Who knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink!

Episode Summary

• News (1:48)
  • Belgium chooses Hooverphonic
  • Spain surprises with Blas Cantó
  • Jon Ola Sand will be moving on
  • Grabbag
• Flags at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:05)
  • Controversy 1: Israel 2000 (15:21)
    • Music video | Performance | Guardian Article
  • Controversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)
    • Results of ‘Making Your Mind Up’ | Performance | Pandora’s Track | Malta’s vote
  • Controversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)
    • Performance
  • Controversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)
    • Flag policy
  • Controversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)
    • Haaertz | Jerusalem Post | Hatari Interview

Links

• Eurovision in Concert Tickets

Subscribe

The EuroWhat? Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or your podcast catcher of choice. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find this podcast.

You can also follow us on Twitter @eurowhat, see our photos on Instagram @eurowhat, and like us on Facebook. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. We can also be reached by email, if you prefer.