The Streamer and the Shock Collar - ICYMI

On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie to talk about Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who some viewers have accused of shocking his dog on his livestream. Winkie <a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/02/hasan-piker-donald-trump-news-elon-musk-jd-vance.html">spent time with Piker</a> and his dog, Kaya, for Slate earlier this year, and helps debunk the misinformation currently being spread by cloutchasers and right-wing media figures alike. He also answers the most important question of them all: Just how soft is Kaya’s fur, exactly?Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icymi/id1554115325">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6bo1EK9sElQV8DqzO0HLac">Spotify</a>. Or, visit <a href="https://slate.com/podc...