Podcasts about Eurovision Song Contest

Hur precis kan en klocka vara, är konstkupper hett igen och vem tar över som bibelns största förrädare? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning:Kan man få bli nedsövd i några månader bara? 1981 skrevs en insändare i en tidning om sin ilska över resultatet i Eurovision Song Contest. Det var en femton år ung kille som var besviken på juryn, killen som skrev, Fredrik Reinfeldt.Världens mest exakta klocka har tagits fram i Singapore och nu till den stora frågan: Går alla andra klockor lite fel? Per Olof Hedekvist har svaren. Heist-experten Ann-Linn Guillou om att konstkupper är tillbaka, varför är det så? Och varför nu?Judas är inte längre en förrädare, otukt blir horeri och en apostel byter kön. Nej det är ingen såpa - det är bara Nya Testamentet som genomgår en nyöversättning, Joel Halldorf gästar och berättar allt.Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist

This week, I'm delighted to be joined by Irish singer Brendan Murray.Originally from Tuam, County Galway, Brendan first rose to fame as a member of Irish boyband Hometown, achieving chart success and a number one single. In 2017, he went on to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest with his song Dying to Try.In this episode, Brendan sits down for a frank and honest conversation about his journey through the music industry. We chat about the incredible highs of finding success at a young age, life as part of a chart topping boyband, and the experience of representing Ireland on one of the world's biggest stages.Brendan also opens up about the tougher moments, including the disappointment of not qualifying for the Eurovision final, and reflects on the lessons, setbacks and experiences that have shaped both his career and the person he is today.A candid conversation about success, disappointment, resilience and life behind the music.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Montenegro gehört mit nur zwei Finalteilnahmen beim Eurovision Song Contest zu den unerfolgreichsten Ländern des Wettbewerbs. Aber warum bleibt Montenegro dem ESC trotzdem treu? Das hat sich ESC Update-Reporter Daniel Kähler vor Ort angesehen. Er hat in Podgorica den Sender RTCG besucht und mit Sender- und ESC-Verantwortlichen gesprochen. Wie man in Montenegro auf den ESC blickt und auch wie gut der öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunk des Landes aufgestellt ist, ist eines der Themen in ESC Update.Fünf Länder waren beim ESC 2026 nicht dabei, weil ihre verantwortlichen Rundfunkanstalten sich die Bühne nicht mit Israel teilen wollten. Wegen der Zustände in Gaza hat auch die niederländische Rundfunkanstalt AVROTROS eine Teilnahme am ESC 2027 ausgeschlossen - die Niederlande sind nun aber trotzdem dabei. Die Dachorganisation des niederländischen öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunks NPO organisiert die Teilnahme am ESC fortan selbst, die Niederlande sind also das erste boykottierende Land, das zum ESC zurückkehrt. Irland hingegen bleibt bei einer Absage. Auch 2027 schickt man keinen Teilnehmer zum ESC. Voraussichtlich wird sich Spanien den Iren anschließen.Die nordischen Länder hatten beim ESC 2026 ganz unterschiedliche Erlebnisse. Finnland und Schweden etwa dürften gemischte Gefühle gehabt haben. Zwar ist ein sechster Platz für Linda Lampenius und Pete Parkkonen aus Finnland noch immer sehr gut - sie wurden im Vorfeld allerdings als große Siegfavoriten gehandelt. Die Schwedin Felicia holte mit Platz 20 das schlechteste Ergebnis des Landes seit 2010. Was für Lehren hat man in diesen Ländern gezogen? Was machen Norwegen, Dänemark - und wie stehen die Chancen auf eine Rückkehr von Island zum ESC? All das beantwortet Arne Bartram, ARD-Korrespondent in Stockholm, in der neuen Ausgabe des Podcasts.Moderation: Marcel Stober & Thomas MohrGäste: Daniel Kähler, Arne BartramEine Produktion des NDR.

Send us Fan MailIn Nordic Sound #68 Jameson is joined by Norwegian icon Gunnhild Sundli of Gåte to talk about the new album Sigil (out today!) and reflect on Gåte's two-decade-long role in passing on traditional stories and songs through their unique brand of folk rock. ________Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary rock, GÅTE have spent over two decades developing a sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on centuries-old ballads, oral traditions, and traditional vocal forms, the band transform these sources into music that is physical, emotionally direct and unmistakably their own.Emerging in the early 2000s, GÅTE quickly became one of Norway's most distinctive bands for their groundbreaking mix of Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album, Jygri, entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer.“GÅTE have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning”, Metal Hammer writes.After two studio albums, three EPs and one live album, GÅTE took a twelve-year hiatus before returning to critical acclaim and sold-out performances with 2017's Svevn. Following their folk-leaning LP Nord in 2021, the band went on to represent Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with a contemporary re-imagining of “Ulveham”, a traditional Norwegian ballad. In 2025, they toured throughout Europe with Leprous.Rather than treat tradition as a fixed reference, GÅTE approach it as a living force. Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and recontextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency and relevance.“Our music comes from a place where tradition is not something fixed, but something alive” the band says. “We draw from old sources because they still speak to us, and because they allow us to express something honest and human today.”GÅTE have now completed their sixth studio album, which will be released on the band's new label home Season of Mist. While the band has focused primarily on Norway in the past, signing with the international label reflects both the growing interest they have received from around the world and their desire to reach a wider audience.During the fall of 2026, GÅTE will perform the album's lead single “Sannsiger” and other new songs during a headline tour of Norway and one date in Istanbul, Turkey. Their concerts are well-known for being immersive and intense, balancing raw energy with a ritual-like focus that has earned them a glowing and growing reputation beyond the Nordic region.Sigil is GÅTE's first album for Season of Mist and the most internationally minded chapter of their catalogue to date. Across ten tracks, the record moves through ancient legend and folk narrative to ask what survives once illusion falls away: enchantment, hunger, prophecy, mortality, and finally renewal. “Oskorsreia” conjures the Wild Hunt as a mirror for modern consumption and excess, while “Strandvaskar” draws on coastal burial superstition to stage a quiet exchange between the living and the dead. The album's emotional weight builds toward “Mi Jord”, where the earth itself seems to withdraw on shifting currents, before resolving in “Jostedalsrypa”, a song rooted in the true story of a child who survived alone in the mountains after the Black Death. Musically, Sigil threads Hardanger fiddle, nyckelharpa, and hurdy-gurdy through programmed electronics, heavy guitar, and Gunnhild Sundli's voice, with Maria Franz of HEILUNG joining on lead single "Sannsiger." The record never treats tradition as artefact. Old material is reworked rather than preserved, carrying inherited stories into something urgent and present.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamesonfosterBarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJuliaMaryMichaelMichaelSeanSimonTonyYou too can support the project at patreon.com/nordicsound

A punishing week for Germany's chancellor, Istanbul's shipyards pivot from cereals to salvage, the UK plans a parliamentary hearing to establish why it kind of sucks at Eurovision and Oulu's climate clock keeps ticking.

Sometimes good things happen to good people, as has happened with friend of the show, Worldvishawn! Shawn is now a consultant and producer for the CBC as he helps them navigate their first Eurovision, and we get the download about the whole process. And in a Eurovangelists first, Dimitry is out of the country and unable to record with us, which means it's time to get NEGATIVE. We go through some of the worst ever performances in the Eurovision Song Contest and a couple of our picks might have ESC purists scoffing. Jeremy sees through the Illusion, Shawn refuses to Be Happy, and Oscar can't believe the beginning of Bandido. Watch the performances discussed this week on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLhnzk_dAs&list=PLHH-ggOj7lyc&pp=sAgCThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RThpKZ871xoy7TknbnQWz Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelistsEurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Welcome back to the Lore Horse series where we talk all about the things that make us kiss (Eurovision Song Contest), cry (potato famine), and talk all about RIVERDANCE. Keep your arms by your side and get ready for a wild ride.Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcastWatch us on Youtube: The RunthroughFollow us on social: Instagram | TikTokPatreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format two days before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content and private chats with our fellow members!

Who predicted this? The Netherlands will be back in the Eurovision Song Contest next year after a different broadcaster took over from AVROTROS which is continuing its boycott of the competition.Callum is joined by Dutch Eurovision reporter GJ Kooijman to get the latest on Eurovision's newest returning country as well as a bit of info on Belgium's confirmation of participation.Stick around until the end to hear Callum's news on whether Slovenia and Iceland could be making a return to Eurovision next year too.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     The Radio International Holiday Schedule 2026:   As most members of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience are taking their well-earned late summer vacation in the South of Europe for the next four weeks there are special programmes that JP together with the colleagues will be presenting to you. See below what is coming up this week and the following three weeks. The normal format of Radio International continues on 14 October 2026. But in the meantime enjoy the shows coming up.   Each week in the first hour JP will introduce some new releases by Eurovision Artists. There will be the Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal, The National Final update with Alain Forotti, The Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot with David Mann - all in the first hour. Hours 2, 3 and 4 will each be Eurovision Spotlight XXL hours with special themes. Details are listed below. Wednesday, 23 Sep 2026, 1900 hours via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel   Hour 2  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Best of the seven Eurovisions hosted by Ireland with Dermot Manning  Hour 3 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 2 of 6 )  Hour 4 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 3 of 6)      + + + + + + + + + + +     Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026, 1900 hours via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel Hour 2  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Balkan Bangers with Ross Bennett Hour 3 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 4 of 6)   Hour 4  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 5 of 6 ) + + + + + + + + + + +   Wednesday, 07 Oct 2026, 1900 hours via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel     Hour 2 Eurovision Spotlight XXL:  Last but not Least with Javier Leal Hour 3  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 6 of 6)  Hour 4  Eurovision Spotlight XXL:  New Releases of Eurovision Artists during the Summer 2026 For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Onsdag är dagen, den nya dagen då det filosofiska rummet tar plats. Idag är det dags för självaste talmannen. Andreas Norlén kommer till vardagsfilosofiska rummet och nu ska moralen sättas på prov. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning:Mitt i mellan talmansrundor och regeringsbildning så hittar han tid för Sveriges svartaste får, talmannen kommer till Eftermiddag i P3 och är veckans filosof. Ginna Lindberg live från New York där världsledarna möts inför FN:s generalförsamling. 26 stycken parkbänkar har stulits i Stockholm. Brottslingarna har klätt ut sig i arbetskläder och skruvat bort dem mitt på ljusa dagen, Louvren-style. Peter Pan-tjejen som bannats från Disneyland för att hon är besatt av Peter Pan. Vita huset startar sin egna tv-kanal, Trump TV. Det genanta faktum att vi som land tar Eurovision Song Contest, på väldigt stort allvar.Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist

Vier Eurovision-Teilnahmen, ein Sieg, eine Silbermedaille: Elisabeth „Bettan" Andreassen ist bei uns zu Gast – aus ihrer Sommerhütte am norwegischen Meer. Am 10.10. könnt ihr sie in Köln erleben. Als einmaliger Gast-Host begrüßt euch außerdem Peter Schreiber, der mit Cesár Samspson für den ORF den österreichischen Beitrag für den Eurovision Song Contest 2027 scoutet.Wir sprechen über Harrogate 1982 mit der Band Chips, den Sieg 1985 mit den Bobbysocks und dem Song "La der swinge" in ihrer Geburtsstadt Göteborg, „Duett" 1994 mit dem viel zu früh verstorbenen Jan Werner Danielsen, Platz 2 mit „I evighet" 1996 in Oslo – und über das Bobbysocks-Comeback 2025 mit „Joyful". Außerdem: der geplante Kinofilm über Bobbysocks (2027) und ihr aktuelles Duett mit Nanne Grönvall, „Hold Me".Am 10. Oktober tritt Bettan gemeinsam mit KEiiNO und Atvara beim Clubtreffen des Eurovision Club Germany im Kölner Gloria auf – alle Infos bei EC Germany.Auf ihrer Playlist hört sie immer noch "Ya Ya Ya" von Jonas Lovv, vor ihrem Auftritt fokussiert sie sich immer (und erzählt, wie es einmal schiefging) und ihr All Time-Lieblingsbeitrag ist Salvador Sobrals Siegeer-Song von 2018 "Amor pelos dois".Mehr über Elisabeth Andreassen: bettan.noAußerdem im „Wir müssen reden"-Segment: Peter Schreiber und die Suche nach Österreichs ESC-2027-Act – Infos unter songcontest.orf.at, seine Sendung AustroZone auf YouTube.Peter erzählt uns nicht nur spannende Details über die Suche nach dem österreichischen Eurovision Act für Burgas, sondern auch eine kleine Song Contest-Geschichte am Schluss, die mit einer Band aus dem österreichischen Vorentscheid 2026 zu tun hat. Creators: Marco Schreuder & Alkis Vlassakakis & Simon GraserMerci Chérie Online:www.MerciCherie.atFacebook: MerciCheriePodcastInstagram: mercicherie.atTikTok: @merci_cherie_podcastbluesky: @mercicherie.atBitte bewertet uns und schreibt Reviews, wo immer ihr uns hört.

Johanna Grüter på P3 Nyheter förklarar morgonens stora nyheter, alltid tillsammans med programledarna för Morgonpasset i P3: Tina Mehrafzoon och Branne Pavlovic. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Storbritannien floppar så pass hårt i Eurovision Song Contest att landets parlament nu ska granska saken. Trots att landet är en supermakt inom popvärlden har de brittiska bidragen på senare år hamnat bland de sista i tävlingen, förutom andraplatsen för Sam Ryder 2022. Nu inleder Kulturutskottet en utredning och kallar public service-bolaget BBC till utfrågningar.

Die Kunst der Beidhändigkeit. Oder warum Mäandern kein Umweg ist, sondern eine Stärke.Maurizio Francesco Tondolo ist Schweizer-Italiener der zweiten Generation, in Zürich zuhause und viersprachig unterwegs. Seit über dreissig Jahren arbeitet er dort, wo Menschen und Systeme aufeinandertreffen und sich nicht verstehen. Mit seiner tondolo.ONE GmbH ist er in vielen Mandaten gleichzeitig aktiv, von der Standortförderung über Kommunikation bis zu Gastdozenturen in Graubünden und Zürich. Er nennt sich Metaformist, jemand, der Form gibt, wo vorher nur Absicht war, und lebt eine radikale Beidhändigkeit zwischen digitalem Denken und dem Schrebergarten, zwischen Wirtschaftsförderung und Caritas-Mentoring.In dieser Podcast-Episode sprechen wir über die Kunst der Beidhändigkeit, über den ESC 2025 in Basel mit dem längsten Turquoise Carpet der Geschichte und darüber, wie ihn die Krise 2020 durch alle Netze fallen liess. In dieser Folge erfährst du, warum ein scheinbar chaotischer Berufsweg in Wahrheit eine einzige Linie sein kann und was das mit Evolution zu tun hat;was Ambidextrie, also Beidhändigkeit, wirklich bedeutet und wie sie sich von zerreissender Ambivalenz unterscheidetwas hinter den Kulissen einer Live-Produktion wie dem Eurovision Song Contest passiert und wie es mit Maurizios Ideen gelang, die Schweizer Werte darin sichtbar werden zu lassen;wie Maurizio die Krise in 2020 erlebt hat und was ihn sein falscher Stolz gekostet hat;was sich verändert hat, seit er koffeinfrei lebt, und warum er beim Essen und bei Menschen keine halben Sachen macht.-----Folge Maurizio, um mehr von seiner Arbeit zu erfahren:Webseite: https://tondolo.one/Blog: https://tondolo.one/blog/Sizilianisches Olivenöl: https://www.olio-paesedelsole.ch/Standortförderung Zurzibiet: https://www.zurzibiet.ch/wirtschaftsforum/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriziotondoloone-----Mehr über mich und meine Arbeit findest du hier:

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     The Radio International Holiday Schedule 2026:   As most members of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience are taking their well-earned late summer vacation in the South of Europe for the next four weeks there are special programmes that JP together with the colleagues will be presenting to you. See below what is coming up this week and the following three weeks. The normal format of Radio International continues on 14 October 2026. But in the meantime enjoy the shows coming up.   Each week in the first hour JP will introduce some new releases by Eurovision Artists. There will be the Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal, The National Final update with Alain Forotti, The Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot with David Mann - all in the first hour. Hours 2, 3 and 4 will each be Eurovision Spotlight XXL hours with special themes. Details are listed below.  Wednesday, 16 Sep 2026, 1900 hours via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel Hour 2 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Best of the seven Eurovisions hosted by Sweden with Dermot Manning  Hour 3 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 1 of 6 ) Hour 4 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Eurovision Travels with Marc Gehring + + + + + + + + + + + Wednesday, 23 October 2026, 1900 hours via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel   Hour 2  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Best of the seven Eurovisions hosted by Ireland with Dermot Manning  Hour 3 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 2 of 6 )  Hour 4 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 3 of 6)      + + + + + + + + + + +     Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026, 1900 hours via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel Hour 2  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Balkan Bangers with Ross Bennett Hour 3 Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 4 of 6)   Hour 4  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 5 of 6 ) + + + + + + + + + + +   Wednesday, 07 Oct 2026, 1900 hours via the Radio International Mixcloud Channel     Hour 2 Eurovision Spotlight XXL:  Last but not Least with Javier Leal Hour 3  Eurovision Spotlight XXL: Celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest with JP featuring the Gallery of the Winners (Part 6 of 6)  Hour 4  Eurovision Spotlight XXL:  New Releases of Eurovision Artists during the Summer 2026 For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

We spend some heritage minutes discussing Canada's previous history in Eurovision and why they may have been brought in to participate.

Die neue PISA-Studie ist da und ist für Deutschland wieder einmal so “erfolgreich” wie der Eurovision Song Contest. 5 Erkenntnisse für Neulinge und konkrete Tipps fürs Gegensteuern. Weil ausnahmsweise die Folge "Die Schule brennt" ein paar Tage früher erschien, kommt nun an diesem Montag eine Folge Netzlehrer, in der ich meinen Substack-Kommentar zu Pisa mit euch teile. Ich freue mich wahnsinnig, wenn ihr den Newsletter abonniert. https://substack.com/@netzlehrer

Hazel ist Comedian, Podcasterin und inzwischen zum fünften Mal bei mir im Hotel Matze. Seit unserem letzten Gespräch hat sie unter anderem den Eurovision Song Contest moderiert, spielt Comedy auf Englisch und bereitet ihre bisher größten Shows vor. Ich wollte von ihr wissen, was passiert, wenn das eigene Leben immer größer wird. Wir sprechen über Ehrgeiz und Erschöpfung, Mutterschaft und Zuversicht, über den Druck beim ESC, Stresscoaching, Deutschland, Angela Merkel und die Frage, warum Hazel sich irgendwann vielleicht wieder kleinere Bühnen wünscht. WERBEPARTNER & RABATTE: https://linktr.ee/hotelmatze MEIN GAST: Hazel Brugger: https://hazelbrugger.com/ Hazel Brugger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazelsgonnahaze/ DINGE: Hazel beim ESC: https://bit.ly/4yLcMGD Nemo – ESC-Sieg 2024 mit „The Code“: https://bit.ly/46KLX9d Angela Merkel – Freiheit: Erinnerungen 1954–2021: https://bit.ly/4xLmKaT Alex Stößlein & Sascha Gerlach - Produktion Matze Hielscher & Maxi Stumm - Redaktion Mit Vergnügen - Vermarktung und Distribution MEIN ZEUG: Mein Kalender 2027: hotelmatze.de/kalender Meine Fragensets: beherzt.net/hotel-matze Hotel Matze live - https://eventim.de/artist/hotel-matze/ Mein Newsletter: https://matzehielscher.substack.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2MXRILN TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@matzehielscher Instagram: https://instagram.com/matzehielscherHotel LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matzehielscher/ Meine Bücher: https://bit.ly/4w3MGx1

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Hera Björk (Iceland 2010 & 2024)  and Lindsay Dracass alias Lindsay D (United Kingdom 2001) - done at LondonHagen 2026 in London Interview with Galant (German National Final 2024) - done at the OGAE Germany 2026 Convention in Munich, Germany Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Chris Poppe Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests     Hera Björk (Iceland 2010 & 2024) and  Lindsay Dracass (United Kingdom 2001)    Interview with Lindsay Dracass (United Kingdom 2001) & Hera Björk (Iceland 2010 & 2024):  at LondonHagen 2026:  At the 2026 edition of LondonHagen in London, United Kingdom not only artists from 2026 were invited but also Eurovision Royalty was present to perform their Eurovision entry and more. A huge fans' favourite is Hera Björk who represented Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with "Je ne sais pourquoi" and also in 2024 with "Scared of Heights". Also in 2009 Hera Björk tried her luck in the Danish National Final with the song "Someday" which came second to Brink who then represented Denmark at Eurovision in that year. Hera performed her songs to the international fan base at LondonHagen 2026 and also Lindsay D (Dracass) was invited to LondonHagen 2026 kind of on home ground there. Lindsay represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song "No dream impossible" coming 15th. Like Here, Lindsay has been to many Eurovision Fan events to entertain the many international fans with Eurovision Songs. So well to see how the Eurovision fans old and new are embrassing the Eurovision artists. Listen to this joint interview on the show this week.      Galant (German National Final 2024) at OGAE Germany 2026 Convention Interview with Galant (German National Final 2024):  In 2024, Germany selected their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest by the national final format called Eurovision Song Contest - Das Deutsche Finale 2024 which was won by Issak with the song "Always on the run" and with that represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest. The Radio International interview guests on the show this week aare members of the group Galant that competed in the German Final with the song "Katze" coming 5th. Galant were guests on the  OGAE Germany Convention 2026 in Munich, Germany earlier on in January 2026 and Salman and JP took the chance to conduct an interview with Galant you'll hear on the show this week.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Chris Poppe continues the summer series with Letter L and will explain the Rules of the Game.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Zehn Jahre nach ihrem Auftritt beim Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm ist Zoë Straub endlich zu Gast bei Merci, Chérie. Mit „Loin d'ici" sang sie sich damals auf Platz 13 ins Finale – als erste Österreicherin überhaupt mit einem komplett französischsprachigen ESC-Song. Heute hat sie Größeres vor: Sie hat eine Rockoper geschrieben. „EPOS" erzählt das Nibelungenlied aus der Perspektive von Kriemhild und Brünhild – kraftvoll, feministisch und auf Deutsch. Wir sprechen über ihre ESC-Erinnerungen, ihren Schauspielerfahrungen, und über ihr bisher ambitioniertestes Projekt.Auf Zoë Playlist hört man übrigens immer noch Bangaranga, sie war vor ihrem Auftritt im Raucherkammerl und ihr Lieblingsbeitrag der ESC-Geschichte ist "All Kinds of Everything" von Dana, der Siegertitel aus Irland 1970.Mehr zu EPOS – Die Rockoper: eposrockoper.comZoës Auftritt beim ESC 2016: Loin d'iciZoë Straub ist außerdem am 10. Oktober bei der Eurovision Live-Party der OGAE Austria im Vindobona in Wien zu erleben – gemeinsam mit Cesár Sampson, Dodo von The Makemakes, Gary Lux, Julia Steen, Lukas Plöchl, Nadine Beiler, Pia Maria, Sidrit Vokshi, Stella Jones, Thomas Forstner, Tini Kainrath und einem Surprise Act. Alle Infos: ogae-austria.atAm selben Abend findet das Clubtreffen der EC Germany im Gloria in Köln statt: ecgermany.de/clubtreffenESC-Konzerte & Tourneen im Herbst 2026Alexandra Căpitănescu (Rumänien 2026)05.10.2026: Wien, Szene Wien17.10.2026: Berlin, Bi NuuAntigoni (Zypern 2026)18.09.2026: Berlin, Bi NuuBaby Lasagna (Kroatien 2024)16.11.2026: München, Technikum18.11.2026: Köln, Die Kantine26.11.2026: Berlin, Columbia Theater27.11.2026: Hamburg, Übel & Gefährlich04.12.2026: Wien, Arena WienCosmó (Österreich 2026)04.10.2026: Hamburg, Nochtspeicher05.10.2026: Berlin, Privatclub06.10.2026: München, Kranhalle08.10.2026: Wien, Flex Café09.10.2026: Linz, Posthof10.10.2026: Graz, Orpheum14.10.2026: Salzburg, Rockhouse15.10.2026: Innsbruck, Maria Theresia16.10.2026: Dornbirn, Conrad SohmJJ (Österreich 2025)17.09.2026: München, Strom19.09.2026: Wien, WUK23.09.2026: Hamburg, Kent Club24.09.2026: Berlin, Frannz Club26.09.2026: Köln, Artheater30.09.2026: Zürich, Plaza11.10.2026: Wien, WUKKäärijä (Finnland 2023)09.10.2026: Berlin, Columbia Theater10.10.2026: Hamburg, Uebel & Gefährlich11.10.2026: Köln, Die Kantine18.10.2026: Zürich, Dynamo20.10.2026: München, Technikum21.10.2026: Wien, Szene Wien04.11.2026: Hannover, MusikzentrumLittle Big (Russland 2020)26.10.2026: Hamburg, Große Freiheit 3627.10.2026: Frankfurt, Zoom Frankfurt29.10.2026: Stuttgart, Im Wizemann01.11.2026: Köln, Die Kantine15.11.2026: Berlin, Kesselhaus27.11.2026: München, Backstage Kulturzentrum29.11.2026: Wien, ArenaMichael Schulte (Deutschland 2018)24.09.2026: Zweibrücken, Festhalle12.11.2026: Uelzen, Jabelmannhalle13.11.2026: Oberursel, Stadthalle14.11.2026: Leverkusen, FORUM Leverkusen20.11.2026: Haltern am See, Seestadthalle21.11.2026: Hamburg, Laeiszhalle22.11.2026: Flensburg, Deutsches HausRemo Forrer (Schweiz 2023)05.11.2026: Seewen, Gaswerk07.11.2026: Liestal, Elefantehus14.11.2026: Buchs, Fabriggli27.11.2026: Langenthal, Old Capitol28.11.2026: Pfäffikon, Chesselhuus03.12.2026: Winterthur, Albani Bar of Music12.12.2026: Kirchberg, EintrachtShkodra Elektronike (Albanien 2025)25.11.2026: Berlin, SO3626.11.2026: Düsseldorf, Capitol-Theater27.11.2026: Kornwestheim/Stuttgart, Das K29.11.2026: Wien, Szene WienSinnika Monte (FIN/AUT 2026)03.12.2026: Wien, B72Tautumeitas (Lettland 2025)15.09.2026: Berlin, Hole4417.09.2026: Wien, FlexVerka Serduchka (Ukraine 2007)17.10.2026: Berlin, Uber Eats Music Hall19.10.2026: Hamburg, Inselpark ArenaVeronica Fusaro (Schweiz 2026)01.10.2026: Konstanz, Kulturladen04.10.2026: Berlin, Prachtwerk05.10.2026: Hamburg, Hebebühne06.10.2026: Rostock, Helgas Stadtpalast07.10.2026: Leipzig, Naumanns Gaststube08.10.2026: Dresden, Blauer Salon12.10.2026: Wien, Szene Wien16.10.2026: Osnabrück, Kleine Freiheit17.10.2026: Erfurt, Bandhaus18.10.2026: Frankfurt, Nachtleben01.12.2026: Unna, Lindenbrauerei03.12.2026: Lüneburg, Salon Hansen04.12.2026: Wolfsburg, Hallenbad12.12.2026: Lindau, Club Vaudeville13.12.2026: Hallstadt, Kulturboden15.12.2026: Zürich, Kaufleuten16.12.2026: Bern, BierhübeliWencke Myhre (Deutschland 1968)02.11.2026: Berlin, Schlosspark TheaterLittle Big (Russland 2020)26.10.2026: Hamburg, Große Freiheit 3627.10.2026: Frankfurt, Zoom Frankfurt29.10.2026: Stuttgart, Im Wizemann01.11.2026: Köln, Die Kantine15.11.2026: Berlin, Kesselhaus27.11.2026: München, Backstage Kulturzentrum29.11.2026: Wien, ArenaSinnika Monte (FIN NF 2026)03.12.2026: Wien, B72In der kleinen Song Contest Geschichte am Schluss geht es um Überlegungen zur Beginnzeit des Eurovision Song Contests. Creators: Marco Schreuder & Alkis Vlassakakis & Simon GraserMerci Chérie Online:www.MerciCherie.atFacebook: MerciCheriePodcastInstagram: mercicherie.atTikTok: @merci_cherie_podcastbluesky: @mercicherie.atBitte bewertet uns und schreibt Reviews, wo immer ihr uns hört.

“I've been, so one of my writer friends who I published, a guy called Ian Kerner, he was one of the producers behind “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley and “Stay Another Day” by Seventeen and Kylie. He was a big producer, and I took him to Eurovision. He was the first person I went with, and he turned to me and said, ‘This is the biggest thing I've ever done.' And I'm sitting there thinking, ‘But you were number one in America with Rick Astley.' Yet he's saying that he meant the show. The show was, ‘I've never been, it's like the Olympics. It's that big.' And then you want to go back every year. Every time I take someone new, they're like, ‘I'll come back next year. I'm trying to get in next year.'” – Greig WattsThis episode's guest is one half of the UK-based writing, production and publishing team DWB, and in recent years, he's successfully hosted several songwriting camps, catering to Asia and Eurovision. The triumph of these camps and the songs they produced has established him as an expert in the fields of songwriting for the Eurovision Song Contest. Since 2016, he's supervised eighteen Eurovision entries across eleven consecutive years, along with approximately 80 national finalists within that time frame. His expertise has also led to him becoming a sought-after conference speaker, panelist, and moderator; he was the Music Consultant for Eurovision for the BBC for 2019, and he's just released his first book, Keeping the Dream Alive, which has already become an Amazon bestseller.In this conversation, we explore the moments when he nearly walked away from music, the power of reconnecting with the sounds that first moved him, and why he believes creativity is less about ego and more about connection. His name is Greig Watts, and we talk about using Eurovision as a strategic launchpad and how understanding the business of music can protect the soul of it. If you've wondered how sound becomes strategy, or how resilience turns into resonance, this episode is for you.And if you like what you hear and you want to support this podcast, there are a bunch of ways to do that at audiobrandingpodcast.com, including subscribing to the YouTube channel, the newsletter, writing a review, or buying me a coffee. Because this takes a lot of coffee. Thanks so much.(00:00) – Greig's Transition to SongwritingOur conversation starts off with Greig's early memories of sound, particularly how, as a toddler, Manfred Mann's “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” became part of the soundtrack of his life. “Whenever I hear that song,” he explains, “my great-grandmother Goodman pops back into my head, and I can only have been three at the time, but it's a real, definite memory, and I think I've got lots of those memories.” Greig tells us how his career in sound began, including how he turned down a record deal as the lead singer to follow his true passion. “What I really wanted was the songwriting,” he tells us. “It wasn't to be a front person… I was kind of getting engaged to my first wife, and I was like, I don't really want to go to Japan and be a front person in a band. I want to be a songwriter.”(14:05) – Eurovision and the Global MarketGreig tells us about his work with Eurovision and what it's taught him about bringing new musical acts to the world. “We organized our own songwriting camp,” he recalls, “and asked people to come. Probably had thirty people out there, and that's how we got our first entry for Norway. And since then, we've had an entry every year, and actually we've had 18 entries in 11 years.” We discuss his work with boy bands, J-pop, and K-pop artists, and how the international pop scene's shifted in recent years. “Japanese [artists] don't tend to come out of Japan so much,” he explains. “It's a big market, they're not so bothered about that. But Korean culture, the government is funding Korean culture coming out. That's why we're getting, you know, Squid Game. That's why we get lots of Korean films.”(28:41) – Greig's Reflections on CreativityWe discuss how Greig's career almost took a turn away from sound, and what it took to bring him back into the industry. “Eventually, I kind of felt I needed to take a year off,” he tells us, “but I wasn't going to say that. I kind of knew it, and eventually, about two years later, my wife said, ‘You need to finish now. You need to go and take a year off.'" He talks about his foray into banking, and the breakthrough that cemented his career as a songwriter. “We did say, give me a year and if I'm not making money by the end of the year, then I go back to the bank… On month twelve, I got offered a job to set up a publishing department of a record label, which meant as a songwriter, I suddenly had income.”Episode SummaryGrieg's shift from band member to songwriter and music consultant.His insights into the Asian music market and its dynamics.Our discussion on how sound influences our feelings and memories.Tune in for next week's episode as we discuss the valuable lessons his grandfather shared with him and others in his life, how neurodiversity can almost be an advantage when it comes to certain industries, and why being the best songwriter doesn't necessarily lead to the most success.Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast:Book your project with Voice Overs and Vocals by visiting https://voiceoversandvocals.comConnect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVOConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (Thank you!)Share your passion effectively with these Tips for Sounding Your Best as a Podcast Guest!https://voiceoversandvocals.com/tips-for-sounding-your-best-as-a-podcast-guest/Get my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategyhttps://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/Editing/Production by Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.       AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Bandidos do Cante  (Portugal 2026) - done in Vienna, Austria during the rehearsal weeks by Alan Forrotti Interview with Klemen (Slovenia 2026) - done at the Eurovision Club Germany 2025 Convention Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Dermot Manning Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests     Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Bandidos do Cante (Portugal 2026) Interview with Bandidos do Cante (Portugal 2026): Radio International's blind colleague Alain Forrotti and Newscaster Johannes had the pleasure to meet and interview the Winners of Festival da Cancao 2026 and Portugal's representatives at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Bandidos do Cante who performed the song "Rose" which unfortunately did not qualify for the Grand Final of the competition ending up at Number 12 in Semi Final 1. Beautifully performed with great voice harmonies. Listen to the interview with the group on the show this week.      Klemen (Slovenia 2025) with JP at LondonHagen 2026 Interview with Klemen (Slovenia 2026): In 2025, Slovenia was represented by the very talented singer / songwriter  / comedian / show host Klemen Slakonja (stage name Klemen) with the song "How much time do we have left". Unfortunately, Slovenia ranked Number 13 in Semi Final 1 of the Eurovision Song COntest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The Interview Team of Radio International, Marc, Salman and JP met Klemen at the Eurovision Club Germany's annual convention in November 2025 and interviewed him on his participation at Eurovision and his profession in Slovenia. Listen to the interview on the show this week.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Dermot Manning continues the summer series with Letter K and will explain the Rules of the Game.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Happy Eurovision New Year! We start our 10th Season (sidebar: WHAT?!) catching up on the planning for 2027 as Bulgaria prepares to host the big event for the first time.

On SBS Filipino's Trending podcast, the Philippines is set to compete in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in November. - Sa Trending podcast ng SBS Filipino, Pilipinas, sasabak sa kauna-unahang Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 at pipili ng unang kinatawan ng bansa sa Philippine Selection Night.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Eurovision Winner 2011 Eldar Gasimov (Azerbaijan 2011) - done at the OGAE Germany Convention 2026, Munich Interview with AleXa (Winner of the American Song Contest 2022 & Melodifestivalen 2026, Heat 5). Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026) done at Eurovision Turquise Carpet in Vienna Interview with Silke (Norsk Melodi Grand Prix 2026).  Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Alasdair Rendall Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests       Eurovision Winner 2011 Edar Gasimov for Azerbaijan  at the OGAE Germany Convention 2026 Interview with Eurovision Winner Edar Gasimov (Azerbaijan 2011):  The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 came from Düsseldorf in Germany with Azerbaijan winning the contest with El (Eldar) & Nikki from Azerbaijan with the song "Running Scared". The following year he co-hosted the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest for which he trained for in Germany. Besides of that he speaks fluently German. Eldar was part of the OGAE Germany's Convention 2026 in January in Munich, Germany. JP and Salman had the pleasure to chat with Eldar about his Eurovision adventure and about his career. Enjoy listening to this interview on the show this week.      Satoshi (Moldova 2026) with JP Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026):  After a year's break Moldova came back with a bundle of energy to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Satoshi and the song "Viva Moldova" which in fact opened up the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 being the first song in Semi Final 1. Part of Satoshi's performance was also previous Eurovision entrant Aliona Moon who in 2013 reached Number 11 with the song "O Mie". The Radio International Interview Team met Satoshi at the Turquoise Carpet of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna for a quick chat which you can hear on the show this week.      Silke (Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix 2026) at MelFstWknd 2026 Interview with Silke (Norsk MGP 2026): As part of the Melodifestivalen Grand Final Weekend 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, the Swedish Eurovision Fanclub organise the annual MelFstWknd with a number of Swedish and international Eurovision artists performing for the many fans that have arrived the the Swedish capital. This year Silke was one of the international acts who was invited to perform her entry she competed with in Norway's National Final the Norsk Melodi Grand Prixin the  Number 9 at MelFstWknd 2026     AleXa  (Winner of the American Song Contest 2022 for Oklahoma  and participant at Melodifestivalen 2026 at MelFstWknd     Interview with AleXa (Melodifestivalen 2026, Heat 5 & Winner of the American Song Contest 2022 - Oklahoma):  Also at the MelFstWknd 2026 was AleAa who competed in Melodifestivalen 2026 in Heat 5 with the song "Tongue Tied" and she won the American Song Contest 2022 with the song "Wonderland" represeting the US State Oklahoma. JP had a big pleasure chatting with AleXa which will be shared on this week's edition of Radio International.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Alisdair Rendall continues the summer series with Letter J and will explain the Rules of the Game.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran on 'economic D Day'; The Netherlands withdraws from next year's Eurovision Song Contest; and in football, an African legend of the game throws his support behind FIFA's embattled president

Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, with authorities defiant as the war impact is felt; a grim Ebola milestone in the DRC; Brazil's presidential campaign and the small Bulgarian city chosen to host Eurovision.Moscow has issued a warning to the UK of 'consequences' following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes . The authorities - and some citizens - are increasingly blaming the West for Russia's problems as Steve Rosenberg discovered on the streets of Moscow.The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in its country's history, with a record number of cases and deaths in the most recent reported week. Emery Makumeno in Kinshasa finds the battle to bring the outbreak under control is not only about infection and response, but also about tackling disbelief, scepticism and the struggle to build trust.In Brazil, candidates in this October's presidential election have fired the starting gun on their election campaigns. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva - who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term - - returned to the industrial heartland where his political career was first launched. The election will see the rivalry reignited between the three-time President and the Bolsonaro family, with Flavio, Jair's son, running. Ione Wells has been in San Bernado do Campo.This year's Eurovision Song Contest saw Bulgaria win for the first time prompting wild celebrations in the former Communist country. But there's particular joy now in the small city of Burgas, which unexpectedly won out over the capital, Sofia, to host the competition, as Krassi Ivanova Twigg reports.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill Editor: Justine Lang

Delta Goodrem has just had one of the biggest years of her personal and professional life. She's married long-time partner Matthew Copley, represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and performed at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Delta takes us behind the scenes of her recent global career-defining moments, reflects on one year of married life, opens up about handling pressure and criticism, and explains why, after more than two decades in the spotlight, she feels like she's only just getting started. Delta Goodrem’s new album Pure is out later this year, with the Pure World Tour coming to Australia in April 2027. Watch the full episode with Delta Goodrem here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think of Myf Warhurst and the word “bubbly” might spring to mind. With everything the radio and TV personality does – from Spicks and Specks to the Eurovision Song Contest or her documentary, The Truth about Menopause – Warhurst is known as the ray of sunshine, the nice one (she’s even the voice of Aunt Trixie, and Indy’s Mum, on Bluey). But she’s no longer playing nice. In a new book, she’s taken on the patriarchy. And she’s angry. In this episode of Good Weekend Talks, Warhurst talks about everything from creepy men to Karens, from Gen X to coercive control, as well as the enviable matriarchal society of bonobo monkeys. This conversation is hosted by Good Weekend senior writer Melissa Fyfe.If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Ela of Elaiza (Germany 2024) - done at the OGAE Germany Convention 2026, Munich Interview with Kurt Anthony (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026) done at the event Interview with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026) done at Eurovision in Vienna Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      Ela of Elaiza (Germany 2014) with JP  at the OGAE Germany Convention 2026 Interview with Ela of Elaiza (Germany 2016):  The Eurovision Song Contest 2014 came from the shipyard in Copenhagen, Denmark. Germany was represented by a group of young girls called Elaiza who performed the song "Is it right" which came 18th in the Grand Final after the Voting Sequence. Ela was part of the OGAE Germany's Convention 2026 in Jan 2026 in Munich, Germany. JP and Salman had the pleasure to chat with Ela about her Eurovision adventure and about her career. Enjoy listening to this interview on the show this week.  Kurt Anthony and Team at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026   Interview with Kurt Anthony (MESC 2026): The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bella" and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria coming 18th. You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE On the show this week listen back to an interview the Radio International Team did in Malta with Kurt Anthony who participated at the Malta Eurovison Song Contest 2026 with the song "On the Borderline". Sadly, the entry did not advance into the Grand Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest. But listen back to this funny interview which will air on the show this week.      ESSYLA (Belgium 2026) Interview with ESSYLA (Belgium 2026): Belgium has been part of the Eurovision Song Contest since the very beginning in 1956 only missing out participation for three times. In 2026, ESSYLA represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Dancing on the Ice" successfully qualifying Belgium to the Grand Final reaching Number 21. The Radio International colleague Alain Forrotti had the pleasure to meet ESSYLA for an interview during the rehearsal week of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Listen to this interview on the show this week.        The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer continues the summer series with Letter I and will explain the Rules of the Game.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

The Eurowhat AV Club finishes out the 1980 Disco Musical Trilogy (which includes The Apple and Xanadu) with CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC. Spoiler: We would like to stop the music...

Russian journalist, television presenter and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 talks exclusively to the BBC. The former editor-in-chief of the now banned independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta tells our Russia editor Steve Rosenberg about life under Vladimir Putin. Also: US Vice-President JD Vance reportedly intervenes to halt Ukrainian strikes on oil tankers using Russian port of Novorossiysk. Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary but will retain role as adviser to President Trump. Millions of people across Europe wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse. Immigration agents in the US could soon be issued with gloves that deliver electric shocks. Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war. Brits could face dynamic prices to use public toilets. And the magnetic espadrilles helping pétanque players pick up their balls. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Dmitry Muratov, editor of the now banned independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Credit: REUTERS/Yulia Morozova

The votes are in, the jury's got its favorite and the same for the public: it's time to see who reigns supreme as we sort through the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest through the eighties and nineties. Some surprises on both sides, but there's also a shocking amount of consensus at the top of the standings and the bottom. In the middle, however? Outliers abound. Jeremy will make believe this moment's here to stay, Dimitry lets the feeling take control, and Oscar sees forever in your smile.  Watch all 20 Eurovision winners on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrVhbji3NU0&list=PLOkEuXDlyT_k&pp=sAgC See the results of our listener poll: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kXzuHArkwmbKOdOZXMAe2qYg9-p6fwxb_cLpSwRPiRI/ This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DRSgYoEu6bjw7qf0KBUkQ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelistsEurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

The European Broadcasting Union - the organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest - has said the winning country will "automatically be ineligible to host" if their state is involved in an "armed conflict" or "sensitive geopolitical situation".

Eurovision is heading to Burgas after the shock announcement from the EBU and host broadcaster BNT.The Black Sea resort beat competition from Bulgarian capital Sofia to hold the 71st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, so what do you know about where we're heading? We hear from the EBU's Head of Communications Dave Goodman on why the city was chosen, plus we get the thoughts of Bulgarian Eurovision commentator Elena Rosberg.Finally friend of the podcast Manuela Dimitrova from Exodo Travel returns with her tips for anyone planning to head to Burgas next year.To find out more about Excedo Travel click hereClick this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Zoe (Austria 2016) - done at the OGAE Germany Convention 2026, Munich Interview with Kurt Anthony (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026) done at the event Interview with Klavdia (Greece 2025) done at LondonHagen 2026 Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Ross Bennett Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests                 Zoe (Austria 2016) - at OGAE Germany 2026 Convention Interview with Zoe (Austria 2016):  The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 came from Sweden's Capital Stockholm and the venue was the Ericsson Globe. Austria was represented by a young Zoe who performed the song "Loin d'ici" which came 13th in the Grand Final after the Voting Sequence. Ten years later OGAE Germany invited Zoe to the annual convention where she performed a concert and of course chatted about her time at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. The Radio International Interview Team were on location to conduct an interview Zoe and this will be broadcast on the show this week. Enjoy!     Kurt Anthony and Team at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026   POSTPONED TO NEXT WEEK's SHOW:  Interview with Kurt Anthony (MESC 2026): The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bella" and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria coming 18th. You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE On the show this week listen back to an interview the Radio International Team did in Malta with Kurt Anthony who participated at the Malta Eurovison Song Contest 2026 with the song "On the Borderline". Sadly, the entry did not advance into the Grand Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest. But listen back to this funny interview which will air on the show this week.  Klavdia (Greece 2025) with JP at LondonHagen 2026 Interview with Klavdia (Greece 2025):  Earlier on in Apr 2026 the LondonHagen Event took place with the participation of many artists from the Eurovision Song Contest and national finals. Radio International has already broadcast many of them but there are a few more in the archive. So this week listen to an interview with Klavdia who represented Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Asteromata" coming 6th in the Grand Final in Basel, Swizte. Enjoy listening to this joint interview on the show this week.       The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Ross Bennett continues the summer series with Letter H and will explain the Rules of the Game.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom. AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with The Busker (Malta 2023) - done at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Red Carpet event Interview with Stefan Galea (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026) done at the event Interview with Patrick Jean and Scarlet (Melodifestivalen) done at LondonHagen 2026 Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Dermot Manning Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests     The Busker (Malta 2023) with JP   Interview with The Busker (Malta 2023):  The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bella" and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria coming 18th. At the event's televised Red Carpet Event on TVM Radio International had the pleasure to once again meet Malta Eurovision entrans 2023 - The Busker who represented Malta with the Song "Dance (Our own party)" which came 15th in Semi Final 1 of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.    Stefan Galea at Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Interview with Stefan Galea (MESC 2026): The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bella" and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria coming 18th. You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE On the show this week listen back to an interview the Radio International Team did in Malta with Stefan Galea who took part in the Malta Eurovison Song Contest five times. Stefan first took part in the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest back in 2009 with the song "Shake up, Wake up". He is a five-time contestant in the Maltese selection for the Eurovision Song Contest: participating in 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 respectively with his entries "Light Up My Life", "Heartbreaker", "Numb", "Lablab (Talk Talk)" and "Pose". He was also a contestant on the first season of X Factor Malta. Unfortunately, in 2026 he did not qualify for the Grand Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest from the Semi Final with the song "Pose". The Radio International Interview Team were on location in Malta and conducted interviews with all the artists and this week listen to the interview with Stefan Galea.    Patrick Jean and Scarlet (Melodifestivalen, Sweden)  Interview with Scarlet and Patrick Jean (Melodifestivalen):  Also Scarlet as well as Patrick Jean were  part of LondonHagen 2026 performing their Melodifestivalen entries to an international audience. JP and Salman had the pleasure to meet and interview both ladies from Scarlet and Patrick Jean in London in the run-up to the show in the evening. Patrick Jean is not only a singer but also a successful songwriter in Sweden and is behind The Mama's Melodifestivalen Winner "Move". In the 2026 edition of Melodifestivalen Patrick entered with "Dusk till Dawn"  Scarlet have been participating in Sweden's Melodifestivalen twice. In 2024, Scarlet debuted at Melodifestivalen with the song "Circus X" which advanced from the Heat to Final Kval where it reached fourth place but only  the Top 2 advanced. But then their 2025 offering "Sweet n' Psycho" made it to the Grand Final of Melodivfestivalen 2026 and reached Number 7 at the end of the voting.   Enjoy listening to this joint interview on the show this week.       The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Dermot Manning continues the summer series with Letter G and will explain the Rules of the Game. :)     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

The Eurowhat Movie Club celebrates the legacy of Olivia Newton-John's film career with a detour into the roller disco classic(?) Xanadu. And OH BOY do we have questions...

It's getting down to the wire for WestJet and the union representing thousands of its flight attendants. They still don't have a new contract, and the airline has cancelled nearly 200 flights. A lockout or a strike could start as early as tomorrow morning. Leaving passengers frustrated on one of the busiest summer travel weekends.Also: Communities across Canada are marking Emancipation Day. It's the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834, and honours the resilience of Black communities and the turning point in the struggle to end slavery. But the battle to have the day officially recognized took a long time to see success.And: With performers from dozens of countries - and tens of millions of fans tuning in every year - there aren't many stages bigger than the Eurovision Song Contest. And next year, Canada will be taking part for the first time. Though Canadians have competed before on behalf of other countries. You'll hear from some of them to get a peek behind the curtain of what its like.Plus: B.C. wildfires, Fake food circulating in India, How wildfires are impacting wineries, and more.

We'll be covering the famously terrible 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in a livestream later this year, but we thought we ought to cover the second place winner (and Oscar's favorite!), 1991's ESC at Cinecittà in Rome. And since we couldn't keep this many mediocre ballads to ourselves, joining us for this highly dysfunctional edition of Eurovision is the hilarious writer & comedian Corin Wells. (Dropout, The Amber Ruffin Show). Jeremy can't believe they let this sax solo slide, Dimitry needs more people to cover Amina, Corin's playing her first Eurovision on Expert difficulty, and Oscar traces the origins of all of 91's choreo to an unlikely source. Follow Corin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/charity_corin/ Watch ESC 1991 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxxAhLkmCBk Watch the BBC version of ESC 1991, complete with Wogan's commentary (lower quality audio, but worth it): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XP5aYS9J2T-TIM3eZRTIHBQ4TjWuVuzi/view?usp=sharing Watch the winners of the 80s & 90s on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrVhbji3NU0&list=PLOkEuXDlyT_k&pp=0gcJCfICOCosWNinsAgC Vote for your favorite winners of the 80s & 90s: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K5ke1rSPkmhfyulC3uYIB6y8iS_lK8Zd9SFx1UvsbuQ/   Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelistsEurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

The instantly-doomed American Song Contest really did seem like a good idea at the time: 56 states and territories competing for the hearts and minds of the public on NBC. The execution was not great, but we were pot-committed back in 2022 when we covered this pale imitation of Eurovision. What lessons can be learned before Asia tries its hand at the ESC formula?

For millions of people, Eurovision is a cultural institution, and one of the biggest live television events on Earth. But for many Americans, it remains a complete mystery. In this episode, producer Andrew Anderson takes Dallas and Grace on a joyful crash course through the history, music, controversies, and glorious absurdity of the Eurovision Song Contest. Along the way, they discover which music superstars got their start in Eurovision, how receiving “nul points” can ruin or launch a career, and what this competition reveals about Europe itself. Featuring “Doctor Eurovision” Paul Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China's leader Xi Jinping tells visiting US President Donald Trump that there could be conflict if their relationship is not managed properly. In a busy day of diplomacy in Beijing, Mr Trump said the two countries could enjoy greater prosperity and co-operation. Also in this podcast: Ukraine says Russia continues to launch drones on its territory. A senior minister resigns in Britain - throwing the prime minister's future into further doubt. There have been protests in Cuba over the economic crisis. And Israel's entrant in this year Eurovision Song Contest talks about the controversy surrounding his participation.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

President Trump is travelling to Beijing, on the first trip to China by a US leader since he last went there in 2017. The main focus of his highly significant talks with Xi Jinping will be the tense trade relationship between the two superpowers. President Trump said he would also have a "long chat" with President Xi about Iran. Also: we have the latest from the court battle between two of the biggest names in tech - Elon Musk and Sam Altman. How just one infusion of immune cells could suppress HIV for years. The viral video of a mafia-linked illegal horse race in Sicily - escorted by armed scooter riders - that's led police to seize the animals and launch an investigation. And Israel makes it through to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, as five countries boycott the event over the war in Gaza. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukFILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo