{"id":350108,"date":"2026-06-07T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/the-free-speech-dilemma-over-hasan-piker-top-comment-podcast\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T08:00:11","slug":"the-free-speech-dilemma-over-hasan-piker-top-comment-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/the-free-speech-dilemma-over-hasan-piker-top-comment-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"The free speech dilemma over Hasan Piker | Top Comment Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/peASQT83zvk\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"The free speech dilemma over Hasan Piker | Top Comment Podcast\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/peASQT83zvk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>When Twitch streamer Hasan Piker was denied entry into the UK this week, it rekindled a conversation around the Home Office&#8217;s approach to free speech. From Kanye West to Valentina Gomez, the list of prominent names who have seen their travel plans derailed in recent months is growing, with commentators across the political spectrum accusing the government of overreaching. Piker, whose highly critical stance on Israel has led to disputed allegations of antisemitism, says he is being targeted for his position on the war in Gaza. <\/p>\n<p>On this episode, Matt and Marianna explain why many young people in particular are outraged by the decision, and consider whether some of his more inflammatory comments should be considered less extreme in the amplified environment of social media.<\/p>\n<p>Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea.<\/p>\n<p>#BBCNews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Twitch streamer Hasan Piker was denied entry into the UK this week, it rekindled a conversation around the Home Office&#8217;s approach to free speech. 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