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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJoe Rogan: Podcast is staying on Spotify says boss
Spotify boss Daniel Ek has said that although he "strongly" condemns racial slurs and other comments made by US podcast host Joe Rogan, he is not removing him from the platform.
Ek's comments were made in a letter sent to staff, which has been seen by Reuters and Hollywood Reporter.
It follows Rogan's apology over the weekend for his past use of racist language on his popular podcast.
Ek said it was Rogan's decision to remove a number of past episodes.
It followed discussions with the music streaming platform, along with Rogan's own reflections on some of the content in The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, including the use of racially insensitive language.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60286699
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I guess Ek can get used to being a pariah network
JohnSJ
(92,116 posts)I hope they pay for this by losing subscribers
FreepFryer
(7,077 posts)Johnny2X2X
(19,024 posts)Because money matters more to Spotify than common decency and helping the country.
2naSalit
(86,515 posts)Zambero
(8,964 posts)After all, Rogan has certainly "learned his lesson".