The Waves: Taylor Swift and Adele Take Different Approaches to Aging and Pop Stardom
On this week\u2019s episode of The Waves, managing producer of Slate Podcasts Asha Saluja and senior editor Shannon Palus dive into new releases from superstars Adele and Taylor Swift. In the first half, they talk about how Taylor Swift shaped their views of romance and being 22, and whether her move to take back her song catalogue is actually feminist. Then, Asha and Shannon explore the conversation around Adele\u2019s weight loss and the patriarchal expectations put on female pop stars.\xa0\n\nIn our Slate Plus segment, Asha and Shannon talk about whether it\u2019s feminist when female pop stars don\u2019t dance in their music videos.\xa0\n\nRecommendations:\nAsha: Jao Refresher hand sanitizer and singing in the shower.\xa0\nShannon: Getting a latte and going for a walk with said latte.\xa0\n\xa0\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.\xa0\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices