Hundreds of scientists and medical experts have signed an open letter to Spotify, saying that Rogan has “repeatedly spread misleading and false claims on his podcast, provoking distrust in science and medicine” and had “spread a number of unsubstantiated conspiracy theories”. The streaming behemoth paid $100m in 2020 for the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which is one of the most popular podcasts in the world with an estimated audience of 11 million. Spotify said it regretted Young’s decision but hoped “to welcome him back soon”.
Referring to controversial podcasts by the comedian Joe Rogan hosted by Spotify, Young said: “They can have Rogan or Young. Spotify began removing Young’s music from its platform after he issued an ultimatum to the company. “I stand with Neil Young” and “#CancelSpotify” became rallying calls on social media. Many of Young’s fans and supporters of his stance called for a boycott of the streaming platform, and for other artists to follow his lead. The move ratcheted up the dispute over controversial podcasts by the comedian Joe Rogan hosted by Spotify, which last week triggered a storm over anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, cancel culture and the policing of social media.
“I stand in solidarity with Neil Young and the global scientific and medical communities on this issue.” “Irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives,” she said.
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