Spotify boss defends Joe Rogan deal as stock plunges

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National story. 37 articles from 24 sources. 22 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Feb 4, 2022.

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7 sources
Rolling StoneLeft· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO Defends Handling of Joe Rogan Situation, Downplays Artists' Catalog Removal

CNNLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO addresses Joe Rogan controversy

NBC NewsLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO defends Joe Rogan deal amid growing backlash

InsiderLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO told employees that Joe Rogan is necessary for the streamer to achieve its 'bold ambitions' and 'find leverage' over competitors: report

The WeekLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO defends working with Joe Rogan despite finding 'many things' he says 'very offensive'

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10 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Digital Journal, France 24
Digital JournalCenter· Feb 4, 2022

Spotify boss defends Joe Rogan deal as stock plunges

France 24Center· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify boss defends Joe Rogan deal as stock plunges

Ran by 4 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC Los Angeles, +2 more
NBC ChicagoLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO Says He Feels Good About How He Handled Joe Rogan Controversy as Stock Drops

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO Says He Feels Good About How He Handled Joe Rogan Controversy as Stock Drops

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO Says He Feels Good About How He Handled Joe Rogan Controversy as Stock Drops

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO Says He Feels Good About How He Handled Joe Rogan Controversy as Stock Drops

The Conversation USCenter· Feb 2, 2022

Who is Joe Rogan, and why does Spotify love him so much?

The EconomistCenter· Feb 2, 2022

What Spotify should learn from the Joe Rogan affair

PoynterCenter· Feb 1, 2022

Opinion: Spotify tries to navigate the storm created by star Joe Rogan

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5 sources
Hot AirRight· Feb 4, 2022

Spotify CEO: I dislike some of Joe Rogan's content -- but will defend his publication. Mostly.

Breitbart NewsRight· Feb 4, 2022

Spotify CEO Defends Joe Rogan to Staff: 'We're Not in the Business of Dictating the Discourse' of Creators

FOX BusinessLean Right· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO on Joe Rogan controversy: 'We don't change our policies based on one creator'

TownhallRight· Feb 3, 2022

Spotify CEO Defends Joe Rogan In Remarks to Employees

Ran by 1 outlet· Breitbart News
Breitbart NewsRight· Feb 2, 2022

White House Recommends Spotify Do More to Censor Joe Rogan

Breitbart NewsRight· Feb 1, 2022

White House Recommends Spotify Do More to Censor Joe Rogan

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2 articles
The GuardianLean Left· Feb 1, 2022

Should Spotify ban Joe Rogan? Our panel weighs in

PolygonLean Left· Jan 31, 2022

Spotify won’t fire Joe Rogan, opts for COVID-19 content warnings

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Jan 31, 2022Critics slam Spotify for using 'Facebook playbook' on Joe Rogan controversy
  2. Feb 2, 2022Musicians say their battle with Spotify goes far beyond Joe Rogan
  3. Feb 3, 2022Spotify boss defends Joe Rogan deal as stock plunges

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Last development · Feb 3, 2022 — Spotify boss defends Joe Rogan deal as stock plunges