Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is facing backlash from conservatives for inviting left-wing US commentator Hasan Piker to appear on its 'Planet America' program. Critics argue that taxpayer-funded media should not provide a platform for such figures, while the network defends the choice as relevant to US election coverage.
Why it matters
The controversy underscores ongoing debates regarding the role of public broadcasters and political bias in media.
Hasan Piker, pictured at an event for US Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, will appear on ABC’s Planet America on Monday night. Hasan Piker, pictured at an event for US Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, will appear on ABC’s Planet America on Monday night. Media Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC? The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program on Monday night
Prefer the Guardian on Google The ABC is set to air the return of its Planet America program on Monday night as the US midterm elections gain steam, with a new episode featuring the leftwing commentator Hasan Piker.
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