Why fans and critics alike are slamming Taylor Swift's new album

By Mia Venkat,

Scott Detrow

Published October 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM EDT

NPR's Mia Venkat explains to Scott Detrow what the internet couldn't stop talking about this week.

Mia Venkat

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.