Taylor Swift Concerts Canceled in Austria Amid Terror Threats | EWTN News Nightly

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Reaction is pouring in after 2 sold out shows from American superstar Taylor Swift were canceled in Austria. The move after officials say they uncovered a terror plot to strike the concerts. Ticket-holders say they are devastated. Fans known as Swifties spent thousands of dollars on travel, hotel and food, in one of Europe's most expensive cities. One fan said as soon as she heard the show was canceled she began to cry. Authorities say 2 suspects showed signs of being inspired by ISIS, and they planned to use knives and homemade explosives during the concert. Ticket-holders were given a full refund. A research fellow and visiting professor at Duke University, Timothy Ward Nichols, joins to discuss why concert venues have become a popular target for Islamic terror groups in Europe. Austrian officials also found ISIS propaganda materials in the homes of the suspects. Nichols shares how entrenched the terror group is in Europe and what they are seeking. He tells us how radicalization happens and what the typical profile of a person is who may be attracted to this type of activity. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf