Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Breakthrough

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Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Breakthrough

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55 minutes

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Jun 24, 2024

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The pop songwriter’s sixth album is in some ways her most daring release yet. Improbably, it also yielded her best opening week. Guest host: Lindsay Zoladz. Guests: Shaad D'Souza and Meaghan Garvey.

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Jun 24, 2024

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