HeyJaredThe 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.
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The Spark Weekly | Come from Away and The State of Youth Voting in Pennsylvania (opens the original)
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This episode spotlights Come From Away , the acclaimed musical based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, and the extraordinary acts of kindness that followed the events of September 11, 2001. When 38 diverted planes carrying thousands of stranded passengers unexpectedly landed in the small town, the residents of Gander opened their hearts and homes, transforming a global crisis into a powerful story of compassion, resilience, and human connection. We sit down with Carter Walker , the jour
Pennsylvania's Young Voters and Real-World Math (opens the original)
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We sit down with Carter Walker , the journalist behind a recent report examining Pennsylvania’s youth voter registration challenges, and Tanner Zimmerman , a recent Cedar Crest High School graduate, former Lebanon County poll worker, and state officer with the Future Farmers of America. Together, they discuss why Pennsylvania ranks last in the nation for youth voter registration, the barriers keeping young people from participating in elections, and the strategies advocates are using to boost ci
9/11 Stories of Courage, Kindness, and Remembrance (opens the original)
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This episode spotlights Come From Away , the acclaimed musical based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, and the extraordinary acts of kindness that followed the events of September 11, 2001. When 38 diverted planes carrying thousands of stranded passengers unexpectedly landed in the small town, the residents of Gander opened their hearts and homes, transforming a global crisis into a powerful story of compassion, resilience, and human connection. Andrew Dalton shares how Gettysburg Histo
The Spark Re-Airs: The Dangers of Kratom and The South-Central PA Accessible Adventure Guidebook (opens the original)
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Kratom is often marketed as a natural or herbal product, but Pennsylvania doctors and toxicology experts say consumers should understand that it can have powerful effects on the brain—and can lead to addiction, serious health problems and even death. On The Spark , Dr. Robb Bassett, associate medical director of the Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia , and Dr. Sara Kawasaki, division director of Addiction Services at Penn State College of Medicine , discussed the growin
Technology, Health, and Overcoming Obstacles with Dillon Strause (opens the original)
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Technology shapes nearly every aspect of our daily lives, but with new opportunities come new challenges. In this episode, members of York College’s Tech Insight Club join us to discuss some of today’s most pressing technology issues, including cybersecurity, information technology trends, online safety, and the impact of screen time on young people. We sit down with Dillon Strouse , founder of Strouse Entertainment , entrepreneur, content creator, and advocate who is redefining what is possible
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