680K
Subscribers
15M
Monthly Views
$3.75K-$15K
Est. Monthly Revenue
$0.25-$1.00
Est. RPM
890 videos uploaded | 310M total views
The Story
HasanAbi runs one of Twitch's largest political commentary channels, streaming 8-12 hours daily covering news, politics, and culture. The challenge for viewers isn't finding content - it's finding the 10 minutes that matter in a 10-hour stream. This clip channel solved that problem. The creator recognized that Hasan's audience wasn't just gamers - they were politically engaged viewers seeking progressive perspectives on current events. By curating clips like a news editor rather than a gaming highlight reel, the channel attracted a more mature, engaged audience willing to watch longer-form clips. The breakthrough strategy was contextual curation: every clip includes enough background information for new viewers to understand the discussion, making the content accessible beyond Hasan's core fanbase. This editorial approach transformed random stream moments into standalone news commentary pieces that rank in YouTube search and drive continuous traffic.
“Hasan's streams are 10 hours of content, but there are always 5-6 moments that perfectly capture the day's most important discussions. That's what we extract and share.”
— HasanAbi Clips
The Transformation
Before
Experimental clip channel unsure if political content could succeed on YouTube
After
680K subscriber news commentary source generating 15M monthly views
Timeline: 22 months
Content Strategy
News-cycle-driven curation focusing on Hasan's takes on trending political and cultural topics. Use news-style thumbnails with topic headlines. Create playlists organized by subject (Politics, Culture Wars, International News). Post 2-3 clips daily targeting afternoon/evening news consumption hours.
Key Insights
Political commentary clips have higher RPMs ($2-5) than gaming content when monetization-friendly
Context is crucial - 30 seconds of setup dramatically improves viewer retention for political clips
Current events create search traffic spikes - optimize titles for trending keywords and news SEO
Business Impact
Built $15K monthly revenue from a niche that competitors avoided due to monetization concerns
Created a news-adjacent content model that could scale to other political commentary streamers
Developed expertise in balancing controversial content with advertiser-friendly packaging
Last updated: November 27, 2025