In today's episode we talk about American singer-songwriter and pop star, and Time’s latest person of the year, Taylor Swift. We explore how she got her start, her early career, her different albums and songs, her tours, and how the media reacted to her rise to fame. Then we push back against the haters and explore her relationship with her record label, her producer, and big name streaming music providers. Finally we look at the awards she has received, the records she has broken, and the inspiration she has provided to other young creatives.
Trigger warnings: Sexual Assault
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Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois
Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo
Music: Shawn P. Russell
Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell
Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois
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Sources:
- "This is Why you Hate Taylor Swift - Thoughts on Women Who Have an Ego," by Christina Lane
- "Breaking Down the Many Easter Eggs in Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do'" by Alyssa Bailey
- Miss Americana, a 2020 documentary directed by Lana Wilson
- The December issue of Time magazine
- Taking on Taylor Swift by CNN
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, directed by Sam Wrench
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