EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 19 MIN
Songs of Herself
The tidiest explanation for the pop star’s success is that she befriended an underestimated audience of girls and young women. That’s only part of the story. By Spencer Kornhaber From the October 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The tidiest explanation for the pop star’s success is that she befriended an underestimated audience of girls and young women. That’s only part of the story. By Spencer Kornhaber From the October 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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