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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 1H 13M

Taylor Swift, Her Dad, and the "Origin Story" We Were Sold

from FluentlyForward · host CAKE MEDIA

In this episode, we're digging into the leaked emails from Taylor Swift's dad Scott Swift, the lawsuit from her first manager (who also happened to manage Britney Spears), and what all of it together shows about the "origin story" of Taylor Swift - why we don't consider her a 'child star' and how much of her brand has been managed by her parents. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠hero.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to ⁠⁠liquidiv.com⁠⁠ and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at ⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/fluently⁠⁠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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