While Taylor Swift arrives in Australia for the biggest shows of her career, she’s found herself at the centre of conspiratorial fantasies sweeping American right-wing politics.Some view her relationship with American football star Travis Kelce — a love story that sounds like an American fairytale — as evidence for a nefarious scheme to re-elect President Joe Biden.So, how did a baseless theory capture America to the point that the president himself has responded? Today, political reporter for Rolling Stone magazine, Nikki McCann-Ramirez, on how right-wing conspiracies are rotting American politics.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Political reporter for Rolling Stone magazine, Nikki McCann-RamirezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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