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Hanson: Nine ‘Trying to Sack My Good Friend’ Karl
Stefanovic praised Robinson’s tenacity and courage during an almost hour-long interview that also covered immigration, Islam and Pauline Hanson.
- On Tuesday, Nine Network presenter Karl Stefanovic hosted British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his self-titled podcast, but the episode was removed from major digital platforms by Wednesday morning, less than 12 hours after it debuted.
- Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, founded the anti-Islam English Defence League and holds convictions for assault, fraud and contempt of court after repeatedly promoting inflammatory rhetoric regarding Islam and immigration.
- During the interview, Stefanovic praised Robinson's "tenacity" and "courage," while Robinson lauded One Nation leader Pauline Hanson; the decision sparked backlash, with listeners calling it "terrible."
- Nine Network stated on Wednesday it is "taking this matter seriously," emphasizing the podcast is independent production. Senator Hanson suggested "weak management" caused the removal.
- The incident follows speculation about Stefanovic's future with the network amid reports of exit plans. Stefanovic recently told news.com.au his listeners drive decisions on which controversial figures appear on the show.
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Karl Stefanovic interviews anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson - ABC listen
Karl Stefanovic, one of the country's highest paid television personalities has sat down with one of the most divisive anti-immigration voices in the UK, far-right, anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson. The interview was published online last night, but has since been pulled from the show's accounts.
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The AgeStefanovic praises ‘courage’ of far-right activist on controversial podcast
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson praised Pauline Hanson in the interview with Nine Network star Karl Stefanovic, who said he admired Robinson’s “tenacity” and “courage”.
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