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The Transcendent Power of ‘Swiftie’ Nation

The Transcendent Power of ‘Swiftie’ Nation

FromWhy We Wrote This


The Transcendent Power of ‘Swiftie’ Nation

FromWhy We Wrote This

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Grammy-winner Taylor Swift has inspired a record amount of Spotify streaming, notched Billboard firsts, inspired a Harvard course, and – oh, yeah – been named Time’s person of the year. But she’s more than a pop culture and economic juggernaut. She's also the de facto president of a pro-girlhood community that, in its best and most inclusive applications, empowers people to connect. Writer Isa Meyers spoke to host Clay Collins about seeing both stories at once.
Released:
Dec 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Who reports the news? People. And at The Christian Science Monitor, we believe that it’s our job to report each story with a sense of shared humanity. Through conversations with our reporters and editors, we explain the qualities behind our reporting that affect how we approach the news. Behind today’s headlines we find respect, resilience, dignity, agency, and hope. “Why We Wrote This” shows how. The Monitor is an award-winning, nonpartisan news organization with bureaus around the globe. Visit CSMonitor.com/whywewrotethis to learn more.