February 18, 202642min 45sec41.07 MB
Thumbnail for "From Invention to Inspiration: William Chester Ruth’s Legacy; Donegal Performing Arts’ Next Generation".
From Invention to Inspiration: William Chester Ruth’s Legacy; Donegal Performing Arts’ Next Generation
February 17, 202644min 38sec42.88 MB
Thumbnail for "Berks County ICE Controversy, Spring Prep Tips, and a New Take on ‘Blue Juniata'".
Berks County ICE Controversy, Spring Prep Tips, and a New Take on ‘Blue Juniata'
February 16, 202645min 30sec43.72 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly 2.15.2026: The Declaration of Independence at 250 and Building the Future of Local Journalism".
The Spark Weekly 2.15.2026: The Declaration of Independence at 250 and Building the Future of Local Journalism
February 14, 202644min 29sec42.74 MB
Thumbnail for "How the League of Women Voters Shaped Democracy; and Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Still Saves Lives".
How the League of Women Voters Shaped Democracy; and Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Still Saves Lives
February 13, 202644min 7sec42.39 MB
Thumbnail for "How Colleges Are Preparing Students for an AI Future + What the LNP/LancasterOnline Transition Means for Local News".
How Colleges Are Preparing Students for an AI Future + What the LNP/LancasterOnline Transition Means for Local News
February 12, 202645min 5sec43.31 MB
Thumbnail for "Inside Lincoln Caverns’ Hidden History + VisionCorps’ 100 Years of Service".
Inside Lincoln Caverns’ Hidden History + VisionCorps’ 100 Years of Service
February 11, 202644min 38sec42.87 MB
Thumbnail for "Recovering Forgotten Stories: Lancaster’s African American History and the Declaration of Independence at 250".
Recovering Forgotten Stories: Lancaster’s African American History and the Declaration of Independence at 250
February 10, 202644min 34sec42.81 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly 2/5/2026: Artist Dionn Reneé and The Story of Cloe".
The Spark Weekly 2/5/2026: Artist Dionn Reneé and The Story of Cloe
February 9, 202644min 39sec42.89 MB
Thumbnail for "Shapiro’s 2026 Budget, ICE and Constitutional Rights, and Why America Needs Courageous Citizenship".
Shapiro’s 2026 Budget, ICE and Constitutional Rights, and Why America Needs Courageous Citizenship
February 7, 202645min 27sec43.67 MB
Thumbnail for "How to Live Abundantly, Prepare for Winter Storms, and Protect Women’s Health: Insights on Mindset, Weather, and Cervical Cancer Prevention".
How to Live Abundantly, Prepare for Winter Storms, and Protect Women’s Health: Insights on Mindset, Weather, and Cervical Cancer Prevention
February 6, 202649min 21sec47.41 MB
Thumbnail for "Hidden Lives, Recovered Histories: Renate Wildermuth and the Story of Cloe".
Hidden Lives, Recovered Histories: Renate Wildermuth and the Story of Cloe
February 5, 202644min 38sec42.88 MB
Thumbnail for "Earth’s Echoes, Women’s Power: Two Stories of Sound and Strength".
Earth’s Echoes, Women’s Power: Two Stories of Sound and Strength
February 4, 202644min 47sec43.02 MB
Thumbnail for "Forgotten Patriots & Weather Prophets: Pennsylvania Stories That Endure".
Forgotten Patriots & Weather Prophets: Pennsylvania Stories That Endure
February 3, 202648min 3sec46.15 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | 2.1.26: Social Isolation and Conversations About Race".
The Spark Weekly | 2.1.26: Social Isolation and Conversations About Race
February 2, 202643min 25sec41.71 MB
Thumbnail for "News from the Commonwealth, Stories from the Yard".
News from the Commonwealth, Stories from the Yard
January 31, 202644min 32sec42.78 MB
Thumbnail for "Scanning Prices, Measuring Belonging: A Look at PA Consumers and Communities".
Scanning Prices, Measuring Belonging: A Look at PA Consumers and Communities
January 30, 202644min 9sec42.41 MB
Thumbnail for "Nature’s Surprises: The Coudersport Ice Mine and Morris Arboretum".
Nature’s Surprises: The Coudersport Ice Mine and Morris Arboretum
January 29, 202644min 22sec42.63 MB
Thumbnail for "Evolution, Identity, and the Spaces We Create".
Evolution, Identity, and the Spaces We Create
January 27, 202644min 40sec42.91 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly | Trailblazers in Pennsylvania: Horseshoe Curve and The Rise of The Internet.".
The Spark Weekly | Trailblazers in Pennsylvania: Horseshoe Curve and The Rise of The Internet.
January 26, 202644min 35sec42.83 MB
Thumbnail for "Lost Mail, Late Budgets, and the Legacy of Mt. Tabor".
Lost Mail, Late Budgets, and the Legacy of Mt. Tabor
January 24, 202647min 17sec45.42 MB
Thumbnail for "Growing Things: In the Garden and Online".
Growing Things: In the Garden and Online
January 23, 202644min 26sec42.69 MB
Thumbnail for "From Railroads to Renaissance: How PA Built and Rebuilt Its Creative Identity".
From Railroads to Renaissance: How PA Built and Rebuilt Its Creative Identity
January 22, 202644min 28sec42.72 MB
Thumbnail for "Past, Present, and the Pictures We Make: Celebrating Harrisburg’s Artistic Story".
Past, Present, and the Pictures We Make: Celebrating Harrisburg’s Artistic Story
January 21, 202644min 10sec42.43 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly: The 2026 Farm Show".
The Spark Weekly: The 2026 Farm Show
January 19, 20261hr 6min63.8 MB
Thumbnail for "From Hidden Harm to Hidden Meanings: Journalist Roundtable and The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes".
From Hidden Harm to Hidden Meanings: Journalist Roundtable and The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes
January 17, 202644min 22sec42.61 MB
Thumbnail for "Milk, Management, and Mitigating Disease: Conversations in PA Agriculture".
Milk, Management, and Mitigating Disease: Conversations in PA Agriculture
January 16, 202644min 59sec43.22 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Takes on The 2026 Farm Show".
The Spark Takes on The 2026 Farm Show
January 15, 202646min44.19 MB
Thumbnail for "On the Air & At the Altar: Stories of Craft, Change, and Conversation".
On the Air & At the Altar: Stories of Craft, Change, and Conversation
January 14, 202648min 10sec46.27 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark of Creation and the Power of Advocacy: Kells Wood and Maureen Powers.".
The Spark of Creation and the Power of Advocacy: Kells Wood and Maureen Powers.
January 13, 202644min 40sec42.91 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly 1.11.2026: Film, America 250, Anxieties of the Atomic Age and Dry January".
The Spark Weekly 1.11.2026: Film, America 250, Anxieties of the Atomic Age and Dry January
January 12, 202644min 21sec42.6 MB
Thumbnail for "Justice, Faith, and the Fight to Move Forward".
Justice, Faith, and the Fight to Move Forward
January 10, 202644min 26sec42.69 MB
Thumbnail for "Film, America 250, and The Anxieties of the Atomic Age.".
Film, America 250, and The Anxieties of the Atomic Age.
January 9, 202621min 29sec20.66 MB
Thumbnail for "Breaking Barriers & Bobbling Heads".
Breaking Barriers & Bobbling Heads
January 8, 202643min 56sec42.2 MB
Thumbnail for "Street Corner Talking: Kim Simmonds’ Blues Legacy, and Building Pathways for Veterans in Healthcare".
Street Corner Talking: Kim Simmonds’ Blues Legacy, and Building Pathways for Veterans in Healthcare
January 7, 202644min 26sec42.68 MB
Thumbnail for "Awareness and Recovery: Understanding Human Trafficking and the Rise of Dry January".
Awareness and Recovery: Understanding Human Trafficking and the Rise of Dry January
January 6, 202644min 29sec42.73 MB
Thumbnail for "In Memory of Lenwood Sloan (Re-Broadcast) and Braver Angels".
In Memory of Lenwood Sloan (Re-Broadcast) and Braver Angels
December 31, 202550min 59sec48.98 MB
Thumbnail for "Voter Data, Democracy, and Pennsylvania’s Past: Power, Privacy, and the People in Between".
Voter Data, Democracy, and Pennsylvania’s Past: Power, Privacy, and the People in Between
December 30, 202545min 6sec43.33 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly Holiday Edition: Kwanzaa Celebrations and Church Choirs in Pa.".
The Spark Weekly Holiday Edition: Kwanzaa Celebrations and Church Choirs in Pa.
December 29, 202544min 47sec43.03 MB
Thumbnail for "Milestones & Music: A New Mayor and the Sounds of Christmas".
Milestones & Music: A New Mayor and the Sounds of Christmas
December 24, 202544min 55sec43.15 MB
Thumbnail for "Healing, Heritage, and Community Impact: From Schreiber’s 90-Year Legacy to Celebrating Kwanzaa at the Penn Museum".
Healing, Heritage, and Community Impact: From Schreiber’s 90-Year Legacy to Celebrating Kwanzaa at the Penn Museum
December 23, 202544min 48sec43.03 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly 12.21.2025: How Cash Support Can Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Pa. and Moravian Star History Shines Light on Pennsylvania Holiday Tradition".
The Spark Weekly 12.21.2025: How Cash Support Can Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Pa. and Moravian Star History Shines Light on Pennsylvania Holiday Tradition
December 22, 202544min 35sec42.84 MB
Thumbnail for "A Year in Review with Pennsylvania Journalists, and What to Know About Crohn’s Disease.".
A Year in Review with Pennsylvania Journalists, and What to Know About Crohn’s Disease.
December 20, 202544min 50sec43.06 MB
Thumbnail for "Breaking Barriers & Building Futures: Special Olympian Loretta Claiborne and New Interim President and CEO of Pennon Tom Baldridge".
Breaking Barriers & Building Futures: Special Olympian Loretta Claiborne and New Interim President and CEO of Pennon Tom Baldridge
December 19, 202535min 10sec33.78 MB
Thumbnail for "Food, Freedom, and Fighting Back: The Philly Joy Bank and The Serpent's Key Shoppe".
Food, Freedom, and Fighting Back: The Philly Joy Bank and The Serpent's Key Shoppe
December 18, 202544min 28sec42.72 MB
Thumbnail for "Hidden Histories & Hometown Legacies".
Hidden Histories & Hometown Legacies
December 17, 202544min 58sec43.2 MB
Thumbnail for "Seatbelts Everyone! The Magic School Bus, Kids’ Learning & What’s on the Shelves This Season".
Seatbelts Everyone! The Magic School Bus, Kids’ Learning & What’s on the Shelves This Season
December 16, 202544min 47sec43.02 MB
Thumbnail for "The Spark Weekly 12.14.2025: World Record Pickleball Game and Comets, Christmas, and the Cosmos.".
The Spark Weekly 12.14.2025: World Record Pickleball Game and Comets, Christmas, and the Cosmos.
December 14, 202544min 46sec43.04 MB
Thumbnail for "Beyond the Headlines: Political Transparency, the Economy & HIV Care in Pennsylvania".
Beyond the Headlines: Political Transparency, the Economy & HIV Care in Pennsylvania
December 12, 202544min 39sec42.89 MB
Thumbnail for "Local Pickleball Players Smash World Record With 48-Hour Marathon Match".
Local Pickleball Players Smash World Record With 48-Hour Marathon Match
December 11, 202544min 57sec43.19 MB
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Signs in the Sky & Seasons on Earth: Winter Legends, Meteors, and the Magic of December Nature
December 10, 202544min 51sec43.09 MB
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(00:00:00)  Pam Miller, UPMC Tobacco Cessation Health Educator talks with Asia Tabb about the myths and misconceptions around smoking and vaping. (00:22:03) Dan Tomaso talks with Asia about this week's weather forecast, plus what we can expect this coming winter. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 9, 202544min 7sec42.38 MB
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Holiday Magic, Honor Roll Highlights & America 250: A Celebration Across Pennsylvania
December 8, 202549min 56sec47.97 MB
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The Spark Weekly 12.07.2025: Journalist Roundtable and Holiday Book Recommendations.
December 7, 202544min42.27 MB
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Tips for Navigating Hard Conversations During the Holidays; Plus, The Weekly Journalist Roundtable.
December 5, 202543min 57sec42.22 MB
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Breakthrough Migraine Study in Lancaster; Plus, Gettysburg's Mayor-Elect.
December 4, 202544min 26sec42.68 MB
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Philadelphia Mom Freed From Probation in Time for Thanksgiving and a Look into the Secret Lives of Chickens
December 3, 202544min 43sec42.96 MB
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Holiday Book Picks and a Call for Equality: Local Experts Share Seasonal Reads as PA Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass LGBTQ+ Protections.
December 2, 202544min 41sec42.93 MB
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The Spark Weekly 11.30.25: elf The Musical and Epilepsy Awareness Month
November 30, 202544min 37sec42.86 MB
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How Dan Tomaso and Asia Tabb Stole Christmas. Plus, Public Health Updates.
November 26, 202545min 24sec43.61 MB

Preserving the Story of The Underground Railroad While Rethinking America’s Infrastructure

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June 5, 202644min

Peter Miele, Senior Project Leader with the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, joins the show to explore how the region’s natural landscapes, waterways, and historic communities are preserved and shared with the public. He discusses the mission of the Heritage Area, highlighting efforts to connect people with the Susquehanna River’s environmental, cultural, and historical significance.

In his new book White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure, Prof. Cotten Seiler examines a provocative argument: the decline of U.S. infrastructure isn’t just about cost—it’s about who benefits. He explores how, beginning in the mid-20th century, white Americans withdrew support from public systems like schools, parks, and transportation as those systems became more racially integrated.

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Preserving the Story of The Underground Railroad While Rethinking America’s Infrastructure
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