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17 August 2026

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

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

The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program in Australia on Monday night ...

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