Spotify's COVID-19 Hub

Well — that Joe Rogan controversy certainly raised a lot of questions! Guess this is better late than never... In addition, Spotify will "add a content advisory to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19. This advisory will direct listeners to our dedicated COVID-19 Hub... To our knowledge, this content advisory is the first of its kind by a major podcast platform."

Seems like annoying bureaucracy and a pointless platitude. Maybe this will improve (doubtful), but it looks like Spotify isn't putting much effort into this. It's like they are doing the least amount of woke homework required to please their detractors. It would be nice to see an actual science/medicine hub, where you have more independent professionals, rather than just mainstream media outlets regurgitating the same bites. Why don't you include shows like ZDoggMD or Peter Attia, etc? "We know we have a critical role to play in supporting creator expression while balancing it with the safety of our users." What does a music/podcast app have to do with my "safety"? Labeling ideas and conversation "dangerous" is a slippery slope. The only reason Rogan hasn't been removed is because of $ and power, not principle. Spotify is far from a free speech platform. I would be curious to see the sad analytics on this hub in a few of months. Hope you consider improving it.

This is needed.

Better 2 years late than never I guess? 😅

Very useful and very important. I'm already sick and tired of my quarantine :/