The Spark podcast

The Spark

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.

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.

 

#100

Match Madness & Women in the Judiciary: Championing Community Health and Judicial Leadership in PA

(00:00:00) We’re joined by Carol Thornton, Executive Director of the Partnership for... more

7 hrs Ago

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7 hrs Ago


#99

Honoring Kevlar’s Creator and Preparing for Wildfire Season: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Safety

(00:00:00) Stephanie Kwolek (July 31, 1923 – June 18, 2014), born in New Kensington,... more

Yesterday

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44:34

Yesterday


#98

From Rising Facility Fees to Women’s Health and the Arts: This Week’s Stories from Central PA

(00:00:00) Syndey Roaches new feature series digging into a rising problem in the State Co... more

30 Mar 2026

45 MINS

45:22

30 Mar 2026


#97

The Spark Weekly | March 29 | Keystone Markers and Fred Rogers

Across Pennsylvania, drivers pass them every day without a second thought. The blue and go... more

28 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:35

28 Mar 2026


#96

Igniting PA Baseball with the Fightin Phils, Stormers, Revolution & Senators

In this special episode of The Spark, we’re bringing together the heartbeat of Centr... more

27 Mar 2026

46 MINS

46:00

27 Mar 2026


#95

Honoring Enslaved Lives in Lancaster & Preserving Ancient Falconry Traditions: Education, History, a...

(00:00:00) The second year of the Witness Stones Project is underway, with students resear... more

26 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:39

26 Mar 2026


#94

Preserving Pennsylvania’s Past While Building Its Future: Keystone Markers and New Women’s Sports Ta...

(00:00:00) Jack Graham—Executive Director with the Keystone Marker Trust—speci... more

25 Mar 2026

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43:26

25 Mar 2026


#93

Honoring Heritage and Heart: Irish‑American Trailblazers and the Enduring Legacy of Fred Rogers

(00:00:00) Local historian and Shippensburg University professor Chrissie Senecal explores... more

24 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:24

24 Mar 2026


#92

York Students Lead Anti‑ICE Walkouts as Spring Weather and Seasonal Insights Take Center Stage

(00:00:00) We spotlight student activism in York, where William Penn High School students ... more

23 Mar 2026

45 MINS

45:10

23 Mar 2026


#91

The Spark Weekly | March 22 | Marian Anderson and The Gettysburg Film Festival

Anthony (Tony) Tommasini is the former chief classical music critic forThe New York Times,... more

21 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:55

21 Mar 2026


#90

Culture, Community, and Craftsmanship: Pennsylvania Stories That Matter

(00:00:00) We talk with Andrew Dalton, President & CEO of Gettysburg History, and Jake Bor... more

20 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:52

20 Mar 2026


#89

From Music Icons to Medical Milestones: Marian Anderson and Pa.'s Oldest Hospital

(00:00:00) Anthony (Tony) Tommasini is the former chief classical music critic forThe New ... more

19 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:23

19 Mar 2026


#88

AACA Museum Honors Auto History as The Peace Corps Celebrates Service and Global Initiatives

(00:00:00) The AACA Museum in Hershey began with a passionate group of automobile enthusia... more

18 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:31

18 Mar 2026


#87

PA Farm Roots and New Poll Reveal 2026 Voter Mood

(00:00:00) We visit Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market in Hellam, PA, where four ge... more

17 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:11

17 Mar 2026


#86

PA Stories of Conflict, Community, and a Slice of Comfort

(00:00:00) In today’s episode, we go inside Pennsylvania’s pivotal 10th Congre... more

16 Mar 2026

45 MINS

45:36

16 Mar 2026


#85

The Spark Weekly | March 15th | Johnny Appleseed and a Lost American Colony.

John Chapman (1774–1845), better known asJohnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer n... more

14 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:24

14 Mar 2026


#84

Music Milestones, Tax Guidance & Historic Discovery

(00:00:00) 17 years is a long time for any relationship. Local Celtic rock band Kilmaine S... more

13 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:56

13 Mar 2026


#83

PA’s Language Gap and Johnny Appleseed’s Impact.

(00:00:00) Without professional interpreters, families can be shut out of essential moment... more

12 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:48

12 Mar 2026


#82

Thrive Housing and Operation Warm Hearts Expand Support for Harrisburg Residents Facing Homelessness

(00:00:00) Emily Gochenaur founded Central PA Operation Warm Hearts while studying at Mess... more

11 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:28

11 Mar 2026


#81

Downtown Harrisburg’s Future and Pennsylvania’s Cultural Story: What Revitalization and Heritage Rev...

(00:00:00) We begin withJulie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Downtown... more

10 Mar 2026

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44:31

10 Mar 2026