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In January 2022, Neil Young made waves by pulling his music from Spotify in protest of the platform’s decision to host Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, which had been criticized for spreading COVID-19 misinformation. His move sparked a larger debate about the responsibilities of artists and digital platforms in combating misinformation, as well as the power of streaming services in shaping public discourse. Young’s Bold Move Neil Young demanded that Spotify remove his music unless it took down Rogan’s podcast. His message was clear: “They can have Rogan or Young. Not both.” At the time, Rogan’s podcast was…