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Why the Swift and Kelce engagement is resonating so much

By Steve Inskeep

Published August 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM EDT

Taylor and Travis are engaged. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Bryan West, a reporter who covers Taylor Swift for the USA Today Network.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook will fight President Trump to stay in her position, DNC chair says he's tired of Democrats bringing "pencil to a knife fight", Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged.
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