Spotify CEO told employees Joe Rogan is necessary for ‘achieving our bold ambitions’

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek defended the company’s continued relationship with embattled podcaster Joe Rogan during a Wednesday address to employees.

Audio of the speech to Spotify staff was leaked to the Verge and reportedly features Ek’s explanation that Rogan is an essential component to the company’s goals.

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