The latter group is what inspired singer-songwriter Neil Young to issue an ultimatum to Spotify: Either it stop hosting Rogan’s podcast or remove all of his music from its platform. While Rogan’s openness to hearing varying points of view is a key element of the podcast’s popularity, it has also brought him strong criticism on occasions when he’s hosted objectionable figures, including far-right leaders, conspiracy theorists and guests who have promoted lies about COVID-19 vaccines.
Rogan, who inked a $100 million licensing deal with Spotify in 2020, describes himself as “a person who sits down with people and has conversations with them.” His show features lengthy interviews on a broad variety of topics including fitness, philosophy, science and culture. Over the past week, the controversy has zeroed in on a different kind of tech company: the music and podcasting streaming service Spotify.Īt the center of the debate is Joe Rogan, host of the popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience.
Over the past two years, just about every major social media platform has faced criticism for the way it has handled misinformation about COVID-19 and those who promote misinformation.
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