The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews

Episode 289: Rough

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Bulgaria returns to Eurovision following a three-year absence. We take a look at the country's history at the Contest: a rough start in its initial tenure, a renaissance after its first hiatus, and looking ahead to how Bulgaria's next tenure may go.

Rough Summary
  • Selection Season So Far: Moldova, Malta, Luxembourg, Georgia, Israel, Switzerland (0:40)
  • Join the EuroWhat? AV Club (4:29)
  • Bulgaria's History at Eurovision (6:30)
  • How is Bulgaria selecting for 2026? (28:32)
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