Joe Rogan: Podcast is staying on Spotify says boss

[Jilly_in_VA]

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]

1. Because Spotify racists need a forum too

I hope they pay for this by losing subscribers

[FreepFryer]

2. POSify (Nt)

[Johnny2X2X]

3. $$$

Because money matters more to Spotify than common decency and helping the country.

[2naSalit]

4. Time to say good-bye to spotify.

[Zambero]

5. Susan Collins and others need not be concerned over this

After all, Rogan has certainly "learned his lesson".

[LetMyPeopleVote]

6. For this thread

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