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[ad_1] Spotify Technology SA eliminated five workers in its podcast editorial team this month, including four full-time employees and one contractor who worked to promote the company's shows and run a related Discord channel. The group had about 14 people in total. A spokesperson for the music-streaming giant declined to comment on the cuts. The news marks the second round of cuts to hit a Spotify podcast team this year. In January, it disbanded its studio, called Studio 4, which produced shows like Dissect and Chapo: Kingpin on Trial. In June, Spotify said it would slow hiring by 25% due to economic uncertainty. The company has faced its share of challenges in the podcast space after aggressively pursuing acquisitions and content. In January, musician Neil Y...