On this episode of The Spin Cycle Podcast, Kiara McKinney takes a critical look at Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” and Doja Cat’s “Vie,” describing both albums as aesthetically pleasing but emotionally shallow. She questions Taylor’s trad wife propaganda, addresses concerns about possible microaggressions, and discusses ongoing artist drama.

In this episode of The Spin Cycle Podcast, Kiara McKinney recaps the week’s pop culture circus: Selena Gomez’s ultra-exclusive wedding (where even the flower girls had NDAs), Cardi B’s triumphant album drop after a 7-year hiatus, and Doja Cat’s latest record—which, spoiler, is fun but about as fresh as last week’s memes. Kiara also dishes on Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s split. She wraps up by bracing herself (and us) for the incoming Taylor Swift album tsunami. Pop culture never sleeps, and neither does Kiara’s snark.

This week on The Spin Cycle, Kiara dives into the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards: why the nominations felt formulaic, how The Pit upset Severance, and the historical firsts that shook up the night. She also covers Nate Bargatze’s flat hosting performance and why award shows still managed to draw record viewership.

Then, it’s on to music: Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore album Am I The Drama? (with a wild feature list including Janet Jackson) and Doja Cat’s Vie, produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K. Kiara breaks down how both women are setting new standards for visuals, stagecraft, and fan connection, cementing 2025 as another year where pop spectacle drives culture.