The Guardian World · Aug 17, 2026

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 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. But the appearance quickly sparked the ire of conservatives in Australia.