Brené Brown says she's pausing her Spotify-exclusive podcast

The platform may have to contend with more than musicians leaving. Brown didn't explain the decision, but it came shortly after Neil Young and Joni Mitchell said they would remove.

We asked for a comment from them. The move came amid mounting criticism of Spotify over its handling of Rogan and misinformation, with the UK's Prince Harry and his wife, who themselves have a Spotify deal, voiced their concerns over the streaming service's approach. Hundreds of millions of people were hurt by misinformation each day, and the Archewell foundation said they hoped that the streaming service would make appropriate changes. The pair said they had been sharing their worries with the streaming service.

In order to strike a balance between safety and freedom, Spotify removed over 20,000 COVID-related episodes. Daniel Ek has argued that Spotify shouldn't have editorial responsibility for podcasts.

If Brown's move is in response to Rogan, it could make it more difficult for them. The company paid over $100 million to sign Rogan to a multi-year exclusive and has enjoyed his success. If enough people left, that arrangement would be costly. It might not be worth sticking to one star if they end up with too much talent and money.

I will not be releasing any podcasts until further notice. To our #UnlockingUs and #DaretoLead communities, I’m sorry and I'll let you know if and when that changes.

Stay awkward, brave, and kind. ❤️👊🏼❤️