The EuroWhat? A Eurovision Podcast

Episode 63: Flags on the Play

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Episode notes

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

Flags on the Play 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

  
  
  
  

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