The Last Word with Matt Cooper British Airways Pulls Louis Theroux Sponsorship After Bob Vylan Appearance
Oct 28, 2025
Dee Reddy, a music journalist known for her insightful commentary, and Dave Hanratty, a music commentator and host of the No Encore podcast, tackle some pressing topics. They dissect British Airways' decision to halt sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following controversial comments from Bob Vylan's frontman. The duo also explores the balance between artists' political responsibilities and audience expectations, while highlighting interesting new music, like the AI-generated project I Appreciate You and the buzz around Fred Again's multimedia event in Dublin.
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Sponsorship Pull After Controversial Guest
- British Airways paused Louis Theroux’s podcast sponsorship after Bob Vylan's interview about chanting “death to the IDF.”
- Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty view the move as puzzling given Theroux's history of controversial guests.
Bob Vylan’s Defiant Stance At Glastonbury
- Bob Vylan defended chanting “death to the IDF” at Glastonbury and said he would do it again.
- Dave Hanratty detailed the band's defiant response and the mixed consequences they've faced since summer.
Theroux’s Longstanding Methodology
- Louis Theroux’s interviewing style involves hosting controversial figures and letting them lay out their arguments.
- Dave Hanratty argued that Theroux's approach makes BA's decision surprising given his documentary history.