# Spotify Has Added A Big New Podcast Feature, And It's Already Controversial

> Spotify has been making a bit bet on podcasts over the past several years, and it just upped the ante. Unlike its biggest competitors, such as Apple Music, the Swedish music streaming giant has differentiated its…

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- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #apple #podcast #spotify #added #already #controversial #feature #music
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