SMNTY Classics: The Hidden Costs of Valentine's Day Flowers

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SMNTY Classics: The Hidden Costs of Valentine's Day Flowers

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Feb 13, 2019

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As Valentine's Day approaches, so to do the roses. Where do Valentine's bouquets come from? What's it like for women working in the flower industry? Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 13, 2019

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