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May 2024
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‘Radical Optimism’ | Every Single Album:...

The Ringer
About this episode

Nora and Nathan are here to review and discuss Dua Lipa’s third album, 'Radical Optimism.' They start by talking about their journey with Dua Lipa (2:13). Then they get into the album, starting with what they think the biggest hit is (18:52). During their breakdown of the album, they talk about the best song, what they are cutting, and much more. They wrap up by discussing the collaborators on this album and what the next album appetizer is (1:00:41).

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Kaya McMullen

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