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In The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift Addresses Love, Glamour, and Grit

Episode Summary

It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we review Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl.” We consider the album’s themes: love, nostalgia, how hard it is to be famous, and how the internet is bad. We set the songs in the context of Taylor’s wider career and public persona. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Episode Notes

It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we review Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl.” We consider the album’s themes: love, nostalgia, how hard it is to be famous, and how the internet is bad. We set the songs in the context of Taylor’s wider career and public persona.

Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture