British Airways Ends Sponsorship of Louis Theroux's Podcast
British Airways has terminated its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following an interview with musician Bobby Vylan of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan.
The decision comes after Bobby Vylan's appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, where he was asked about leading chants of "death to the IDF" during a performance at Glastonbury, in protest of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bobby Vylan led chants of "death to the IDF" in protest of what the UN has called genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza by Israel.
Bob Vylan's Glastonbury appearance earlier this year sparked controversy, and British Airways has since stopped advertising on the podcast.
Author's summary: British Airways ends podcast sponsorship after controversial interview.