Smart Talk
916 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratingsSmart Talk is a daily, live, interactive program featuring conversations with newsmakers and experts in a variety of fields and exploring a wide range of issues and ideas, including the economy, politics, health care, education, culture, and the environment.
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What do you know or not know about funerals?
December 16, 2021 15:41 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBDeath is not something many of us want to talk about – especially our own deaths. Most of us don’t know when we’re going to die so it may come unexpectedly. With that in mind, planning for after we pass away is common and viewed as a responsible thing to do so that our wishes … Continue reading "What do you know or not know about funerals?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will handle your money in 2022?
December 15, 2021 15:29 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDo you make New Year’s resolutions? If so, have you decided on one yet? Even if it’s not a resolution, many of us will be looking for ways to spend or save our money more wisely. It may be even more important this year with higher prices and the availability of products we normally buy. … Continue reading "How will handle your money in 2022?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jackie Evancho comes to Central Pa.
December 15, 2021 15:21 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSuper star classical-pop vocalist (and Pennsylvania native) Jackie Evancho brings her “Home for the Holidays” show to Millersville University’s Clair Performance Hall, Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center Friday night. Ms. Evancho joins us on Wednesday’s Smart Talk to discuss her career that includes multi-million album sales, starring on TV shows and in movies and … Continue reading "Jackie Evancho comes to Central Pa." Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystu...
Can oceans be geoengineered to offset climate change?
December 14, 2021 16:29 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThere are many strategies for mitigating the affects of climate change. Most of them involve finding ways to reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels. But what if that’s not enough or can’t be achieved? Can science geoengineer the planet to reduce carbon? A new study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and … Continue reading "Can oceans be geoengineered to offset climate change?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Shorter days mean more people are SAD
December 14, 2021 16:26 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAbout 10 million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. They often become depressed, experience mood changes or don’t have a lot of energy when the days get shorter in the late fall and winter. Less exposure to light is what causes SAD. Light therapy is one of the ways SAD is treated. Tuesday’s Smart Talk … Continue reading "Shorter days mean more people are SAD" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mennonite Disaster Services Tornado Relief Efforts
December 13, 2021 15:29 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBKevin King, executive Director of Mennonite Disaster Services talks about their relief efforts for tornado victims. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pa. State-of-Child Welfare report on Smart Talk
December 13, 2021 15:27 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on everyone, but especially on vulnerable children. The Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children annual State of Child Welfare Report showed declines in the number of child abuse or neglect reports and children in the foster care system. However, the numbers are from 2020 during the height of the … Continue reading "Pa. State-of-Child Welfare report on Smart Talk" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Holiday drink ideas to usher in the season
December 10, 2021 16:12 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBThere’s nothing like a frosty beverage to get a party started. Cocktail and “mocktail” flavor combinations can reflect the season and elevate any gathering. Steve Wood is the beverage and hospitality manager for Willow Valley Communities and a nationally-recognized and award-wining beverage director who has been opening and operating beverage programs at prominent Lancaster County … Continue reading "Holiday drink ideas to usher in the season" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/giv...
Pa. school funding case update
December 10, 2021 16:01 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBSeven years ago, a group of school districts, parents and advocates sued Pennsylvania over how it funds public schools. The case centers on wide spending gaps among the state’s poorest and wealthiest school districts. The plaintiffs — six school districts, four parents, and two statewide organizations — argue state funding for schools is inadequate, inequitable, … Continue reading "Pa. school funding case update" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/list...
What’s behind supply chain disruption and what lessons have been learned for the future?
December 09, 2021 18:42 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBFor many consumers, the words “supply chain” were probably not top of mind, until the pandemic hit in March 2020 – starting with toilet paper shortages, and spiraling to everything from computer chips, to used cars. The issues have continued for nearly two years, as we head into another holiday season. However, the holiday shopping … Continue reading "What’s behind supply chain disruption and what lessons have been learned for the future?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-no...
Is there a racial disparity between the children that are receiving special education services?
December 09, 2021 18:39 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAre African-American children or kids who aren’t proficient at speaking English over-represented ina special education programs? Penn State Professor of Education & Demography and Director of Center for Educational Disparities Research Paul Morgan doesn’t think so. His research concludes “that white children are more likely to be identified as having disabilities and to receive special … Continue reading "Is there a racial disparity between the children that are receiving special education ...
U.S. Route 15 is focus of human trafficking
December 08, 2021 15:41 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBVictims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality and because the problem is so prevalent it can often occur in plain sight. The central Pennsylvania area is especially vulnerable to human trafficking because of the interstate highway system crossing through the state. Understanding the signs of trafficking and knowing what to look for might … Continue reading "U.S. Route 15 is focus of human trafficking" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Author of book on scientist who discovered connection between sugar and cancer is on Smart Talk
December 07, 2021 15:43 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOtto Warburg is probably one of the most important scientists of the 20th century and one those outside of cancer research have never heard of. His discovery of how cancer cells devour glucose or blood sugar at a rate of 10 times that of healthy cells in the body became known as the Warburg effect. … Continue reading "Author of book on scientist who discovered connection between sugar and cancer is on Smart Talk" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/list...
Penn Vet opens institute to study diseases spread from animals to humans
December 07, 2021 15:40 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBSaying that 75 percent of all newly emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic – meaning passed from animals to humans – the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has established an Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases. Is Covid-19 one of them? Many, and probably most researchers, believe the virus came from bats and that … Continue reading "Penn Vet opens institute to study diseases spread from animals to humans" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-...
New poll finds Pennsylvanians support mask mandates in school, split on vaccine mandates
December 06, 2021 15:22 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBPennsylvanians don’t like how their leaders are handling COVID-19 twenty-two months into the pandemic but tend to support masking in schools and vaccines. That’s according to the latest Muhlenberg College Poll that focused on COVID. Neither President Joe Biden or Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf got high marks for how they’re handling COVID mitigation efforts. Pennsylvanians … Continue reading "New poll finds Pennsylvanians support mask mandates in school, split on vaccine mandates" Support WITF...
What does the nation’s economy really look like?
December 06, 2021 15:22 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWhen asked about the nation’s economy, most Americans would probably not have much good to say about it. They would have evidence to back up their opinions too – inflation hit a 30-year high in October. Prices for essentials like gas, energy and food have been climbing. Meanwhile a new jobs report Friday found 210,000 … Continue reading "What does the nation’s economy really look like?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“First Friday” focuses on holiday music and Art of the State
December 03, 2021 15:16 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDecember’s “First Friday” Smart Talk – a focus on arts and culture in Central Pennsylvania — features three separate conversations, including one about an art exhibit and two others highlighted by holiday music. The 54th annual “Art of the State” exhibit is at the State Museum of Pennsylvania now through January 2. Curator Amy Hammond … Continue reading "“First Friday” focuses on holiday music and Art of the State" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/li...
Covid, including what we know about omicron, answered
December 02, 2021 15:32 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIt was just a week ago that we heard about the omicron variant of the Covid-19 coronavirus. A week later, we still don’t know much about how transmissible or whether omicron can cause serious illness. Even without the new variant, the number of Covid cases in Pennsylvania is high. Tuesday’s case count of more than … Continue reading "Covid, including what we know about omicron, answered" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will Pennsylvania use infrastructure money?
December 02, 2021 15:20 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBMore than $18 billion will be on its way to Pennsylvania as part of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden earlier this month. The money will be used to repair, upgrade and modernize highways and roads, bridges, rail and mass transit, airports and water systems. In addition, cleaning up the environment … Continue reading "How will Pennsylvania use infrastructure money?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Midstate towns on the list of safest from crime
November 29, 2021 15:37 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBSeveral Pennsylvania cities and small towns made the list of the Safest Small Towns in America and Safest Cities in America in research conducted by SafeWise.com — a home security company. Using FBI crime statistics, the company ranked towns and cities based on the number of violent crimes and property crimes per 1,000 people. Luzerne … Continue reading "Midstate towns on the list of safest from crime" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Rules of the road explained
November 23, 2021 18:56 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMore Americans travel during Thanksgiving week than any other time of the year. In fact, the Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving is when the most volume of travelers are on the road. According to AAA, there will be more than 53 million people traveling by vehicle, air or rail this year. The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving … Continue reading "Rules of the road explained" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Books-as-gifts guide to holiday giving
November 22, 2021 15:14 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIt’s that most wonderful time of year when thoughts turn to holiday gift-giving. So what better way to show friends and family that you care than by finding them an amazing book to read! Smart Talk is hosting our annual book-as-gifts guide. Books come in all shapes and sizes, and in a vast array of … Continue reading "Books-as-gifts guide to holiday giving" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smart Talk: The Extraordinary Give 2021
November 19, 2021 15:32 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBEach year, the Lancaster County Community Foundation hosts The Extraordinary Give, the nation’s largest per capita one-day online fundraiser that benefits over 500 non-profit organizations. Every dollar donated online is “stretched” by more than $500,000 from the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF), along with sponsors Rodgers & Associates, the High Foundation, and other supporters. Last … Continue reading "Smart Talk: The Extraordinary Give 2021" Support WITF: https://www.witf.or...
Author Sam Quinones writes fentanyl and methamphetamine are dominating streets today
November 18, 2021 15:13 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBDuring the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been reminded from time-to-time that thousands of people are still dying across the country from drug overdoses. Often, the deaths are attributed to and listed as part of the opioid epidemic. Best-selling author Sam Quinones writes in his new book that we as a nation are in a new era … Continue reading "Author Sam Quinones writes fentanyl and methamphetamine are dominating streets today" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnyst...
Police, constables in Pa. joined ‘anti-government’ Oath Keepers
November 17, 2021 15:54 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the role for nurse practitioners in Pa.?
November 17, 2021 15:50 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe advent of the Nurse Practitioner profession in the 1960’s was intended to expand health care options for people living in underserved communities. Since then, the number of practitioners has grown exponentially, along with their influence in healthcare. There are nearly 300 thousand Nurse Practitioners in the United States now, and their role continues to … Continue reading "What is the role for nurse practitioners in Pa.?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omny...
Careers that Work; leveraging the talents and contributions of older workers
November 16, 2021 15:23 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBMany aspects of the labor force have changed during the past two years, as workers left jobs for new careers and some retired early to explore other opportunities. The changes have impacted all age demographics, including older workers who make up nearly 24 percent of the labor force. The number of workers aged 55 and … Continue reading "Careers that Work; leveraging the talents and contributions of older workers" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/lis...
History of Carlisle Indian School and return of children’s remains who died at school subject of new documentary
November 15, 2021 15:26 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn 2017, a delegation of Northern Arapaho tribal members traveled from Wyoming to Carlisle, in Cumberland County, to retrieve remains of three children who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the 1880s. That emotional journey is chronicled in a new documentary Home From School: The Children of Carlisle, that will be broadcast on … Continue reading "History of Carlisle Indian School and return of children’s remains who died at school subject of new documentary" Support WITF: ht...
Pa.’s insurance marketplace questions answered
November 12, 2021 15:45 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBPennsylvania’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplace is open for 2022 enrollment. The deadline to sign up is January 15. Pennsylvania’s ACA marketplace is through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority or Pennie.com. Reportedly, insurance plans are less expensive this year and the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a few changes for tax credits and … Continue reading "Pa.’s insurance marketplace questions answered" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-n...
State makes plans to store energy using solar
November 12, 2021 15:41 - 31 minutes - 29 MB“One of the distinctive characteristics of the electric power sector is that the amount of electricity that can be generated is relatively fixed over short periods of time, although demand for electricity fluctuates throughout the day. Developing technology to store electrical energy so it can be available to meet demand whenever needed would represent a … Continue reading "State makes plans to store energy using solar" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.c...
Recognizing the contributions of America’s veterans to our nation
November 11, 2021 15:30 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBFor 100 years, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has stood as recognition and gratitude for the sacrifice and service of America’s Armed Forces. Since November 11, 1921, the Tomb has provided a final resting place for one of America’s unidentified World War I service members, and Unknowns from later wars were added in 1958 … Continue reading "Recognizing the contributions of America’s veterans to our nation" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Author Sam Quinones writes fentanyl and methamphetamine are dominating streets today
November 10, 2021 17:27 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBDuring the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been reminded from time-to-time that thousands of people are still dying across the country from drug overdoses. Often, the deaths are attributed to and listed as part of the opioid epidemic. Best-selling author Sam Quinones writes in his new book that we as a nation are in a new era … Continue reading "Author Sam Quinones writes fentanyl and methamphetamine are dominating streets today"
Abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart shares her story
November 10, 2021 17:26 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn a late spring night in 2002, a bearded man entered a home in a Salt Lake City neighborhood by cutting open a screen on an open bedroom window. He placed a knife to the throat of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart and dragged her from her room and into a nine month nightmare. Elizabeth Smart’s abduction … Continue reading "Abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart shares her story" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How well do mandates work to change behavior?
November 09, 2021 15:42 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB[box]Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9am and 7pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”[/box] The Biden administration implemented a vaccine mandate in September that would require any business with at least 100 employees to require … Continue reading "How well do mandates work to change behavior?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Redistricting plans are underway, with little public oversight
November 09, 2021 15:40 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB[box]Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9am and 7pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”[/box] Now that the 2020 Census numbers are complete, the legislative working groups have begun the onerous work of redrawing Congressional districts … Continue reading "Redistricting plans are underway, with little public oversight" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
A local playwright brings Violet Oakley’s life to the stage with Violet Oakley Unveiled
November 05, 2021 14:17 - 17 minutes - 16 MBMost Pennsylvanians have heard of artist Violet Oakley, a woman before her time whose works grace the state Capitol building. A local playwright brings Oakley’s life to the stage with Violet Oakley Unveiled for two performances at Open Stage in Harrisburg, on November 12-13. The Open Stage production will mark the 115th anniversary of Violet … Continue reading "A local playwright brings Violet Oakley’s life to the stage with Violet Oakley Unveiled" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/suppor...
Julian “Juelz” Davenport, writer and poet
November 05, 2021 14:14 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBA local poet and school librarian leveraged their common goals to offer a creative writing workshop for area students. The initiative began with Julian “Juelz” Davenport, a writer and poet, who draws upon his own life and experiences, and Jennifer Hendry, a librarian with the Milton Hershey School. They join Smart Talk Friday to explain … Continue reading "Julian “Juelz” Davenport, writer and poet" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
The work of cartoonist Ron Campbell (Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Rugrats, etc.) is displayed.
November 05, 2021 14:11 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBChances are, you have seen his art. The cartoon artwork of Ron Campbell is a part of American popular culture and immediately recognizable to most people of a certain age. Campbell’s 50-year career in animation includes works featuring Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Rugrats and more. A “popup art show” begins this weekend at the Pure Gallery in … Continue reading "The work of cartoonist Ron Campbell (Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Rugrats, etc.) is displayed." Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now...
Pennsylvania closer to offering COVID-19 vaccines for children
November 03, 2021 18:50 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBLate last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children five through 11 years of age. The issue went before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue their determination. The CDC panel of experts voted on Tuesday to recommend the shot, and the … Continue reading "Pennsylvania closer to offering COVID-19 vaccines for children" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/...
Nationally, Democrats take big losses on Election Day
November 03, 2021 18:49 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBRepublican candidates dominated Tuesday’s elections across the country. Republicans won the highly contentious Virginia race for governor, and New Jersey’s gubernatorial contest was unexpectedly close and, in fact, too close to call this morning. Republican Kevin Brobson won the open Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat and Republican candidates did well in the others judicial contests as … Continue reading "Nationally, Democrats take big losses on Election Day" Support WITF: https://www.witf.o...
Pennsylvania Treasurer opposes Wolf’s call for state worker vaccine incentive
November 02, 2021 14:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBPennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is critical of Governor’s Wolf’s plan to offer five days off or a lump payment to state employees under his jurisdiction who are vaccinated. Garrity says it could cost taxpayers $100 million dollars. The governor disputes that, saying no new money is allocated for the plan. Garrity is on Tuesday’s Smart … Continue reading "Pennsylvania Treasurer opposes Wolf’s call for state worker vaccine incentive" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ ...
Election Day 2021
November 02, 2021 14:24 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBElection Day on November 2, may not be for a presidential vote or the much anticipated mid-term Congressional contest, but there are still candidates and measures on the ballot that will make a big impact. Local school board races are garnering a lot of attention, particularly in places experiencing debates on contentious issues like masking … Continue reading "Election Day 2021" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
StateImpact PA and local organizations establish a partnership to reach diverse audiences on climate change
November 01, 2021 14:20 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWITF and StateImpact Pennsylvania are partnering with four other media organizations, two institutions of higher learning and a theater company to inform a broad Central Pennsylvania audience and help find solutions to climate change. This new collaboration is called “Climate Solutions.” It’s designed “to report on what’s working — or could work — to help … Continue reading "StateImpact PA and local organizations establish a partnership to reach diverse audiences on climate change" Support...
Tree of Life Synagogue mass shooting marks third anniversary with summit event
November 01, 2021 14:15 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThree years ago last Wednesday, 11 men and women were killed while attending a prayer meeting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. It was the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in American history and allegedly carried out by a man with reported white supremacist views. Dickinson College interim President and former Federal Judge John … Continue reading "Tree of Life Synagogue mass shooting marks third anniversary with summit event" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ ...
Childcare industry facing unprecedented challenges
October 29, 2021 14:54 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBChildcare options in Pennsylvania essentially evaporated in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most providers closed their doors for at least a while at the beginning of mitigation efforts, dealing many centers a financial death blow that is hampering any hopes of industry recovery. Providers are now facing the same labor shortages that are … Continue reading "Childcare industry facing unprecedented challenges" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/...
Franklin & Marshall Poll: Pennsylvanians weigh in on Biden, election review, abortion, masks
October 28, 2021 18:06 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThursday’s Smart Talk analyzes results of the October 2021 Franklin and Marshall College Poll. President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have been going down nationally in the last few months after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, price inflation and infrastructure and budget plans that are stalled in Congress. The F&M poll provides data on how Pennsylvania … Continue reading "Franklin & Marshall Poll: Pennsylvanians weigh in on Biden, election review, abortion, masks" Support WITF: h...
Invasive plants and an overpopulation of deer are decimating Pennsylvania’s forests
October 27, 2021 14:50 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThe threat to Pennsylvania’s forests might not be what you think. Uncontrolled development is often cited as the greatest threat to the state’s wilderness and forested areas. But the threat is also coming from within. Researchers say that invasive plants and bugs are what is really threatening urban forests and are a “catastrophe in the … Continue reading "Invasive plants and an overpopulation of deer are decimating Pennsylvania’s forests" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-no...
Inflation fears plaguing economic recovery
October 27, 2021 14:48 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAnyone who shops for food or fills their gas tank knows that higher prices are affecting their pocketbook. Economists are now forecasting that higher prices may be here to stay, as the U.S. is running at a 13-year high of 5.4 percent inflation. Rising food and housing costs accounted for more than half of the … Continue reading "Inflation fears plaguing economic recovery" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with author Nicholas Crane and a tale of adventure and scientific discovery
October 26, 2021 15:54 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB[box]Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9am and 7pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”[/box] Award-winning writer and journalist Nicholas Crane has traveled extensively and perhaps this is what drew him to write about one of … Continue reading "Interview with author Nicholas Crane and a tale of adventure and scientific discovery" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/l...
What is the definition of consent?
October 26, 2021 15:42 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB[box]Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9am and 7pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”[/box] What does it mean to consent to sexual contact with another person? It depends on who you ask and, frankly, where … Continue reading "What is the definition of consent?" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.