The Susquehanna Scout is a podcast that explores the Susquehanna River and its ripple effects across Pennsylvania and beyond. The river is often seen as a dividing line, but we see the Susquehanna as a topic of common ground and conversation.
From its fascinating history as one of the oldest waterways in the world, to stories about today’s river towns and residents, nature, recreation, science and the environment, the Susquehanna Scout is your link to meaningful, thoughtful and fun conversations about the Susquehanna River.
Hosted by Karen Hendricks. A production of WITF, providing public media to Central Pennsylvania, based in Harrisburg.
Exploring the West Branch of the Susquehanna through Art
Go behind-the-scenes to learn how an art exhibit was created, inspired by the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and its presence across Central Pennsylvania’s landscape.
Dr. Marisa C. Sánchez explains how she came up with the idea for the river-themed exhibit at the Lycoming College Art Gallery, Williamsport, where she’s an assistant professor of art history.
Contemporary artist Guadalupe Martinez talks about her creative process, as she developed the exhibit, titled “Becoming River,” which features five large-scale projected videos filmed in Williamsport – some of which can be seen during this podcast’s YouTube edition.
Martinez, who is originally from Argentina and is now based in Canada, talks about how the Susquehanna’s status as one of the oldest rivers in the world profoundly affected her art and process.
The Susquehanna Scout, hosted by journalist Karen Hendricks, is a weekly podcast by WITF that explores the Susquehanna River and its ripple effects across Pennsylvania and beyond.
5 Nov 2026
Susquehanna Stories: Meet River Poet Michael Garrigan
“The river sings most beautifully when you are there to listen.”
That’s one line of poetry from many written by Michael Garrigan of the riverside town of Marietta, Lancaster County. Garrigan is an award-winning poet who’s published several books of river-inspired poetry. Learn why he believes every watershed should have a poet laureate.
Garrigan reads four of the Susquehanna River-inspired poems focused on the history of the river, eels in the Susquehanna, Falmouth’s Conewago Falls, and his pandemic pursuit: catching a carp.
A York County high school English teacher, he also loves exploring the Susquehanna River with a fly rod.
In today’s Final Four: Cassie Farrelly of Hershey explains how kayaking on the river brings together people from all walks of life. And in that way, she thinks of the river as a unifying symbol for our region.
The Susquehanna Scout, hosted by journalist Karen Hendricks, is a weekly podcast by WITF that explores the Susquehanna River and its ripple effects across Pennsylvania and beyond.
29 Oct 2026
Susquehanna Stories: Meet Brett Thackara
How does the Susquehanna River impact Pennsylvania’s weather?
Meteorologist Brett Thackara of Harrisburg’s abc27 does a deep dive into Pennsylvania’s unique weather patterns and how they’re influenced by the Susquehanna River.
We also talk about how flood-prone the Susquehanna and its tributaries are, and why York and Lancaster counties are especially at-risk for tornadoes. Plus, Brett gives his predictions for this winter’s weather outlook.
And get to know Brett beyond the forecast: He talks about his childhood, as he grew up along the Susquehanna River in Bloomsburg, and why he was intrigued to go into meteorology from a young age.
In today’s Final Four: Benjamin Hostetler of Lemoyne explains how the Susquehanna River helped him through the pandemic and how it continues to bring him joy today.
The Susquehanna Scout, hosted by journalist Karen Hendricks, is a weekly podcast by WITF that explores the Susquehanna River and its ripple effects across Pennsylvania and beyond.
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