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The Pod Well Travelled: The Taylor Swift Effect

Penny ThomasThe West Australian
Taylor Swift performs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
Camera IconTaylor Swift performs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Graham Denholm/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana

Whether you’re a fan of Taylor Swift or not, it’s hard to deny the cultural and financial juggernaut she’s become.

In our latest show, travel writer Penny Thomas and lifestyle reporter Megan French unpack what makes Taylor Swift such a powerful icon, and why people travel from near and far to see her perform.

Later on in the episode, travel editor Stephen Scourfield joins the conversation and tells us about what’s happening in Singapore as Taylor’s Eras Tour continues around the globe.

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