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How Twitch personality Hasan Piker generates widespread appeal

WBUR | By Amory Sivertson,
Ben Brock Johnson, Grace Tatter, Paul Vaitkus
Published May 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM CDT
Hasan Piker during an interview with Endless Thread.
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Hasan Piker during an interview with Endless Thread.

The “Endless Thread” team explores the appeal and reach of Twitch personality, Hasan Piker, called by some the left-wing answer to Joe Rogan.

Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson report.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Copyright 2025 WBUR

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Amory Sivertson
Ben Brock Johnson
Grace Tatter
Paul Vaitkus
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