#933 The Taylor Swift Effect on Heart & Mind

Dr Jennifer Beckett explains the effect Taylor Swift is having on society and the world at large, and why parents of young Swifties should encourage critical engagement over blind consumption.

In this episode: 

• "Pandemonium and hysteria" at the Melbourne show - a report from Karen
• Dr Jennifer Beckett - The Taylor Swift Effect
• Swiftposium 2024: An academic conference on Taylor Swift
• Dr Jennifer Beckett - ‘Dear John’: Taylor’s responsibility to her Swifties
• Who is affected by Taylor, and how?
• Archaeological evidence of Taylor's Era's Tour
• The financial impact of Taylor
• Social media
• The darker side of the Swiftie fandom
• Teaching children to be engaging critically
• Blind consumers of all things Taylor Swift
• Is Taylor a good role model?

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