After sitting in the hot seat for one hour with Axios’ Alex Thompson, Hasan Piker told Status it was the “most contentious interview” he had ever participated in. With more than 3 million followers on Twitch, one of the world’s largest streaming platforms, Piker broadcasts his political commentary daily, often with his fans in the comments serving as the primary source of live feedback. In his interview with Thompson, the self-described democratic socialist had to repeatedly justify some of his most controversial comments.“You have a huge and loyal following for hours every day. You also have a long record of...
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