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The Tortured Poets Department Isn’t Mid. You Just Hate Taylor Swift | In Defence of TTPD

The Tortured Poets Department Isn’t Mid. You Just Hate Taylor Swift | In Defence of TTPD

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In this episode of The Track Record, we defend The Tortured Poets Department not as a breakup album but as a lyrical reckoning with fame, femininity, and fallout. Written against a backdrop of post # SpeakUpNow backlash, billionaire paradoxes, and a world increasingly hostile to nuance, TTPD is Taylor Swift’s sharpest, most self-aware work yet. From poetic courtroom drama to cosmic delusion, we break down why the album isn’t bloated, it’s brutally intentional. The real issue? Misogyny, parasocial scrutiny, and a cultural allergy to reading women deeply. This isn’t a hot take, it’s a heartfelt plea to look past the headlines, listen with care, and let yourself feel the heartbreak, too. To follow along with The Track Record, find the podcast on Instagram. To get connected with Vaish, find her on Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

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