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Bassem Youssef
Egyptian Political Satirist
Bassem Youssef appears on the Lex Fridman Podcast across politics, geopolitics, comedy. Lex describes Bassem Youssef as egyptian political satirist.
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2026
1 appearance
This Past Weekend with Theo Von / March 22, 2026 / Episode #521
Bassem Youssef | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #521
Bassem Youssef | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #521
2024
1 appearance
Lex Fridman Podcast / April 5, 2024 / Episode #424
Bassem Youssef: Israel-Palestine, Gaza, Hamas, Middle East, Satire & Fame
Bassem Youssef is an Egyptian-American comedian & satirist, referred to as the Jon Stewart of the Arab World.
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If I hate you, that's great, but if I have a story to support that hate, that's even better. One of your favorite words, "Jihad."
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Bassem Youssef
Egyptian Political Satirist
Bassem Youssef appears on the Lex Fridman Podcast across politics, geopolitics, comedy. Lex describes Bassem Youssef as egyptian political satirist.
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2
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April 5, 2024 to March 22, 2026
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