Episode 1244 • • 4:42 - 13:00
1244: Gain of Function
Joe Rogan, Spotify Licensing Deal and YouTube Censorship
Joe Rogan announced a multi-year licensing agreement to move the Joe Rogan Experience exclusively to Spotify by the end of 2020. The move is analyzed as a strategic shift to avoid YouTube's increasing censorship of COVID-19 content and to secure a stable platform following the de-platforming of Alex Jones. Concerns are raised regarding the loss of the open RSS feed and the potential impact on Rogan's cultural relevance.