Dua Lipa on leaving bad relationships and choosing Radical Optimism

Dua Lipa is back with her third studio album, “Radical Optimism.” The Grammy-winning pop superstar sits down with Tom in New York for an in-depth conversation about the record, shifting her sound and her mindset, and what she loves about clubbing. 00:00 - Introduction 03:50 - Houdini and relationships 08:40 - Protection and songs as therapy 13:45 - Radical Optimism 16:45 - Stigma in pop music 22:18 - Dua’s upbringing, parents and hard work Follow and subscribe to our podcast: Q with Tom Power is a daily conversation with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define this cultural moment in time. The conversation is informal, wide-ranging, playful, and allows the artist to explore their art and the contexts that have shaped them through their career. Visit for more! Follow us on Instagram: Or Twitter: Or Facebook: