The government vs Friendlyjordies

<p>YouTuber Friendlyjordies has built up a significant audience in recent years through his pointed and acerbic political videos. </p><p><br></p><p>But he’s also attracted controversy, with the deputy Premier of NSW suing him for defamation. </p><p><br></p><p>Now, one of the comedian’s producers has been arrested by a controversial police unit established to explicitly focus on ideological extremists. </p><p><br></p><p>Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the friendlyjordies saga, and why a state government seems intent on turning him into a martyr.</p><p> </p><p>Gue...