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Swifties, Scandals & Staying Sane

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10.10.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off their Friday unpacking the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s fanbase — how did one artist build such unstoppable cultural power? The team then dives into the rise in corruption talk after a shocking SIU raid hits close to the President’s home. And Dr. Hanan joins in to explore why so many people are finding comfort in the mundane — embracing radical stability in an unstable world.

10 Oct 2025 12AM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · News Gareth Cliff and Team

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