Ashley Carman
Reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek who covers technology and media, and who reported from Spotify's headquarters in Stockholm for this episode.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 27min
WTF is up with Spotify?
Ashley Carman, a Bloomberg reporter who covered Spotify from its Stockholm HQ, explains why the platform is facing a cultural reckoning. Short takes cover reduced royalties via audiobook bundling, AI-generated and “perfect fit” tracks, controversial ads and artist backlash. They also tackle Spotify’s push into video, discovery tweaks like Discovery Mode, and whether the service can stay relevant to Gen Z.
