
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)
- Controversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)
- Controversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)
- Controversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)
- Controversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)
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