US House launches probe into Spotify over censorship

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee, led by Jordan, initiated a probe into Spotify, investigating allegations of free speech censorship. The inquiry targets Spotify’s content moderation, notably its handling of Rogan’s COVID-19 discussions and Bannon’s “War Room” podcast ban. Jordan’s letter to Spotify CEO Ek demands document preservation, including communications with foreign governments and the White House, by August 12.

Spotify faced backlash in 2022 for Rogan’s Ivermectin claims, deemed ineffective by the FDA, prompting Neil Young to remove his music. “More relevantly, it’s the pressure we are seeing the EU put on companies to censor more,” a source revealed.