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May 13
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Is Eurovision's future under threat beca...

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Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat? 

In this episode: 

  • Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign
  • Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen
  • Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv 

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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