In a recent episode of The Spark, host Asia Tabb sat down with Carrie King, Katie Brilhart, and Becky Ludwit from the PA Partnerships for Children (PPC) to discuss their advocacy efforts for better education, healthcare, child welfare, and policies that support children and families in Pennsylvania.

In a recent episode of The Spark, host Asia Tabb sat down with Carrie King, Katie Brilhart, and Becky Ludwit from the <a href="https://www.papartnerships.org/">PA Partnerships for Children (PPC</a>) to discuss their advocacy efforts for better education, healthcare, child welfare, and policies that support children and families in Pennsylvania.

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, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the 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 <a href="https://www.witf.org">WITF</a>, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

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, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

PA Partnerships for Children discuss their mission and child welfare issues in the state

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly... 

 

We’ll discuss the arson attack on the Governor’s Residence with Peter Hall and Ian Karbal of the PA Capital Star, along with Laura Esposito of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who wrote a story earlier this year on political violence in Pennsylvania.

 

also, on the program.

When Dr. James P. Delgado took his first dive to the Titanic in 2001, he expected awe. What he didn’t expect was tears.

Delgado—one of the world’s foremost marine archeologists—spoke with Asia Tabb for The Spark about what it was like to descend two and a half miles beneath the ocean's surface and come face-to-face with the wreck of the Titanic, a site as iconic as it is tragic.

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly...&nbsp;
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We&rsquo;ll discuss the arson attack on the Governor&rsquo;s Residence with Peter Hall and Ian Karbal of the PA Capital Star, along with Laura Esposito of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who wrote a story earlier this year on political violence in Pennsylvania.
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also, on the program.
When Dr. James P. Delgado took his first dive to the Titanic in 2001, he expected awe. What he didn&rsquo;t expect was tears.
Delgado&mdash;one of the world&rsquo;s foremost marine archeologists&mdash;spoke with Asia Tabb for The Spark about&nbsp;what it was like to descend two and a half miles beneath the ocean's surface and come face-to-face with the wreck of the Titanic, a site as iconic as it is tragic.

The Spark Weekly 4.20.2025: Arson Attack on The Govenor's Residence and The Sinking of The Titanic

During one of the darkest chapters of the American Revolutionary War, George Washington’s army settled into winter quarters at Valley Forge. What followed was a six-month ordeal that tested the endurance, resilience, and unity of a nation. On a recent episode of The Spark on WITF, host Asia Tabb welcomed Adam Gresek, Director of Community Engagement at Valley Forge National Historical Park, to take listeners deep into the story of that pivotal winter encampment.

During one of the darkest chapters of the American Revolutionary War, George Washington&rsquo;s army settled into winter quarters at Valley Forge. What followed was a six-month ordeal that tested the endurance, resilience, and unity of a nation. On a recent episode of The Spark on WITF, host Asia Tabb welcomed Adam Gresek, Director of Community Engagement at <a href="https://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm">Valley Forge National Historical Park</a>, to take listeners deep into the story of that pivotal winter encampment.

Untold Stories from the Revolutionary War Pa Winter Encampment

In this episode of The Spark, we confront a disturbing incident that has shaken Pennsylvania’s capital: the arson attack on the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg. As law enforcement continues its investigation, we turn to journalists who have been closely following this developing story and the broader rise in political violence across the state.

Joining the conversation was Peter Hall and Ian Karbal of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, who have been reporting on the investigation into the arson and its potential political motivations. They provided insight into the ongoing search for answers, how officials are responding, and what this attack may signal about the current political climate in Pennsylvania.

Also on the program is Laura Esposito of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who earlier this year published an in-depth piece on the increase in politically motivated threats and violence across the commonwealth. Esposito helps place the Governor’s Residence arson in a broader context, highlighting how elected officials, law enforcement, and journalists themselves are becoming targets in an increasingly charged atmosphere.

Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation. 

In this episode of The Spark, we confront a disturbing incident that has shaken Pennsylvania&rsquo;s capital: the arson attack on the Governor&rsquo;s Residence in Harrisburg. As law enforcement continues its investigation, we turn to journalists who have been closely following this developing story and the broader rise in political violence across the state.
Joining the conversation was Peter Hall and Ian Karbal of the <a href="https://penncapital-star.com/criminal-justice/harrisburg-man-arrested-in-targeted-attack-setting-fire-as-pa-gov-shapiro-and-family-slept/">Pennsylvania Capital-Star</a>, who have been reporting on the investigation into the arson and its potential political motivations. They provided insight into the ongoing search for answers, how officials are responding, and what this attack may signal about the current political climate in Pennsylvania.
Also on the program is Laura Esposito of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who earlier this year <a href="https://www.post-gazette.com/news/election-2024/2024/10/27/political-violence-trump-harris-charleroi/stories/202410250102?cid=search">published</a> an in-depth piece on the increase in politically motivated threats and violence across the commonwealth. Esposito helps place the Governor&rsquo;s Residence arson in a broader context, highlighting how elected officials, law enforcement, and journalists themselves are becoming targets in an increasingly charged atmosphere.
Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.&nbsp;

PA Partnerships for Children discuss their mission and child welfare issues in the state

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