What Spotify’s response to Joe Rogan scandals tells us about the labor market

Joe Rogan’s podcast will remain on Spotify following controversies over COVID misinformation and his past use of a racial slur. Still, the company’s CEO issued an apology to staffers this weekend. In a competitive industry with a tight labor market — and at a time when workers prioritize company values — the streaming platform may be less worried about keeping subscribers than it is about retaining employees. Plus: An inside look at China’s zero-COVID policy and supply chain management programs see a boom in student interest.