The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest concluded over the weekend. After a close tally, Austrian singer JJ won the top prize with the song “Wasted Love.” The runner-up was Israel, whose inclusion in the contest has sparked controversy over the country’s military actions in Gaza. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the details.
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