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episode 948: ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine (2021-2022)
The Eurovision Song Contest cannot help but be a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore. In 2022, Eurovision Wars was a Spotify exclusive; we are proud to welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight team, and we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine (2021-2022)
For the final part of the Russia vs Ukraine story, we talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the impact it had on the Eurovision Song Contest. Expect themes of violence which some listeners may find disturbing.
This episode of Eurovision Wars was originally broadcast in July 2022. It is hosted by Phil Dore, with guest Erik Nelson.
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