Best Podcast Episodes About Dr. Steve Hassan
Everything podcasters are saying about Dr. Steve Hassan — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 28, 2026 – 34 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Dr. Steve Hassan
“… a local reporter. So he originally posted this in Spanish. This is the translation. And there's a video there. The members of Pablo Iglesias and Hassan Piker's VIP flotilla throw food at Cuban children to make them dance while they record videos for their social media. They've already crossed all the limits. They think they're dealing with animals. Cuba is not a safari for foreigners. And well, actually, one more. Here are the code pink ladies and look at them just taking photos. I mean, quite literally, I took my kids to Lion Park Safari like a little bit outside of Orlando not too long ago. …”
“… Cuba, which would be sort of a culmination of Marco Rubio's life. And these people are just absurd. I just want to show you one other thing that perfectly illustrates what you just said right there. There's a guy by the name of Augustin Antonetti. He's a local reporter. So he originally posted this in Spanish. This is the translation. And there's a video there. The members of Pablo Iglesias and Hassan Piker's VIP flotilla throw food at Cuban children to make them dance while they record videos for their social media. They've already crossed all the limits. They think they're dealing with animals. Cuba is not a safari for foreigners. And well, actually, one more. Here are the code pink ladies and look at them just taking photos. I mean, quite literally, I took my kids to Lion Park Safari like a little bit outside of Orlando not too long ago. I mean, that's what it looked like if you just replaced it with, you know, elephants and zebras. It's just extraordinary. Nate, any final thoughts on these freaks? Check out my last video. I go into it so much there. That's all I can say. Just review his old videos. All right. Well, you know what? Let's jump to one of your videos now. actually, …”
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Nate Friedman shares a shocking encounter while filming a protest in Washington Square Park, where he faced aggressive threats and chaos. As tensions escalated, he was pushed away by police, revealing the growing fear and lawlessness in the city. This experience highlights the alarming state of public safety and the challenges faced by those reporting on it.
“… far enough. And to illustrate that, we got a couple of clips. We played some of these yesterday, but I think it's worth recapping. And this lunatic Hassan Piker, who I worked with, believe it or not, at the Young Turks, he is a horrible human being. He has said 9-11, America deserved 9-11. He went to China, said he is not proud of being American. He's telling his Twitch audience, which is young kids, how to build suicide drones. I mean, the guy is off the rails, but every Democrat is attaching themselves to him because they think he's the future. And here he is rationalizing the murder of …”
“Well, you're totally right that the Democrats never think they've gone far enough. And to illustrate that, we got a couple of clips. We played some of these yesterday, but I think it's worth recapping. And this lunatic Hassan Piker, who I worked with, believe it or not, at the Young Turks, he is a horrible human being. He has said 9-11, America deserved 9-11. He went to China, said he is not proud of being American. He's telling his Twitch audience, which is young kids, how to build suicide drones. I mean, the guy is off the rails, but every Democrat is attaching themselves to him because they think he's the future. And here he is rationalizing the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Tompton. Engels wrote about the concept of social murder. And Brian Thompson, as the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was engaging in a tremendous amount of social murder, the systematized forms of violence, the structural violence of poverty, the for-profit paywalled system of health care in this country. Yet, because of the pervasive …”
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In a shocking turn, the Democratic Party seems to be aligning with Hassan Piker, a figure who controversially claimed America deserved 9/11. This segment discusses the implications of such a connection, highlighting Piker's extreme views and the potential consequences for the party's future. The conversation unfolds with a critique of the Democrats' willingness to associate with radical elements like Piker, raising concerns about their political strategy.
“So the old Steve Hassan, son of Milton and Estelle Hassan, got replaced by Steve Hassan, son of Sam Young Moon and Hak Jahan, the true parents of the universe. I was still in there, but I was being suppressed. Think about a computer virus that hacks your computer and takes over your operating system. That's an easy analogy for what it's like. And in my case, because I almost died in a van crash due to sleep deprivation and was away from the cult and then wanted …”
“So the old Steve Hassan, son of Milton and Estelle Hassan, got replaced by Steve Hassan, son of Sam Young Moon and Hak Jahan, the true parents of the universe. I was still in there, but I was being suppressed. Think about a computer virus that hacks your computer and takes over your operating system. That's an easy analogy for what it's like. And in my case, because I almost died in a van crash due to sleep deprivation and was away from the cult and then wanted to prove to my family I wasn't brainwashed. I agreed to meet with ex-members and learn about Chinese communist brainwashing, etc. The real me popped out and I had all these memories of things that should have maybe run from the cult. But again, this cult identity that had been programmed into me was in executive control. People think maybe this is …”
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Cults use sophisticated tactics to suppress individual identity, often leaving members unaware of their manipulation. Steve Hassan, a former cult member, shares his harrowing experience of nearly dying due to sleep deprivation and how he eventually recognized the brainwashing techniques at play. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics to prevent others from falling into similar traps.
“… have now blasted me into this, I'm like, I'm like in panic, full panic mode, because this is not my Bailiwick at all. I think, I think that- This or Hassan Piker, Andrew, think about what you want to discuss.”
“… view of Christianity. Yeah. I have gotten very comfortable with the, you know, coming on in this weird parasocial situation and talking to a hundred million people at once about, you know, political analysis and stuff. And the fact that you have now blasted me into this, I'm like, I'm like in panic, full panic mode, because this is not my Bailiwick at all. I think, I think that- This or Hassan Piker, Andrew, think about what you want to discuss.”
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The idea that 'God is good' when things go our way is deeply flawed, argues a Catholic perspective on faith and suffering. Instead, true faith acknowledges the complexity of divine will, suggesting that goodness isn't contingent on personal outcomes. This perspective challenges the notion of Christian nationalism and prompts a deeper theological discussion about the nature of God amidst suffering.
“… So you've got people like Third Way, which is the kind of reasonable third way centrist groups in America. They are horrified by what they see in Hassan Piker. But young people, they're super energized by it. They feel, OK, well, we don't care if he says things that are outrageous. Maybe he does. Maybe he's not very woke. Maybe he says stuff that, you know, they certainly don't care if he's anti-Israel. And it's throwing the middle, these old establishment groups in American politics into a real spin because they don't know how to reach these people. They don't know how to reach these young …”
“… exactly right. They tried Trump. Trump, they now think is one of them. And so you've got a whole load of people and the people in the middle of American politics, which I think is where you've come from all of your life, they're getting squeezed out. So you've got people like Third Way, which is the kind of reasonable third way centrist groups in America. They are horrified by what they see in Hassan Piker. But young people, they're super energized by it. They feel, OK, well, we don't care if he says things that are outrageous. Maybe he does. Maybe he's not very woke. Maybe he says stuff that, you know, they certainly don't care if he's anti-Israel. And it's throwing the middle, these old establishment groups in American politics into a real spin because they don't know how to reach these people. They don't know how to reach these young voters. There is a desire to hear politicians be authentic. We've spoken about that a lot in American politics at the moment. But then it's when does that desire to hear authenticity flip into a desire to hear things that are socially taboo? that you can say things, you know, Donald Trump has done some of this. I can get away with saying things that …”
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Politicians are struggling to connect with young voters as authenticity and outrageous statements gain traction in American politics. With figures like Hassan Piker energizing the youth and challenging traditional norms, mainstream politicians must navigate a landscape where social taboos are increasingly disregarded. This shift raises questions about the future of leadership and the institutions that have long upheld American democracy.
“… see more dems calling out anti on their own side with the same fervor and you posted about that and said I proud to stand with Grand Plattener Zoran Hassan problems with neocons in our party who blundered us into Iraq et cetera et cetera It's one thing to say, OK, I'm going to go on these platforms, even if they have some problematic views. It's another thing to be like, well, we shouldn't call out folks that are espousing anti-Semitic or bigoted views of any kind. So how do you kind of think about appearing on the shows versus like having an obligation to, you know, call out hate and bigotry …”
“here's maybe the area that i'm a little bit more conflicted about which is there's a post i guess going around social media which is i would love to see more dems calling out anti on their own side with the same fervor and you posted about that and said I proud to stand with Grand Plattener Zoran Hassan problems with neocons in our party who blundered us into Iraq et cetera et cetera It's one thing to say, OK, I'm going to go on these platforms, even if they have some problematic views. It's another thing to be like, well, we shouldn't call out folks that are espousing anti-Semitic or bigoted views of any kind. So how do you kind of think about appearing on the shows versus like having an obligation to, you know, call out hate and bigotry where you see it? I think we absolutely have to call out hate and bigotry. I think the tweet I had, though I don't want to parse it, but I said I was proud to stand with Plattner and Mamdani and I would join Hassan. That's right. So there are things that I disagree with, with Hassan Piker. I mean, I when I've gone on his stream, I disagree with him. …”
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Rep. Ro Khanna emphasizes the importance of calling out anti-Semitism, even among allies, while navigating political discussions. He shares a personal story about rising anti-Semitic sentiments, including a father’s fear for his daughter to display a menorah at home. Khanna argues for a balance between criticizing hate and fostering open dialogue in a diverse democracy.
“Here's Hassan Piker, a more left wing, more popular left wing streamer now fetted by The New York Times, put on the campaign trail with multiple Democrat elected officials. Here is Hassan Piker openly calling for the murder of the president. And you actually wrote about this and it was a great video where you talked about, you know, someone has to do it. See, when I say that, everyone knows exactly what I mean. Which is, I think that shows that there is a …”
“Here's Hassan Piker, a more left wing, more popular left wing streamer now fetted by The New York Times, put on the campaign trail with multiple Democrat elected officials. Here is Hassan Piker openly calling for the murder of the president. And you actually wrote about this and it was a great video where you talked about, you know, someone has to do it. See, when I say that, everyone knows exactly what I mean. Which is, I think that shows that there is a lot of anger, a lot of resentment, and untapped potential, untapped revolutionary potential, as a matter of fact. And it's a great opportunity for organizing, I think, in these unprecedented ways. So there, Hassan, I think he's sitting next to, I think that's Taylor Lorenz, who's a very mainstream, left-wing, new media journalist. and he says yeah …”
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Hassan Piker, a prominent left-wing streamer, openly suggests that 'someone has to do it' regarding President Trump's assassination, sparking outrage. This comment was made during a public appearance with Democratic officials, indicating a troubling trend of violent rhetoric from some on the left. The moment was met with laughter from the audience, highlighting a concerning normalization of such extreme sentiments in political discourse.
“… going for them Like they not going to have to worry about do i want my world the world for my kids to be better no they want to giggle along with hassan pike he like well we should shoot and maim people and there's a you know the guy who got shot in the back midtown with kids yeah he deserves that shit too yeah i i think you're exactly right smug i mean for these people communism is like a fantasy that they get to engage in as a thought experiment because if it ever actually came they would think of themselves as slightly removed from that. They don't have to worry about defunding the police …”
“… these like, you know, taxpayer funded grocery stores and everything is going to work out. And we'll just giggle along with this guy who says America deserves 9-11. They all have deep deep like they deeply unwell They mentally unwell They have nothing going for them Like they not going to have to worry about do i want my world the world for my kids to be better no they want to giggle along with hassan pike he like well we should shoot and maim people and there's a you know the guy who got shot in the back midtown with kids yeah he deserves that shit too yeah i i think you're exactly right smug i mean for these people communism is like a fantasy that they get to engage in as a thought experiment because if it ever actually came they would think of themselves as slightly removed from that. They don't have to worry about defunding the police because they live in a gated community, right? Like stuff like that. Exactly right. So they really enjoy, they relish the opportunity to talk about this utopia they would build because they wouldn't actually be held to account for who they are and what they do. You're right. And the last context I've wanted to give in this segment about Hassan Piker …”
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Hassan Piker faces backlash for allegedly using a shock collar on his dog during live streams, raising ethical questions about his treatment of animals. Critics argue that this reflects a deeper issue within his community, where luxury beliefs allow for radical ideas without real-world consequences. This disturbing revelation has sparked a debate about the morality of using pets as props for online donations.
“… communist led island. And the group was joined by Isra Hersey, the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and left wing Twitch streamer Hassan Piker, an ally of Democratic Socialist New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Well, here's how it went. So Isra Hersey, that would be representative Ilhan Omar's kid. She goes to Barnard, showed up there. She engaged in some light poverty tourism and stayed at a ritzy five star hotel. Her group then joined a concert led by kneecap. That's the Irish band most famous for screaming about the evils of Israel. Here's some footage of that magical …”
“… good little communists. The best kind of communists are the ones who don't have to live in the communist countries. Genius level stuff here. Ah, yes. Poverty tourism. Well, according to Fox News, the far left group Code Pink sponsored flights to the communist led island. And the group was joined by Isra Hersey, the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and left wing Twitch streamer Hassan Piker, an ally of Democratic Socialist New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Well, here's how it went. So Isra Hersey, that would be representative Ilhan Omar's kid. She goes to Barnard, showed up there. She engaged in some light poverty tourism and stayed at a ritzy five star hotel. Her group then joined a concert led by kneecap. That's the Irish band most famous for screaming about the evils of Israel. Here's some footage of that magical concert. Again, people just, you know, starving just off camera. Well, I'm glad they're having a good time. That's the important thing, is the rich people flying in from abroad to celebrate amidst the dire poverty. Meanwhile, Cuba is in a state of rolling blackouts. The poverty tourist hotel, it is lit. Everywhere else, ain't no power. This is Cuba, and …”
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A group of wealthy Americans, including Isra Hersey, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, traveled to Cuba for what they termed 'solidarity' with the locals, all while enjoying luxury accommodations amid the island's dire poverty. This so-called 'Nuestra America convoy' showcased the stark contrast between their lavish experience and the struggles of everyday Cubans, highlighting the hypocrisy of their message against the U.S. blockade. Their trip, framed as a noble cause, ultimately turned into an ironic display of privilege and insensitivity.
“… It was within an hour that this response that they put out was generated. And I will say that the very first thing they quoted as evidence against Hassan Piker was Fox News. And that just blew my mind because to complain about, you know, all the things that people are saying about Hassan Piker in this moment from a news organization that, you know, you know, like has advanced some of the most hateful rhetoric about immigrants, about Hispanics, about Muslims, about Jews, without any way of, you know, without looking at that critically in relation to what they were saying to me. which is to say …”
“… then it would be no effect. What what was the effect? There were the effect was there were two two sides of it. The first was the immediate and frankly, I think, surprising response by the chairs of the Democratic committees of New York 17 district. It was within an hour that this response that they put out was generated. And I will say that the very first thing they quoted as evidence against Hassan Piker was Fox News. And that just blew my mind because to complain about, you know, all the things that people are saying about Hassan Piker in this moment from a news organization that, you know, you know, like has advanced some of the most hateful rhetoric about immigrants, about Hispanics, about Muslims, about Jews, without any way of, you know, without looking at that critically in relation to what they were saying to me. which is to say that they were flamed. They were flamed, like ratioed is the word that me and Jen has just learned. And I don't know that they actually expected that. I don't know that they expected so many people to see their statement as evidence of bias within the Democratic Party, as evidence of the kind of attacks that we're seeing right now from third wave. …”
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After Hassan Piker's controversial appearance, his campaign saw a surge in support, challenging the Democratic Party's narrative. The immediate backlash from party leaders only fueled a wave of new followers and contributions, highlighting a disconnect between party leadership and young voters. This moment underscores the need for the party to listen to its base and adapt to their concerns.
“… because within the past few years, they have openly embraced political violence at times. That's what 2020 was. Look at this. Look at this. This is Hassan Piker, who we talked about recently on the show, talking about somebody's got to do it. SOT19. And you actually wrote about this, and it was a great video, where you talked about, you know, someone has to do it. See, when I say that, everyone knows exactly what I mean. Which is, I think that shows that there is a lot of anger, a lot of resentment, and untapped potential. Untapped revolutionary potential, as a matter of fact. Okay, untapped …”
“… happen, it's very difficult to walk back and have some of these people who are justifying the rhetoric of assassinations all the time say, actually, we oppose political violence. very often the left does not oppose political violence. We know that because within the past few years, they have openly embraced political violence at times. That's what 2020 was. Look at this. Look at this. This is Hassan Piker, who we talked about recently on the show, talking about somebody's got to do it. SOT19. And you actually wrote about this, and it was a great video, where you talked about, you know, someone has to do it. See, when I say that, everyone knows exactly what I mean. Which is, I think that shows that there is a lot of anger, a lot of resentment, and untapped potential. Untapped revolutionary potential, as a matter of fact. Okay, untapped revolutionary. Okay, so just to be clear with Hasan Piker, this is a guy that the New York Times just did a whole podcast with. Like, it's nothing. Not even just a podcast with? There's extensive discourse on the left. Should we embrace Hassan Piker? And a lot of them are saying, yes, this is how we get our left-wing Joe Rogan. We have to embrace …”
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Recent discussions highlight a troubling trend: some on the left are justifying political violence, with figures like Hasan Piker openly suggesting extreme actions. This sentiment raises serious security concerns, especially after a recent incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where a shooting attempt occurred. The episode questions the adequacy of security measures in protecting public figures amidst these rising threats.
“… away from the mainstream outlets. You're seeing less of the WAPOs. You're seeing less of the CNNs. You're seeing more like, you know, a big story is Hassan's rise this year. Like a lot of people are out there voting for Hassan. And that's why the showdown in the way to online, you've got Hassan Piker versus Rick Wilson. I think this is going to be almost the same thing. A huge story here is the old verse. The new Hassan is kind of like the future of left wing derangement. It's interesting you mentioned that because for our new listeners and viewers, we've been doing Hack Madness for a very long …”
“And like we've reflected in this year's bracket, the media attention economy has kind of moved away from the mainstream outlets. You're seeing less of the WAPOs. You're seeing less of the CNNs. You're seeing more like, you know, a big story is Hassan's rise this year. Like a lot of people are out there voting for Hassan. And that's why the showdown in the way to online, you've got Hassan Piker versus Rick Wilson. I think this is going to be almost the same thing. A huge story here is the old verse. The new Hassan is kind of like the future of left wing derangement. It's interesting you mentioned that because for our new listeners and viewers, we've been doing Hack Madness for a very long time now. The seventh annual. Yeah, and every bracket has its different quirks and everything. But I think this year is sort of set apart in how many new faces there are, how many alternative media faces there are, how many real lunatics in the podcast space there are. And they're sort of rising to the top. It's like we got a Star Wars bar here in …”
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In this year's Hack Madness Sweet 16, we see a battle between misinformation titans like Mehdi Hassan and Jennifer Welch, showcasing the rise of alternative media voices. With over 1,500 brackets submitted, the competition is fierce, and some former champions have already fallen. This year's bracket reflects a shift in media dynamics, highlighting new contenders and the chaos of political narratives.
“… were i mean also obviously social media changes this the fact that this can be transmitted in this form that originates not even in politics, but Hassan Piker emerged from the gaming platform Twitch, not from, you know, a congressional office or, you know, the Harvard Crimson, and then started writing, you know, editorials for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and then moved on to write a column for the Baltimore Sun and then got himself to the New York Times. This is all short-circuited, and so you have this kind of ignorant, vulgar politics of where you say things like the Soviet Union collapse was …”
“… dominated elite institutions have obtained purchase at least in certain parts of american society and sort of trickled down in a way that makes that prior message much more tractable at least to the people who are more exposed to those ideas than they were i mean also obviously social media changes this the fact that this can be transmitted in this form that originates not even in politics, but Hassan Piker emerged from the gaming platform Twitch, not from, you know, a congressional office or, you know, the Harvard Crimson, and then started writing, you know, editorials for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and then moved on to write a column for the Baltimore Sun and then got himself to the New York Times. This is all short-circuited, and so you have this kind of ignorant, vulgar politics of where you say things like the Soviet Union collapse was a huge tragedy And you know do we know that Hassan Piker literally knows a single thing about the Soviet Union Doubt it It doesn matter”
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The Democratic Party's relationship with patriotism has shifted dramatically, with a growing number of members expressing discontent with the U.S. This change reflects a broader trend where revolutionary politics are gaining traction, leading to a narrative that America is fundamentally broken and in need of overhaul, which could define future elections.
“than the Israeli state. Now, Hassan Piker says some of his comments have been taken out of context, but he largely stands by them. Do you have any regrets about appearing on his show? None. And I would go again. But I, of course, condemn those comments. I mean, I've described Hamas as a terrorist state and we need to unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism. But Hassan Piker was at the DNC in 2024 covering Vice President Harris. What should the standard of the Democrats be? Should we …”
“than the Israeli state. Now, Hassan Piker says some of his comments have been taken out of context, but he largely stands by them. Do you have any regrets about appearing on his show? None. And I would go again. But I, of course, condemn those comments. I mean, I've described Hamas as a terrorist state and we need to unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism. But Hassan Piker was at the DNC in 2024 covering Vice President Harris. What should the standard of the Democrats be? Should we not go on Theo Vaughn? Should we not go on Sean Ryan? Should we not go on Joe Rogan? Should we just have these purity tests of canceling folks? The lesson of the last election is we've got to be out there. We've got to engage. It's a complex, messy, multiracial democracy. I will defend my views. But the people who are saying don't engage will cost …”
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Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna argues that engaging with controversial figures like Hassan Piker is essential for the party's future, despite differing views. He emphasizes that avoiding tough conversations could cost Democrats future elections, advocating for a more proactive media presence to share their vision. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between engagement and endorsement in today's complex political landscape.
“… Fuentes and make him look like James Dean while the right is saying this guy is a Nazi. And, you know, the same that you're seeing now. Now, he's Hassan Piker is not on the right, but you see this sort of, you know, the pipeline, I guess, happening also. A few days ago, two journalists and, you know, Hassan Piker sat under the, you know, the words The New York Times and discussed whether by virtue of their job, health care executives are guilty of mass murder because of the jobs they hold. Right. Like under the banner of The New York Times.”
“… Jimmy you went too far I sorry Right And there and there a related phenomenon of people on the right going too far getting policed by people on the right and then being given platforms on the left You know, Michelle Goldberg will write a column on Nick Fuentes and make him look like James Dean while the right is saying this guy is a Nazi. And, you know, the same that you're seeing now. Now, he's Hassan Piker is not on the right, but you see this sort of, you know, the pipeline, I guess, happening also. A few days ago, two journalists and, you know, Hassan Piker sat under the, you know, the words The New York Times and discussed whether by virtue of their job, health care executives are guilty of mass murder because of the jobs they hold. Right. Like under the banner of The New York Times.”
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Cole Allen, the would-be assassin of Trump, justifies his actions by claiming, 'somebody had to do it.' This chilling mindset reveals a deeper issue in how individuals rationalize extreme violence within political narratives, showcasing a disturbing trend in self-identification among those who feel compelled to act. The conversation highlights the urgent need for a nationwide soul-search regarding the factors leading educated individuals to commit such acts.
“… are out there for the public to see that you suspected the whole time. It's super ironic because they're promoting Bernie bros now like this guy, Hassan Piker. They're doing it because they want the money and they want the social clout these guys bring. But they will screw this guy over the second the next presidential race comes around and he has no national appeal at all amongst mainstream Democrats. They will shaft this guy just like the op they ran last time. Here is the I want you to listen to this guy, Hassan Piker, talking about like this is the most dangerous thing you can ever have a …”
“This is unbelievably ironic. These ongoing ops that are now being exposed, thanks to Donald Trump's DOJ and FBI. That are out there for the public to see that you suspected the whole time. It's super ironic because they're promoting Bernie bros now like this guy, Hassan Piker. They're doing it because they want the money and they want the social clout these guys bring. But they will screw this guy over the second the next presidential race comes around and he has no national appeal at all amongst mainstream Democrats. They will shaft this guy just like the op they ran last time. Here is the I want you to listen to this guy, Hassan Piker, talking about like this is the most dangerous thing you can ever have a human being talk about is this idea of individual responsibility doesn't matter. I call it diffuse responsibility. like you're not really responsible for your actions if the system's got its boot on your neck they never really tell you what the system is because it mostly democrat systems this is really really dangerous they going to shaft this guy …”
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Hassan Piker's call for collective responsibility is ironically undermined by his own privileged lifestyle, as he critiques the capitalist system while profiting from it. This contradiction raises questions about the dangers of diffuse responsibility and justifying violence against the very system that provides for him. The conversation highlights the complexities of individual versus systemic accountability in today's political landscape.
“… particularly people that are ranging from skeptical to hostile of this war and of actions of the Middle East. This needs a moment for that. And Hassan talks to some of those people. So to pick this moment, a month into the war, to pick this fight. It's crazy. It's fucking crazy. And if you are a centrist, and I have some sympathies to that, obviously, if you're a moderate and you want to pick a fight with the left wing of the Democratic Party, let me tell you, there's a lot of potential options there. I mean, John Lovett and I were talking about this this week about the mismanagement of …”
“… get us into a war when really Trump was. We all saw that clearly. We can pat ourselves on the back. But right now, in this moment, when we're in this war, when people are feeling economic pain, This needs to be the moment to say, come on in to everybody, particularly people that are ranging from skeptical to hostile of this war and of actions of the Middle East. This needs a moment for that. And Hassan talks to some of those people. So to pick this moment, a month into the war, to pick this fight. It's crazy. It's fucking crazy. And if you are a centrist, and I have some sympathies to that, obviously, if you're a moderate and you want to pick a fight with the left wing of the Democratic Party, let me tell you, there's a lot of potential options there. I mean, John Lovett and I were talking about this this week about the mismanagement of California. They're trying to build a monorail there. They're not even breaking ground until 2041. We could go down the list. There are a fight with the left of the party from center again, and this, I wouldn't think would be the moment to do that. But if you wanted to try to, you know, move the party of the center on something, on an issue, there are a …”
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Centrist Democrats are undermining their credibility by attacking far-left voices like Hasan Piker instead of addressing pressing issues. In the context of growing anti-war sentiment among Democrats, this approach risks alienating the very voters they need to engage. Now is the time for unity against war, not infighting over ideological purity.
“… violence. And so the crowd situation that we are just describing vis-a-vis Savannah is much closer to incitement, if the facts pan out, than Hassan Piker spewing his garbage on the Internet. Because I don't think a court would find there to be, unless there is a circumstance where he's talking directly to an individual with a knife poised above a person's body, that that would be an imminent incitement to an imminent violence. And so I know that's unsatisfactory for people, but that's kind of what the Supreme Court has ruled. And, you know, it's over inclusive of speech and under inclusive …”
“… to do crazy stuff. You're inciting people. And by the way, we've got the SPLC news this week, which I'd love to have you opine on as well. Well, so this is not that hard of a question, actually. The standard requires that it be an incitement to imminent violence. And so the crowd situation that we are just describing vis-a-vis Savannah is much closer to incitement, if the facts pan out, than Hassan Piker spewing his garbage on the Internet. Because I don't think a court would find there to be, unless there is a circumstance where he's talking directly to an individual with a knife poised above a person's body, that that would be an imminent incitement to an imminent violence. And so I know that's unsatisfactory for people, but that's kind of what the Supreme Court has ruled. And, you know, it's over inclusive of speech and under inclusive of, you know, criminal activity. So you're just saying the standard is imminent. Imminent violence. Yeah, so if a son piker is standing in a mob and saying, that's fill in the blank, law enforcement official, get them, get them, and someone is standing next to them with a rock or a gun or a knife that could be considered incitement to imminent …”
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The SPLC has been hypocritically creating the very extremism it claims to fight against, benefiting from hate-mongering.
“… jest the kind of threat that warrants serious attention from federal law enforcement You're damn right. When he's not joking and musing about rape, Hassan Parker alternates between rape denial and rape apology. He denies either the sexual violence of 10-7 or he denies that it matters. Mr. Piker once described the sexual violence on 10-7 as rape fantasies or rape hallucinations.”
“… handgun on top of the United States senator in what appears to be open invitation to gun violence against the sitting elected senator. That Rick Scott of Florida Inviting one followers to school an elected official whether it be done in earnest or in jest the kind of threat that warrants serious attention from federal law enforcement You're damn right. When he's not joking and musing about rape, Hassan Parker alternates between rape denial and rape apology. He denies either the sexual violence of 10-7 or he denies that it matters. Mr. Piker once described the sexual violence on 10-7 as rape fantasies or rape hallucinations.”
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Hassan Piker, a prominent online personality, has made inflammatory statements that have sparked widespread outrage, including claiming America deserved the 9/11 attacks. In light of these remarks, Democratic Representative Richie Torres has criticized Piker, calling him an apologist for violence and drawing attention to his troubling comments about sexual violence and terrorism. This segment delves into the implications of Piker's rhetoric and its reception in the political landscape.
“… it is so deeply true. And then now you have those very same people whitewashed, famously now trying to control whether people are allowed to talk to Hassan Piker. It's like, bitch, you got out of the Iraq war. What are we doing here? You know, who do you think you're talking to? And so one of the guys that's been tightest with Trump and taken so many arrows for him was Alex Jones. Yes. He's now calling for the 25th Amendment and so is Marjorie Taylor Greene. So is Marjorie Taylor Greene. Do you see any – is there any movement inside the administration? I don't see it. I mean obviously not for 25th …”
“… service of not actually looking at what really happened. In service of what really happened. Exactly. It became Russia did it and not, oh, we screwed up generation of policy and all of it. And that, I mean, I know I said it so often at the time, but it is so deeply true. And then now you have those very same people whitewashed, famously now trying to control whether people are allowed to talk to Hassan Piker. It's like, bitch, you got out of the Iraq war. What are we doing here? You know, who do you think you're talking to? And so one of the guys that's been tightest with Trump and taken so many arrows for him was Alex Jones. Yes. He's now calling for the 25th Amendment and so is Marjorie Taylor Greene. So is Marjorie Taylor Greene. Do you see any – is there any movement inside the administration? I don't see it. I mean obviously not for 25th Amendment but like some high-profile – Look, you spoke earlier about J.D. Vance. I mean wouldn't it be him – as I understand it, he would be the person who has to do it. He's going to care more about his career. Sad to say. I thought I knew somebody different, but the truth is that we didn't, is that absolute power does corrupt absolutely, and …”
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In a critical moment for American politics, the need for courage among officials is paramount, yet the prevailing fear of losing power stifles action. This discussion highlights how past administrations, particularly Obama's, set a precedent for impunity, leading to a political landscape where accountability is scarce. The irony is that standing up now could benefit individual careers, yet many choose silence over integrity.
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