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Jun 2023
48m 30s

Outlandish Rumors and a 'Midnights (The ...

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The Summer of Taylor Swift continues, with Nora and Nathan first addressing some outlandish Taylor Swift rumors that were floating around the internet this week (1:00). Then they talk about the meaning behind "You're Losing Me" (9:36) and two songs released with 'Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition)': "Snow on the Beach (Feat. More Lana Del Rey)" (24:25) and "Karma (Feat. Ice Spice)" (31:55).


Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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