In Poland, an herb called rutka was long stigmatized based on a belief that witches used it for poisoning. But now, the all-woman band Polky is out with a new single — “Rutka” — that flips the narrative, making it a statement about empowerment. Hosts Carol Hills and Carolyn Beeler tell the story.
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