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The case for why U.S. Christian musician Sean Feucht should still be allowed to perform across Canada

Music journalist Carl Wilson explains why he thinks Christian rock singer Sean Feucht should be allowed to perform in Canada.

Music journalist Carl Wilson explains why Canadians might want to be cautious about censoring the musician

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A man in a t-shirt, shorts and sunglasses holds his arms above his head on an outdoor stage while a drummer and guitarist perform behind him.
Sean Feucht, a MAGA-affiliated Christian rocker, performs in a field in Alfred and Plantagenet, Ont., east of Ottawa, on July 26, 2025. Feucht was planning to play a free show in Gatineau, Que., but the National Capital Commission refused to issue a permit. (Félix Pilon/Radio-Canada)

Sean Feucht is an American Christian rock performer whose current Canadian tour has faced protests and permits being revoked at some events, in response to the MAGA-affiliated musician's anti-2SLGBTQ+ views.

But, today on Commotion, music journalist Carl Wilson tells host Elamin Abdelmahmoud why he thinks we should just let Sean Feucht sing.

WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube (this segment begins at 17:41):

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Carl Wilson produced by Stuart Berman.

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