HasanAbi FOX NEWS GOES AFTER ZOHRAN
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Oct 19, 2025 The show dives into the NYC mayoral race, exploring candidates' messaging and media attacks. Hasanabi critiques Fox News for mischaracterizing Zohran’s stance on Israel and his progressive policies. Discussions highlight polling surprises in crime and housing, emphasizing the need for better Democratic messaging. Zohran’s practical approaches to policing versus political rhetoric and the debate over funding for police versus transit spark thought-provoking conversations. The episode also touches on Zohran’s relatable appeal and how identity plays into voter dynamics.
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Media Framing Shapes Voter Perception
- Fox News framed concerns about a candidate's past comments to push a narrative favoring ethnostates and attack his credibility.
- Hasan Piker highlights how media framing weaponizes isolated statements to shape voter perceptions.
Clear Messaging Wins Over Jargon
- Repakaging progressive policing ideas as practical policy helped a candidate gain unexpected support on crime.
- Hasan argues clear, pragmatic messaging beats abstract slogans for persuading mainstream voters.
Explain Policies With Concrete Examples
- Describe progressive policies using concrete examples instead of sloganeering to avoid backlash.
- Explain how resources shift from policing to social services to make the plan relatable and defensible.