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Spotify’s nuanced response to Joe Rogan controversy
Spotify, the audio streaming platform, has aimed to balance creator freedom with content moderation as it responds to controversy surrounding “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.
The background
A recent episode of Joe Rogan’s popular, long-running podcast, which is exclusively available on Spotify, featured misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine. In response, artists like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell pulled their content from Spotify – a move, in turn, reigniting a wider debate about how media and tech platforms empower creators and moderate content.
Spotify’s response strategy
- Spotify discussed various content issues with Rogan’s team, who retain full creative control of his...
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