From boom to backlash: has Taylor Swift lost her touch?
From boom to backlash: has Taylor Swift lost her touch?  
Podcast: Today in Focus
Published On: Fri Oct 10 2025
Description: She’s a global pop star who appears relatable even as her tours alter a country’s economy. But her new album has sparked surprisingly fierce criticism. Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes explain.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus