On Monday, Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, who signed the open letter to Spotify, said he didn’t think the policy or its disclaimers was adequate.

“In that role, it is important to me that we don’t take on the position of being content censor while also making sure that there are rules in place and consequences for those who violate them.” “We know we have a critical role to play in supporting creator expression while balancing it with the safety of our users,” Ek said in a blog post on Sunday. In 2020, Spotify signed a multiyear licensing deal with Rogan for his podcast, said to be worth around $200 million.

Spotify in recent years has heavily invested in podcasts through acquisitions and exclusive podcast deals. The drama has been closely watched by analysts, as it puts the streaming service in a difficult position. Rogan has been the center of a firestorm of controversy surrounding how Spotify manages misinformation about COVID-19 on its audio platform.

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