Much of the backlash is warranted as Spotify hasn’t been up front about the content of Rogan’s podcast, or misinformation in general. Furore over Joe Rogan’s podcast and Spotify’s subsequent misinformation policies and actions has come both internally and externally. Rogan's exclusivity deal with Spotify is believed to be worth around $100 million, so it's no surprise Spotify doesn't wish to punish someone bringing a lot of money to the company.From musicians pulling their music to a high-profile podcaster pausing their exclusive show, Spotify is under attack from all sides. Spotify's stock price is still hovering around the same value it was when users and artists abandoned the platform. Rogan posted a lengthy video in which he apologises profusely for his continued and repeated use of the N-word, and claims he hasn't said it in years as he now believes there is no acceptable context for a white person to use it. This makes it seem as though it was Rogan who decided to remove the episodes, and Spotify actually took no action. Looking at the issue more broadly, it's critical thinking and open debate that powers real and necessary progress."
We should have clear lines around content and take action when they are crossed, but cancelling voices is a slippery slope. "And I want to make one point very clear - I do not believe that silencing Joe is the answer.
"While I strongly condemn what Joe has said, and I agree with his decision, to remove past episodes from our platform, I realise some will want more." Ek said. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek sent a memo to staff on Sunday, as reported by Sky.
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