Spotify commits to doing more to mitigate COVID-19 misinformation

Kalila Welch

January 31, 2022 2:38

Global audio streaming service Spotify has addressed growing concerns about its approach to COVID-19 misinformation, following significant backlash from the platforms creators and listeners in light of its ongoing support of divisive podcast host, and known anti-vaxxer Joe Rogan.

Rogan’s podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ was made a Spotify exclusive in September 2020, following a deal worth a reported US$100 million. Despite Rogan’s controversial views regarding COVID-19, the podcast remains the platform’s most popular podcast globally, topping Australia’s Spotify Wrapped charts in December 2021.

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Kalila Welch

Kalila Welch joined the Mumbrella editorial team in November 2021. She took a brief career break in mid 2023 to complete her Masters of Journalism before returning to Mumbrella for a year.

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