# Episode 270: Say What? Plants and Fungi

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Podcast: [The Wandering Naturalist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wandering-naturalist-1156951)
Published: 2026-02-04T08:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.threeriversparks.org/podcast
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## Resource

Dr. Peter Kennedy from the University of Minnesota joins us to discuss the latest research on the relationships between plants and fungi. From tree socks to research exchange markets, the interaction between plants and fungi is complicated. What does research really say about this research and what has reporting on this research sensationalized?

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