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Aug 2022
1h 15m

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’: The Speed Round

The New York Times
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The conversation continues about one of the year’s most ideologically provocative pop albums, its queer inspirations and its credits. Guests: Naima Cochrane, Vulture's Jason P. Frank, Resident Advisor's Kiana Mickles and Patrik Sandberg.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytim ... Show More
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