163 - A.K. 47 - Bonus Episode - What would Kollontai think of Taylor Swift?

About this episode

Kristen Ghodsee and her daughter discuss Taylor Swift's music and influence through the lens of Alexandra Kollontai's life.

In this extended episode, Kristen Ghodsee and her daughter enjoy a wide-ranging discussion with two special guests on the music and global influence of Taylor Swift, particularly in light of her recent engagement and rumors of her upcoming wedding in New York on 4 July 2026. Given Kollontai’s own very public romantic life, how could we read Taylor Swift through a Kollontanian lens? This is a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s career and music. Dr. Angelina Eimannsberger recently recieved her Ph.D....

People in this episode

Host: Kristen Ghodsee

Guest: Dr. Angelina Eimannsberger

Topics covered

• Taylor Swift
• Alexandra Kollontai
• music influence
• romantic life
• cultural analysis

Keywords

• Taylor Swift
• Alexandra Kollontai
• music
• romance
• cultural influence

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