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

No new episode since 27 January

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

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.

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

The row had already escalated on Tuesday when White House press secretary Jen Psaki said 'more can be done' by Spotify to tackle the spread of coronavirus misinformation

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.

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

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