Editorial: Rock stars vs. COVID lies: We hope Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have started a thing Want Spotify to serve up Neil Young’s masterpiece “Heart of Gold?” Miami Herald · Jan 31, 2022
Spotify adds content warnings as Joe Rogan apologises over Covid controversy Music streaming giant Spotify has published its content policies, which have not been changed, and said it would add a content advisory to any podcasts discussing Covid-19. The move comes after a backlash over a recent episode of prominent vaccine skeptic Joe Rogan, which prompted musicians Neil Young and Joni… France 24 · Jan 31, 2022
Joe Rogan responds to Spotify row and Covid misinformation claims after Neil Young pulls music from streaming service The MMA broadcaster has uploaded a ten-minute video on Instagram responding to the claims. Irish Mirror · Jan 31, 2022
Neil Young vs Joe Rogan: Has Young finally sparked an artists’ revolt against Spotify? After a decade of musicians being expected to produce the same amount and quality of music for a tiny fraction of their pre-streaming returns, their rumblings of dissent have become a roar, writes Mark Beaumont The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ after Spotify misinformation controversy Podcast host apologises to streaming service, which has faced criticism over episodes featuring guests who shared Covid conspiracy theories The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022
Joe Rogan apologises, Spotify to add advisory to podcasts Popular American podcaster Joe Rogan has apologised amid a backlash against Covid-19 misinformation in his programme, while his platform, Spotify Technology SA , said it would add a "content advisory" to any episode with discussion of the coronavirus. Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2022
Spotify to Link Virus Content to Covid Facts after Misinformation Row Music streaming giant Spotify announced Sunday it would start guiding listeners of podcasts discussing Covid-19 to facts about the pandemic, after artists including Neil Young pulled their songs from the platform in anger at misinformation. The artists, also including Joni Mitchell, last week demanded that Spotify remove their music or… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2022
Joe Rogan's full response to Spotify row and Covid misinformation claims 'I’ve never tried to do anything with this podcast other than just talk to people and have interesting conversations' Wales Online · Jan 31, 2022
Covid briefing: Six things as Spotify responds to Joe Rogan coronavirus misinformation amid Neil Young, Harry and Meghan backlash The streaming giant has seen a major backlash after Neil Young's exit Wales Online · Jan 31, 2022
Joe Rogan responds after Spotify Covid misinformation backlash Podcaster Joe Rogan has vowed “do my best in the future to balance things out” amid an ongoing controversy that his deal with Spotify helps spread Covid misinformation. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2022
Spotify responds to Covid misinformation backlash sparked by Neil Young’s exit The platform’s chief executive said it will ‘combat misinformation’ with a content advisory on any podcast which discusses Covid-19. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022
Why did Spotify choose Joe Rogan over Neil Young? The battle lasted two days, and Joe Rogan won without making a peep The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022
Covid news: UK health secretary says mandatory vaccination for NHS workers ‘no longer proportionate’ – as it happened Sajid Javid says says mandatory jabs were ‘right policy at the time’ but announces review The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022
Joe Rogan and Spotify CEO respond to critics following boycotts Spotify will add a content advisory to any podcast episode that contains COVID-19 "discussion," Daniel Ek said. Axios · Jan 31, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2022 Spotify to direct listeners to accurate Covid information after Joe Rogan outcry Streaming platform publishes rules for creators and announces plan to tackle misinformation, including ‘content advisories’
Los Angeles Times · Jan 30, 2022 Spotify finally explains its COVID-19 misinformation policy, but hints Joe Rogan is safe Following weeks of criticism over Spotify’s controversial podcast host Joe Rogan and the company’s opaque approach to moderating potentially harmful inaccurate content about COVID-19 on its platform, the CEO of the popular streaming service Daniel Ek acknowledged Sunday that “we haven’t been transparent around the policies that guide our content…
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022 Spotify to add Covid content advisory labels in response to Joe Rogan misinformation controversy Move came hours after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expressed ‘concerns’
ABC News · Jan 30, 2022 Podcaster Joe Rogan responds to Spotify controversy over promotion of virus misinformation Podcaster Joe Rogan says he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have "different opinions", in response to criticism over his podcasts spreading virus misinformation.
Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2022 Prince Harry, Meghan express 'concerns' over COVID-19 misinformation on Spotify The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have “concerns” about how Spotify has allowed and promoted the spread of COVID-19 misinformation on its platform.
The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2022 Joe Rogan: rise of a highly controversial cultural power In a row over Covid misinformation, Spotify sided with the wildly successful podcast host over Neil Young
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022 Podcasts were meant to revive Spotify. Now it’s on the culture war frontline Neil Young versus Joe Rogan is a PR disaster and a sign the digital platform has lost its way
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022 Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform
ABC News · Jan 30, 2022 James Blunt jokes he will release new music if Spotify does not remove Joe Rogan podcast James Blunt has joked on social media that he will release new music if Spotify does not remove podcaster Joe Rogan from the streaming platform.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29, 2022 Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify, Joe Rogan "Irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives," Joni Mitchell said. "I stand in solidarity with Neil Young and the global scientific and medical communities on this issue."
The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2022 Trevor Noah mocks Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson over conversation about skin colour Controversial podcast host had engaged in a discussion about who should be considered Black