The Spark
WITF, Inc.
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.
Radio: WITF 89.5 FM
Categories: News & Politics
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"Common Ground," the highly anticipated sequel to the widely acclaimed documentary "Kiss the Ground," is set to make waves following its predecessor's success. "Kiss the Ground" reached an astounding audience of over 1 billion people worldwide and even spurred the United States Department of Agriculture to allocate a significant $20 billion towards soil health initiatives. In "Common Ground," the spotlight shifts to shed light on the unjust practices that have shaped current farming system, revealing a grim reality where farmers are literally sacrificing their lives to sustain us. However, amidst this stark portrayal, the documentary also showcases a beacon of hope in the form of a growing movement. This movement, comprised of black, white, and indigenous farmers, is embracing alternative "regenerative" models of agriculture. These models hold the potential to not only mitigate climate change but also enhance our health and stabilize the economy of the United States.
Following the screening of "Common Ground," an expert panel discussion will delve deeper into the issues raised by the film. Moderated by Eric Finkenbinder, Chief Meteorologist of Channel 27 News and a farmer himself, the panel features a diverse lineup of voices:
- Will Brownback from Spiral Path Farm
- Tiana Zabela-Lopez representing GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
- Lucas Waybright, the PASA Dairy Grazing Project Manager at PASA
- Bill Chain, a retired farmer, teacher, and agricultural program manager at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Kat English from Rock Hill Heritage Farm of Hershey
Attendees are encouraged not to miss the accompanying informational exhibits. Starting at 6 pm, guests will have the opportunity to explore a variety of local food options, engage with regional growers and producers, and discover resources related to health, wellness, and sustainability.
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Previous episodes
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3498 - Shippensburg University preps itself for Common Ground screening Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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3497 - New children's book uses animals to teach about foster care Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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3496 - The first Farm to Hospital initiative in Pennsylvania launches in York Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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3495 - What can be done to make work zones safer? Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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3494 - What is the "lost generation"? An in-depth discussion with UPMC's Dr. Thomas Pineo Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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3493 - What impact will climate change have on the brain? Mon, 22 Apr 2024
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3492 - The Spark Weekly Podcast 4.21.24: Authors Deesha Dyer and William Ecenbarger Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3491 - Education Law Center's Black Girls Justice Initiative Champions Equity in Education Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3490 - 'Because Girls Are Players Too': Meet the Harrisburg Havoc Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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3489 - Meet Deesha Dyer: The Former Obama Administration Social Secretary Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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3488 - How CSAs can benefit local farmers and consumers Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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3487 - Update: Latest on Joe Cecala and his Dream...Exchange! Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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3486 - Does the 4-day work week lead to more worker satisfaction and productivity? Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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3485 - How a Washington city is model for transitioning from coal plant Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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3484 - How some star baseball players avoided WWI playing with PA teams Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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3483 - What are Pennsylvanians thinking about their health, abortion, firearms? Mon, 15 Apr 2024
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3482 - The Spark Weekly 4.14.24: The Lancaster Vice Project and Author Brad Wolff Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3481 - Emily Gonzales Talks About Starting Her Own Unique Catering Business, and What They Have to Offer. Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3480 - Dr. Kesha Morant Williams Discusses Her Educational Journey. Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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3479 - Joe Cecela on Dream Exchange, a new stock exchange expected to launch this year" Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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3478 - Is Pa. Congressman Thaddeus Stevens finally getting his due? Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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3477 - Lancaster Author Brad Wolf discusses latest project "A Ministry of Risk" Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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3476 - How can we keep kids safe from danger online and at home? Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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3475 - From Pittsburgh to Lancaster Author Jamie Beth Cohen is regarded as one of the best storytellers Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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3474 - Lancaster Vice project tells fascinating tales of city's seamier past Tue, 09 Apr 2024
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3473 - The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Marketing Association are making connections where needed Tue, 09 Apr 2024
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3472 - The Mansion House Concerts features guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall Mon, 08 Apr 2024
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3471 - F&M polls suggest Pa. voters want voting reforms Mon, 08 Apr 2024
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3470 - The Spark Weekly 4.7.24: Finding Your Roots Special Guest Megan Robertson and Breastfeeding Advocate Norma Vasquez Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3469 - Lancaster Symphony Orchestra's Natural World Concert Series Debuts at Gardner Theatre Fri, 05 Apr 2024
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3468 - Pennsylvania Prison Society still helping the incarcerated after 200 years Fri, 05 Apr 2024
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3467 - Cumberland County woman "finds her roots" on PBS program Thu, 04 Apr 2024
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3466 - Jonathan Walker-VanKuren: An Opera Star and Educator Shaping Musical Futures Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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3465 - Celestial Spectacle: Total Solar Eclipse to Grace North America next week Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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3464 - YWCA Lancaster: Continues to be a beacon of hope for Sexual Assault Victims during April, as it gears up for the Race Against Racism Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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3463 - America's Got Talent Winner Brandon Leake discusses his poetry and his upcoming appearance in Lancaster Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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3462 - Book identifies six gender biases that women still face Mon, 01 Apr 2024
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3461 - The Spark Weekly 3.31.24: David Gambacorta, Barbara Laker and Bryan Wade Sun, 31 Mar 2024
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3460 - 'Self-Identities' podcast talks to women serving life in jail for murder Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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3459 - The Harrisburg Singers excited to celebrate 40 years Fri, 29 Mar 2024
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3458 - April Ashe Executive Director of Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus discusses new initiatives for caucus, and current scholarship Fri, 29 Mar 2024
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3457 - Do the forever chemicals in artificial turf, firefighters' gear increase risk of cancer? Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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3456 - Lancaster's Southern Market combines eating & entrepreneurialism Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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3455 - New, definitive book on baseball great Pete Rose details his life on and off the field Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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3454 - Award Winning Producer Bryan Wade discusses his past projects and upcoming documentary series Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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3453 - Spring is finally here - time to thinking gardening Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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3452 - Norma Vazquez is shedding the stereotypes of breastfeeding Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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3451 - What threats of violence led to cancellation of Drag Queen Story Hour in Lancaster? Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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3450 - The Spark Weekly 3.24.24: Press Secretary with the Department of Agriculture Shannon Powers and Author Kelly Barnhill Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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3449 - Bestie Bot Co-Founder Rich Everts discusses how Artificial Intelligence will change the future Fri, 22 Mar 2024