Hasan Piker and Ethan Klein set for live debate this Friday amid ongoing feud
Popular internet personalities Hasan Piker and Ethan Klein are scheduled to engage in a live debate this Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12:30 PM PT.
The announcement follows a prolonged online feud between the two, primarily centered around political disagreements, notably concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict. Their dispute intensified after Klein released a "Content Nuke" video criticizing Piker, to which Piker responded with a "Content Cop" collaboration with iDubbbz.
This Friday 12:30PST I will be debating @hasanthehun live on the show. I will be exposing him for who he truly is and the world will finally see the truth. Will he apologize, or will he double down? Tune in to find out. pic.twitter.com/C6VgWAYXaY
— Ethan Klein, host of the H3 Podcast (parody) (@h3h3producitons) April 29, 2025
Ethan Klein, host of the H3 Podcast, extended the debate invitation via Instagram, stating, "Hasan accepted. Let's schedule it for 12:30 this Friday." He further mentioned that his co-host Dan would coordinate the technical details with Piker.
Photo: Instagram
Hasan Piker, known online as HasanAbi, confirmed his participation, asserting that he has been ready to debate since Klein's initial video. Piker remarked, "I have stated that I'd debate Ethan since he released his context nuke, I've reached out to his producers."
The debate is anticipated to address their differing perspectives and provide clarity on their public disagreements. Fans can tune in to the live discussion on both the H3 Podcast and HasanAbi's respective platforms.
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