Smart Talk: Zika in PA? Super Bowl commercials

What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, February 5, 2016:

Spread of the Zika virus in Brazil and other Latin American countries has raised concern in the United States.  Florida Gov. Rock Scott declared emergencies in four counties in his state after nine people were found to have the virus.  All are thought to have contracted the virus outside the U.S.

Those with the Zika virus present with flu-like symptoms most often and can recover quickly.  However, pregnant women who have the virus have delivered babies with birth defects.

The virus is spread by a certain type of mosquito.

Could Zika make its way beyond Florida into the United States and maybe even into Pennsylvania?

Dr. John Wallace, a medical entomologist and Pofessor of Biology at Millersville University tells us on Friday's Smart Talk.

Also, many of you will be watching the telecast of Sunday's Super Bowl for the commercials.  Since the broadcast typically has the largest audience of the year, advertisers run their best commercials during the game. 

What makes a successful or memorable Super Bowl commercial?

Messiah College professors Keith Quesenberry and David Hagenbuch lay out their theories on Friday's program.

Finally, WITF's Capitol Bureau Chief Mary Wilson provides insight into Gov. Wolf's request for an additional $200 million in education spending in next year's budget.  That's on top of the $400 million Wolf asked for in the budget that wasn't completed this year.

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