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The Latest Breaking News from Joe Rogan

How $1bn push into podcasts led to Spotify’s growing pains

Streaming firm is facing a cocktail of crises, from culture wars to competition concerns

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #20: Joe Rogan is just one rogue in podcasting’s wild west

In this week’s newsletter: the beauty of podcasts is that anyone can start one and be successful. But that also means Rogan’s is far from the first show to get out of hand

The Guardian - UK

Roxane Gay on decision to pull podcast from Spotify over Joe Rogan row: ‘I won’t look the other way’

‘I’m trying to do the best I can, and take a stand when I think I can have an impact’

The Independent UK

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Spotify defends Rogan deal as stock plunges

LOS ANGELES: The head of embattled streaming service Spotify has told staff that Joe Rogan is vital to the company, but that he doesn't agree with the controversial podcaster.

Bangkok Post

Spotify CEO backs Joe Rogan's podcast with flimsy, roundabout defense

Is Spotify a platform or a publisher? Who cares, when the misinformation is spreading no matter what we call it?

Input

No, prestigious medical journal The Lancet did not advocate against vaccine mandates

A tweet retweeted by Nationals senator Matt Canavan and basketballer Andrew Bogut this week implied medical journal The Lancet had come out against vaccine mandates. But that implication isn't correct.

ABC News

Spotify CEO’s wealth drops by $1bn in 2022 amid Joe Rogan controversy

Streaming giant’s share price has dropped by almost one-third this year

The Independent UK

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Joe Rogan: No new episodes for a week as Spotify CEO says it does not closely monitor podcast

No new episode since 27 January

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart sides with Joe Rogan as more artists leave Spotify: ‘This overreaction is a mistake’

Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and more have removed their catalogues from the streaming platform

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson defends Joe Rogan over Covid misinformation criticism

Fox News host praises podcaster for warning people about the dangers of gorillas in the wild

The Independent UK

Spotify CEO claims streaming giant does not supervise Joe Rogan as they are a ‘platform’ not ‘publisher’

String of musicians have left the streaming giant in protest at

The Independent UK

Spotify expects growth to slow as Joe Rogan row continues

It comes as the platform continues to face criticism for its handling of coronavirus 'misinformation'

Wales Online

Spotify CEO tells employees why the company doesn’t edit Joe Rogan: It’s a platform

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek told employees Wednesday morning that the streaming service doesn’t closely supervise controversial podcast host Joe Rogan because the company sees itself as a platform to distribute Rogan’s show rather than as Rogan’s publisher, according to two employees who listened to the remarks.

Los Angeles Times

'Science Vs' podcast host calls Spotify's support of Joe Rogan 'a slap in the face'

In protest, the podcast will stop releasing its typical episodes, focusing on misinformation-debunking instead.

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Salon

Rogan can't stop talking up ivermectin

"No legitimate news source should have reported on it," an expert said of the ivermectin press release Rogan shared

Benzinga

This Note's For You: Spotify Falls On Q4 Earnings Amid Neil Young, Joe Rogan Squabble

Streaming platform Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) reported fourth-quarter and full fiscal year financial earnings after the market close Wednesday. Here are the highlights — and how shares are reacting.

Reason

Kat Rosenfield: Meet Joe Rogan's Dumbest Fans

The novelist and essayist attacked CNN's handling of Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan—and promptly drew the ugly ire of the podcaster's admirers!

Daily Mirror

Joe Rogan calls Meghan Markle 'American hussy that ruined my prince' in unearthed podcast

Controversial comic Joe Rogan mocked Meghan Markle in an episode of his Spotify podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, before the former royal and husband Prince Harry expressed their concerns over his Covid vaccine views

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The Independent UK

Stewart Lee to remove stand-up catalogue from Spotify amid Joe Rogan ‘misinformation’ controversy

‘For too long internet platforms have been able to spread lies with impunity,’ said the comedian

Los Angeles Times

Crosby and Stills join Nash and Young in growing Spotify boycott over Joe Rogan

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young are getting the band back together to boycott Spotify.

Tribune News Service

Mary Trump joins Spotify exodus after Joe Rogan controversy

Mary Trump has added her name to the list of personalities no longer wanting to be associated with Spotify.

The Guardian - UK

Not such a civil service after all

The Independent UK

Joe Rogan: No new episodes for a week as Spotify CEO says it does not closely monitor podcast

No new episode since 27 January

The Independent UK

Spotify: How to quit controversy-hit streaming service

Neil Young and Joni Mitchell among musicians to leave platform over host’s alleged misinformation

Los Angeles Times

Neil Young quitting Spotify boosts subscribers for smaller streaming rivals

LOS ANGELES — When folk-rock musician Neil Young chose to cut ties with Spotify over concerns about misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast, he created opportunities for smaller rival music streaming services.

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