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CROSS: "Yeah, I agree. It’s like they’re not listening. Nor is Spotify. I wonder what they’re going to do about this Joe Rogan situation, and I want to ask you about this, Gyasi, because you host a show, so you have something already here. A growing list of artists, including Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and India Arie have removed their music content from the streaming service, citing comedian — emphasis on comedian — Joe Rogan’s podcast and the life-threatening Covid misinformation he features on the show. Now, Rogan says he's not trying to promote misinformation and will work to balance controversial viewpoints. And while Spotify is set to take new steps regarding Covid content, I mean, will it really rein in its most popular podcasters, which is terrifying that he’s the most popular podcaster. I just wonder, does he survive this? And I — you know, the fact that this basic, below ordinary, average guy makes $100 million spewing nonsense disgusts me. I mean, it baffles me, but it’s also not surprising.”