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Germany's plan for Eurovision redemption
Ep. 117
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This week we're given a rare interview with Germany's Head of Delegation to hear more about their plan to return to the left-hand side of the scoreboard.
Alexandra Wolfslast tells us about the personal impact her country's poor form has had on her professionally, how she plans to bring success back to her nation, and we find out more about how reparations for their selection show taking place this Friday.
We also head to Italy to react to Sanremo, and there's a special congratulations for two Euro Trip podcast listeners.
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