Mark Savage
Music correspondent who reports on the Eurovision controversy and provides analysis of the dispute over Israel's participation.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 33min
Four countries boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion
Mark Savage, a music correspondent, delves into the controversy surrounding Eurovision, where Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced a boycott over Israel's participation. Peter Bowes, North America correspondent, reports on a congressional briefing about US military strikes on drug-smuggling boats, raising questions about legality. Tom Simons discusses a UK inquiry revealing Vladimir Putin's moral responsibility for the Novichok poisoning, highlighting significant implications in the geopolitical landscape.
Dec 10, 2025 • 43min
The battle for Warner Bros, Eurovision controversy latest over Israel participation, festive TV battles and Meta’s pivot to AI.
Natalie Jarvey, an entertainment reporter, discusses Netflix's monumental $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, exploring the implications for iconic franchises like Harry Potter. Mark Savage, a BBC music reporter, dives into the Eurovision controversy, revealing participant withdrawals and the debate over Israel’s inclusion. Lastly, Alex Hern, an AI correspondent, examines Meta's pivot from metaverse ambitions to investing in artificial intelligence and wearables, questioning the future of VR and the significance of AI in this new direction.
