So uh... Independent news outlet #Meduza had their podcast delisted from #ApplePodCasts a few days ago after the #Russian authorities had asked #Apple to block the show, but was restored two days later. What gives #Apple?

#censorship #russia

https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/07/meduza-s-podcast-what-happened-back-on-apple-podcasts-two-days-after-it-was-removed

Meduza’s podcast ‘What Happened’ back on Apple Podcasts two days after it was removed — Meduza

The daily Russian-language news show “What Happened” is again available on the Apple Podcasts streaming platform. Apple did not provide a reason for suddenly removing and restoring the podcast.

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@daveyk What gives? You know, people seem to think free speech extends outside of government buildings of the U.S., it doesn't. Apple is a company, they deal with local governments, they did what the local government asked and then probably through some back channels were able to get the podcast re-listed. Easiest way to avoid this is to not rely on Apple or Google and just host everything yourself on your website.