It's the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast. Presenter and music journalist Steve Holden will be chatting to star guests, as well as the singers and artists who'll be competing in Basel, Switzerland in 2025.
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Episode 34: Klavdia, Kyle Alessandro & Sissal
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Three of this year’s Grand Finalists join Steve to debrief this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Klavdia finished in sixth position for Greece with Asteromata and talks about her final performance, the secrets behind her quick change and the celebrations back home. Norway’s Kyle Alessandro and Denmark’s Sissal became firm friends during the Eurovisi…
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How connected is the EU to its capital, Brussels?
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Brussels Commissioner for Brussels Alain Hutchinson, credited for building bridges between the EU and its capital, tells Radio Schuman how Brussels learned to embrace its position, how his office helps expats in the city and how Eurocrats have started to break out of their bubble. In this episode, we also look at a NATO Parliamentary Assembly in th…
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Why Europe should be worried about the ongoing drought
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Radio Schuman speaks with water and drought expert Niko Wanders as many European countries are seeing record-low rainfall. How worrying is this and what is the impact? What can we expect if this weather continues? And what can ordinary citizens do to mitigate the worst-case scenarios? We also look at a meeting the European and African Union as the …
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Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression
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With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. Radio Schuman asked Euronews reporter Alice Tidey whether it can move swiftly enough, whether the proposal has garnered wide-spread support, and about the next necessary steps. We also look at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brus…
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Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood?
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A highly-anticipated EU-UK summit is taking place in London today, five years after Brexit. Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews correspondent Shona Murray to discuss why the meeting itself is extraordinary, what both parties have put on the table, and why they will likely come to an agreement on defence. This episode also looks at the European Humani…
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It's a victory for Austria! Hear from JJ, just minutes after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with his operatic Wasted Love. He achieved 436 points in the Grand Final. The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is brought to you by Novartis! It is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Desi…
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Two Eurovision legends join forces as Käärijä and Baby Lasagna team up for the Grand Final in Basel! The pair sit down with Steve to discuss their much anticipated collab #eurodab! They talk about finally meeting in real life for the first time, their experiences as iconic runners-up in Liverpool 2023 and Malmö 2024 and what happens when they join …
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Prepare yourself.... as Irish Eurovision legends Jedward are finally on the podcast! Brothers John and Edward are two-time competitors, taking part in 2011 AND 2012 with Lipstick and Waterline for Ireland. They talk about their time in Basel, their love of the Eurovision Song Contest, and whether they would ever come back for a third time. The Offi…
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Can Eurovision succeed in uniting through music?
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Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews' Eurovision aficionado Gerardo Fortuna about this year's controversies and how organisers are working to ensure Eurovision doesn't become a political competition. This episode of Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Episode 30: Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers + Gjon’s Tears
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Your ten qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here! The artists representing Denmark, Latvia, Israel, Austria, Finland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Greece, Armenia and Malta give their reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Gjon’s Tears also joins us to chat about what he’s been up to since his thi…
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Italy’s Lucio Corsi is bringing his poetic song Volevo Essere Un Duro to the Eurovision stage in Basel. He sits down with Steve (and his friend & translator Francis) to discuss his love of the quiet life in Tuscany, the meaning behind his song and his pet parrot. The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is brought to you by Novartis! It is prod…
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EU must lead on climate in light of US 'stupidity' , says former UN rights chief MARY
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Mary Robinson, the former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticised the US for what she termed a "stupid" approach to climate change, and called on the EU to step up to “fulfil necessary commitments” in an interview with Radio Schuman. In this episode, we also look at today’s Foreign Affairs council focusing on EU–US tra…
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Episode 28: Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers + Marina Satti, iolanda & Jerry Heil
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Your ten qualifiers from the first semi-final are right here! The artists representing Iceland, Norway, Albania, Sweden, The Netherlands, San Marino, Portugal, Estonia, Ukraine and Poland give their reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. We also catch up with three members of the Class of 2024: Marina Sa…
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Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin
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Radio Schuman talks with Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina, who has been following the whirlwind of events leading up to a possible meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian Presidents in Turkey on Thursday. What are the chances of such a face-to-face meeting, which would be a first since the full-blown Russian invasion started in 2022? Will Pu…
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Get ready to serve and run with Malta's Miriana Conte and Azerbaijan's Mamagama! First up, Miriana tells us about her journey to Basel, the pride in representing her country with Serving, and how she's exhausted her country's supply of exercise balls! Next, singing for Azerbaijan with Run with U, it's Mamagama. Asaf, Hasan and Arif tell us about th…
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338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock?
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Radio Schuman spoke with outgoing Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt about Brussels being without rule for almost a year, how this damages Brussels' reputation, and hurts locals. Why it is so difficult to come to an agreement? And will there be a re-election? We also head to the Western Balkans for the start of European Council Presiden…
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Episode 26: Sandra Studer & Hazel Brugger
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It's time to get the know the hosts of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Basel! TV host and singer Sandra Studer and comedian Hazel Brugger are presenting the live finals together. The pair sit down with Steve to talk about hosting the best show on earth, some secrets behind the production and whether they've heard anything from Celine Dion. T…
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Irish PM says EU must challenge Hungary’s ‘outrageous’ vetoes
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In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin urged the European Union to crack down on what he calls Hungary's "abuse of vetoes". He discussed what tools could be used, Ukraine's accession to the bloc and Hungary's recent ban on public events by LGBTQ+ communities such as Pride. We also look at strategic talks be…
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The representatives from France and Georgia speak about their Eurovision journeys. French singer Louane tells us about her poignant ballad Maman, which features her daughter, as well as that huge reveal at the Stade de France in Paris. Next, Georgia’s Mariam Shengelia tells us about her song Freedom, representing her country, and the love of her li…
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Episode 24: Live from Basel - A Novartis Special
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Some of the biggest creative brains at the Eurovision Song Contest join a special episode of the podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the Novartis Pavilion in Basel. Joining Steve is Teya, Ralf Mackenbach, Ace Bowerman, Jorge Antonio Fujizaki and Melanie Wehbe. Teya represented Austria in 2023 with Who The Hell Is Edgar? and is now the …
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On this episode, Steve speaks to German representatives Abor & Tynna, as well as Israeli singer Yuval Raphael. First up, brother and sister duo Abor & Tynna chat about their energetic song, Baller, which is the first German entry in the German language for nearly 20 years. Next, it’s Yuval Raphael, representing Israel with the stirring ballad New D…
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Russia’s Victory Day parade and Europe’s dilemma
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Radio Schuman spoke with Euronews’ Sasha Vakulina about what to expect from Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on Friday, the ceasefire disruptions, the European participants and what punishment they could risk for attending. In this episode, we also head to Nancy in France, where Poland and France are expected to deepen defence ties. Finally, looki…
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It's finally sauna time as Swedish representatives join the podcast, along with Ukraine's Ziferblat. KAJ (Kevin, Axel and Jakob) talk about their sauna anthem Bara Bada Bastu, their thoughts on being one of the favourites this year, and why Finland's Lordi left a lasting impression (literally) on the band. Next up, twin brothers Daniil & Valentyn f…
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US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science
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One Brussels university has opened its doors to researchers threatened by the US administration's attack on science. Radio Schuman spoke with the university's rector about its incentive to help scientists relocate to Brussels, the response from across the pond, and whether this could spur mass migration of great thinkers to Europe. We will also loo…
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The artists from Austria and Latvia drop by for the latest episode of the podcast! Austrian opera star JJ is ready to bring drama to his Wasted Love performance. He talks about bonding with Conchita, working with 2023 contestant Teya, and his ‘choatic’ friendship with Denmark’s Sissal. Then, all six members of Latvian folk-pop group Tatumeitas tell…
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On today’s podcast, we say a big hello to Claude from the Netherlands and Montenegro’s Nina Žižić. Claude is bringing his feelgood anthem C’est La Vie to the stage. He tells us about his road to Basel, his musical heroes, and why everyone’s going to be hearing his mother at the Contest. Nina Žižić first represented Montenegro back in 2013 as the si…
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Trump's movie tariffs throw the European film industry into turmoil
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US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on non-US films. Is the EU movie industry the latest political pawn in the EU-US trade war? In this episode, we also head to the Vatican for the start of the highly secretive Conclave. Finally, where in the EU do workers receive the highest pay? Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa…
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Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz
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German lawmakers will gather in the Bundestag on Tuesday to elect Friedrich Merz as the country's new chancellor. In the run-up to this vote, we asked Berlin-based Euronews reporter Zara Riffler what Germans are expecting from their new leader, and how his focus may be elsewhere. We also look at high-level discussions on how to ensure sustainable s…
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Episode 19: Marko Bošnjak, Shkodra Elektronike & Theo Evan
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It’s a triple threat as Croatia’s Marko Bosnjak, Albania’s Shkodra Elektronike and Theo Evan from Cyprus visit the podcast. First up, Marko Bošnjak has been baking his Poison Cake for the Eurovision stage. Albanian powerhouse duo Shkodra Elektronike tell Steve all about the famous legend inspiring their song Zjerm. And finally, please be quiet as C…
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Estonia’s Coffee King Tommy Cash and Slovenia’s TV presenter-turned-Eurovision star Klemen join Steve on today’s episode of the podcast. First up, Tommy Cash takes part in his first EVER podcast to discuss the creation of Espresso Macchiato, his friendship with Charli XCX and the famous names backing him for Eurovision victory. Next, Klemen brings …
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Trade negotiations between the EU and the US : where do we stand?
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One month into the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, can the EU and the US find common ground? And what happens if they don’t strike any deal? We put these questions and more to Sven Van Kerckhoven, professor of political economics at Brussels university VUB. We also head to Strasbourg for the European Parliament’s plenary sessions, which start t…
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Episode 17: Væb, Justyna Steczkowska & NAPA
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The rehearsals in Basel have begun and we're speaking to three acts who performed on stage on day one of the Contest - Væb, Justyna Steczkowska & NAPA! First up, it's Icelandic duo Væb who are opening the whole event with their ocean-inspired anthem RÓA. Brothers Matthías and Hálfdán talk about their rehearsals, whale watching, and their fame in Ic…
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