Join Alix, Max, and Bart as they give their hot takes on the entries from Hungary, Lithuania, Denmark, and Belgium. This week, Alix and Bart are not impressed with Max’s literary analysis of Hungary’s lyrics, Alix tries to figure out who might be voting for Denmark, and all three have already forgotten what Lithuania sounds like.

Songs featured:

• Joci Pápai – “Az én apám” (Hungary)
• Jurijus – “Run With the Lions” (Lithuania)
• Leonora – “Love is Forever” (Denmark)
• Eliot – “Wake Up” (Belgium)

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Ukraine has withdrawn from Eurovision 2019 after a controversial national selection and the refusal of the winner to sign the Ukrainian broadcaster’s contract. Join Alix, Max, and Bart on this bonus episode of Star Spangled Eurovision as they dive deep into what happened this year at Vidbir and how it reflects wider debates among Ukrainians about identity and their place between Europe and Russia.

Watch MARUV’s winning performance at Vidbir here.

You can read a great summary of what happened after MARUV’s victory here.

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Join Alix, Max, and Bart as they cover the entries from Estonia, Croatia, Slovenia, Latvia, Romania, and Germany! This week, the crew tries to figure out the witchcraft behind Estonia’s staging, has some questions about the “sisters” from Germany, and generally agrees that this group of entries are a little low energy.

Songs covered:

• Victor Crone – “Storm” (Estonia) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4bfC0NPl1I
• Roko – “The Dream” (Croatia) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH1XfjICYLc
• Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl – “Sebi” (Slovenia) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Ci3nrBdno
• Carousel – “That Night” (Latvia) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j61TWsjcJY
• Ester Peony – “On a Sunday” (Romania) –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvzruGxaAO4
• S!sters – “Sister” (Germany) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuqS6-KJFgA

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