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Mar 2023
47m 47s

How Taylor Swift Shapes the Story of Her...

The New York Times
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The pop superstar is back on tour for the first time since 2018, performing grand stadium shows that spin a narrative from her 10-album catalog. Guest: Joe Coscarelli. 
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