Reversing the curse of 'Rukta'
by editors@theworld.org (April Peavey) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6V4TG)
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.