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After World War II, the career of Cole Porter seemed to be mostly over. However in 1948, he scored his biggest hit to date with the award-winning musical Kiss Me Kate, kicking off a victory lap for the composer’s final years. We’ll explore these late songs of Cole Porter on this program.
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There's plenty of anecdotal evidence suggesting that birds and other animals can sense incoming weather threats, but is there any scientific backing to these claims?
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Since 2018, Early Music America has hosted its Emerging Artists Showcase, a series presenting the rising stars of early music and historical performance. This hour, we’ll conclude our celebration of their 2025 laureates with Comtessa’s program entitled Florilegium: Songs of Medieval England from 1150 to 1300.
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When Hartke left Evansville for the U.S. Senate in 1958, he was the first Democrat to represent Indiana in the Senate for two decades.
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Even hummingbirds can experience unwanted attention. But scientists noted that those with certain plumage tend to face less harassment.
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Inside the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse in Muncie, Indiana. This sanctuary for endangered plants confiscated from the illegal rare orchid trade offers more than just a pleasant stroll.
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You might be good at identifying a smell, but how well can you describe it? Research looks closer at the linguistic difficulties some cultures have.
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Inside the Minnetrista Museum in Muncie. Glimpse at some of the 18,000 objects from their collection, ranging from rare Ball jars to props from the PBS show 'The Joy of Painting' starring Bob Ross.
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How much do you know about the Moon's history? Evidence shows billions of years ago, our moon was a much different place.
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Indiana Public Media's social media manager shares two simple ways to cut through the noise and make your online experience more intentional ... and more enjoyable.