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Jul 2020
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’: Let’s Discuss

The New York Times
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On an album made entirely in quarantine, the singer and songwriter embarks in a fresh direction. Guests: Jon Pareles, Caryn Ganz and Joe Coscarelli.

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