How did Taylor Swift go from being (falsely) labeled a far-right dream girl to a left-wing psyop in conspiracy narratives? Host Cristen Conger untangles the conflicting stories that have turned Swift into a culture war lightning rod, from Nazi sympathizer rumors to the Travis Kelce psyop theory. Sociologist Brian Donovan unpacks why her celebrity makes her a prime conspiracy target, while media psychologist Leah Dajches dives into the stigma surrounding Gaylor Swifties and what it reveals about fandom, gender, and power.

(00:00) Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the Non-Existent Super Bowl Psyop

(02:16) Why Taylor Swift?

(03:01) Swifties, Fandom and Sociology

(05:38) The Alt-Right Co-opting of Taylor Swift's Celebrity

(07:39) Taylor Swift's Political Awakening

(11:49) Rage Against the Billionaire Childless Cat Lady

(22:02) Gaylor & Hetlers

(24:59) Queering Pop Culture and 'Folklore'

(33:32) Taylor Swift's Queer Imagery

(41:24) Taylor Swift, Satanist Clone??

(42:24) Conclusion and Credits

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