It is unclear how many other people Spotify has recommended Hyde’s podcast to and the company did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday. Stepanian’s social media posts about Spotify’s promotion of the podcast received several hundred shares and “likes” from other users.

“I would hope that Spotify take a serious look at Hyde’s behavior both online and off and reach a conclusion that the anti-Semitic, anti-immigrant, and racist content he creates is a threat to diverse communities both online and off has no place on their platform.” “What is most troubling is that Spotify not only hosts Hyde, but appears to be promoting Hyde’s podcast through their recommendations algorithm - thus greatly expanding his market reach,” Stepanian said in an email. Stepanian shared screenshots on Twitter Wednesday of Spotify’s recommendation of HydeWars alongside two other shows under a banner called “shows to try.” The platform described the trio as “podcasts we think you’ll get hooked on.”

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