Two Jewish comedians' Edinburgh Fringe shows have been cancelled over 'staff safety concerns'.

It’s the latest in a series of controversies over appears at, and funds, Edinburgh’s festivals.

Jenny Niven, who runs the Edinburgh International Book Festival, tells us how she navigates the arts, politics and protest.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Follow this link for free tickets to our live show at the Edinburgh Fringe, featuring Irvine Welsh, on Wednesday 6 August 2025: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/scotcast

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