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Madison Cello Ensemble welcomes all by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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This week on Mel & Floyd: Smarty Pants’ visit to the British Museum and the “dear leader’s” visit to China; Multiple data centers being considered in Alliant Energy territory; 1890’s now referred to as the “First Gilded Age”; Absurd hantavirus conspiracy theories; And other random topics; Notice something missing? For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast! Or listen live at 89.9 FM or wortfm.org/listen-live/ every Friday from 1 to 2 PM Central Time.

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Dr. Melanie Cain gives us background on the famous Flower Duet

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Combining scientific study with lived experience, David George Haskell’s latest book, How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries, tells the story of the adaptability and cooperative nature of flowering plants. He joins host Esty Dinur to discuss how flowers are not only pretty but powerful.

Featured image of the cover of How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries.