Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour following his recent pro-Palestinian comments during a recent performance. Several venues reportedly objected to having him perform, with some threatening to cancel shows if he remained on the lineup, prompting Sheeran’s team to remove him from the tour. The decision sparks a broader debate over artists using the concert stage for political statements, free speech, and where the line should be drawn.

<p>Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s U.S. tour following his recent pro-Palestinian comments during a recent performance. Several venues reportedly objected to having him perform, with some threatening to cancel shows if he remained on the lineup, prompting Sheeran&rsquo;s team to remove him from the tour. The decision sparks a broader debate over artists using the concert stage for political statements, free speech, and where the line should be drawn.</p>

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NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch."

NightSide With Dan Rea

When Politics Costs You a Tour - Part 1

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