Slate Daily Feed What Next: Hasan Piker Knew Charlie Kirk
Sep 15, 2025
Hasan Piker, a prominent Twitch streamer and left-wing political commentator, reflects on his relationship with Charlie Kirk after Kirk's tragic death. He dives into the challenges of live streaming political discourse and the emotional toll of political violence on commentators. Piker critically examines the effectiveness of political debates, the media's role in shaping perceptions of extremism, and the alarming rise of radicalization among youth. He emphasizes the need for ongoing activism despite safety concerns and the murky waters of online rhetoric.
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Personal Shock Watching The Shooting
- Hasan Piker watched close-up video of Charlie Kirk being shot and felt the horror of proximity to political violence.
- He described that seeing someone he knew in that moment made his fears as a political commentator feel real.
Violence As A Sign Of Social Decay
- Hasan says political violence signals societal collapse and intensifies fear about America's future.
- He views the shooting as another confirmation of a broader, deteriorating political environment.
Public Life Without Security
- Hasan says he generally appears in public without security despite threats and past harassment.
- He described being stopped and questioned by Customs and Border Protection earlier this year for two hours.