Why U2’s Palestine statements are receiving criticism
The Hard Shoulder · Newstalk
August 13, 20258m 33s
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Show Notes
U2's statement online condemning the war in Gaza has been roundly criticized, with some claiming its performative and fake. But, other artists who say similar things have been widely praised – so what is the formula behind releasing the right statement?
Joining Kieran to discuss is John O’Brennan, a Professor of European Politics in Maynooth University.