‘1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives’ – Mehdi Hasan on why he went on Surrounded
Mehdi Hasan, a British-American commentator, appeared on the YouTube web series "Surrounded" in a debate titled "1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives." The two-hour debate has been viewed over 10 million times and propelled Jubilee Media into the mainstream. However, some are concerned about the embrace of rage-fueled content. During the debate, Hasan was asked about his "ethnic background" by a man who organized violent far-right protests, and another debater who laughed maniacally while admitting to being a fascist was later sacked and condemned but then raised $30,000 from supporters on a Christian crowdfunding site. The viral success of the debate has raised questions about the potential risks of amplifying divisive and extreme views on platforms like YouTube.
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