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Spotify's CEO apologizes to employees over Joe Rogan controversy

LOS ANGELES — Seeking to quiet the furor over Joe Rogan, Spotify Chief Executive Daniel Ek issued an extraordinary memo to employees Sunday, apologizing for the drama they had to endure surrounding the controversial podcast host.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2022

Dwayne Johnson appears to withdraw Joe Rogan support after N-word video

Johnson, who supported Rogan’s response to widespread criticism over Covid misinformation, appears to backtrack

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2022

DOGE And SHIB Fly, Spotify Action On Joe Rogan, Ford Production Cut And More: 5 Headlines You May Have Missed From This Weekend

Heading into a new trading week, here is a quick roundup of the top five stories from the technology, corporate and cryptocurrency sectors that investors would not want to miss out on from the weekend.

Benzinga · Feb 7, 2022

Robin Abcarian: After the big Spotify desertion, Joe Rogan and the streaming service vow to do better

I'll be the first to admit, I do not understand the popularity of "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. My only consolation is that Rogan doesn't appear to, either.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2022

Viewpoint 1: Mad about Joe Rogan? Be madder at streaming monopolies

The recent controversy about Spotify with Joe Rogan and Neil Young is only partly about disinformation and offensive content. It also illustrates how streaming monopolies are using market power to lock in consumers and artists by making it difficult to leave their platforms. And it shows the inherent problems that…

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022

Joe Rogan Spotify cancellation 'not the answer' says boss

The podcast host has attracted criticism for his comments on Covid vaccines and racial slurs

Wales Online · Feb 7, 2022

Spotify removes Joe Rogan episodes

After India.Arie calls out Rogan for use of N-word, Spotify dumps episodes — and he admits, "I f**ked up"

Salon · Feb 7, 2022

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle slammed as 'brain-dead' and 'deadbeats' on US talk show

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been branded as 'grifters' by US talk show host Tucker Carlson over their ongoing feud with music giant Spotify.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2022

Spotify CEO to employees: Canceling Rogan not 'the answer'

Spotify’s CEO says in a note to employees Sunday that while he condemned podcaster Joe Rogan’s use of racist language, he does not believe that cutting ties with the popular personality was the answer

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Spotify CEO says company won't be "silencing" Joe Rogan

CEO told staffers in memo obtained by Axios such disputes are inevitable as the firm chases goal of becoming "the global audio platform."

Axios · Feb 7, 2022