PoliticsWho is Hasan Piker – and why are conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?

Leftwing commentator Hasan Piker is due to appear on the ABC’s Planet America as the programme returns amid the US midterm campaign. Host John Barron says the discussion will cover Democratic socialism and the populist left, while Australian conservatives have condemned the broadcaster for giving Piker a platform and questioned the use of public money.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 07:46Original