🎙️ The Digital Collective Podcast Episode Title: Collective Corp Files: Spotify, ICE, Artist & Conscious Streaming Host: Jarika Moon By: Lunar Innovations In this powerful episode of The Digital Collective, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest digital platforms in the world — Spotify — and unpacking how their business decisions ripple far beyond music and into our communities, our ethics, and our collective future. This episode dives deep into Spotify's recent decision to run recruitment ads for ICE, the U.S. immigration agency known for detentions, family separations, and community-level harm. We break down what ICE really is, how it impacts immigrant and marginalized communities, and why hearing these ads inside your playlist is more than a glitch in the algorithm — it's propaganda. We also look at Spotify's long-standing history of underpaying artists, the controversial royalty changes hurting small creators, and why consumer boycotts matter more than ever in a digital economy built on subscription dollars. And because this podcast is all about empowerment, not just critique — we talk solutions. From Qobuz to independent streaming options, you'll learn just how easy it is to switch, support ethical platforms, and align your digital habits with your values. If you've ever wondered whether your monthly subscription truly makes a difference… it does. And today, you'll learn exactly why. In this episode: 🎧 The Jump Start: 3 major headlines shaping Spotify's current controversy 🧊 What ICE actually is — and why their ads inside Spotify are dangerous 💸 How Spotify's model harms independent artists and reinforces inequality ❌ Why boycotting Spotify is a real, strategic act of digital resistance 🔄 Ethical alternatives that pay artists fairly and keep propaganda out of your playlists 🌙 The bigger message: conscious choices create collective power Whether you're a creator, activist, digital citizen, or someone who just wants their music to match their morals, this conversation is for you. Tune in, think deeply, and make the choice that aligns with your values. Welcome to The Digital Collective — where we learn, unlearn, and grow out loud. Jarika Moon's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/lunarinnovationsdmarketing https://www.qobuz.com/redeem/23D5C92C First come first served on 2 months free with Qobuz! Replace Spotify TODAY! (Link good until Dec. 31st)