Bassem youssef is well known as the jon stewart of egypt for his comedy show, al bernameg, nicknamed the daily show of the middle east. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover bassem. Hire bassem youssef to speak at events professional speaker. Youssef was a highly successful cardiac surgeon before deciding to pursue his love of comedy much to his parents horror, he jokes. Speaker bassem youssefs accomplishments include bassem youssef is an egyptian comedian and columnist and former cardiothoracic surgeon. Bassem youssef the joke is mightier than the sword. Bassem youssef booking agent for speaking engagements.
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Dubbed the jon stewart of egypt, comedian bassem youssef created the political satire show al bernameg. Bassem youssef is not only funny and creative but his jokes and stories all hit the right spots. Apr 01, 20 bassem youssef, who is known as egypts jon stewart, turned himself in after the prosecutor general issued an arrest warrant for him on saturday. Documentary on bassem youssefs effort to do political satire gets metro detroit premiere at freep film festival. Needless to say, it was a daunting proposition because, as. Prior to holding this position, youssef coordinated the national counterterrorism investigation into the islamic group, the organization responsible for the.
In 2014 he was forced to flee egypt, a nation unaccustomed to the questioning satire youssef embraced in al bernameg, the most popular show in the. On the seventh anniversary of egypts arab spring he talks to the economists awardwinning cartoonist, kal, about. Throughout its three seasons, the show remained controversial for its hilarious and bold criticism of ruling powers. He no longer lives in egypt, but, he said recently, i guess the rest of the comparison holds true, because now. In the united states, bassem youssef is usually called the jon stewart of egypt. Bassem youssef, dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, was the host of.
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The documentary tickling giants is a chronicle of weaponized. He graduated from the faculty of medicine, cairo university, where he also earned his phd. Mar 31, 2017 bassem youssef in tickling giants b assem youssef is the egyptian surgeon turned tv satirist who in 2011 became a youtube celebrity with his homemade broadcasts about cairos tahrir square and. Originally a 5minute show on youtube, albernameg became the first online to tv conversion in the middle east and the most watched show across the region with 30. Bassem youssef has been called the jon stewart of the middle east.
Bassem youssef is often compared to jon stewart as a political satirist. Bassem youssef, the egyptian jon stewart, on new fusion web. The weekly program quickly became the mostviewed television program in the middle east, with 30 million viewers per episode at its peak. Mar 15, 2017 youssef was a highly successful cardiac surgeon before deciding to pursue his love of comedy much to his parents horror, he jokes. Bassem youssef, who is known as egypts jon stewart, turned himself in after the prosecutor general issued an arrest warrant for him on saturday. Bassem youssef to address digital revolution at step conference. A medical doctor who was politicized during the egyptian revolution, youssef developed a political satire show al bernameg that became the most popular television show across the region. Egyptian tv satirist bassem youssef bailed after police. His humorous and biting criticism of egypts rulers attracted over 30 million viewers, as. To put that into perspective, the daily show with jon stewart averaged 2 million viewers.
Bassem youssef, a champion for egypts liberals a champion who quips. Now bassem youssef is trying to make it in america. He talks to nprs lulu garcianavarro about his new book, revolution for dummies. Dec 31, 2012 bassem youssef has used parody to argue that egypts ultraconservative sheiks are distorting islam, and for the moment, his satire appears to have trumped their sanctimony. Bassem youssef in tickling giants b assem youssef is the egyptian surgeon turned tv satirist who in 2011 became a youtube celebrity with his. Bassem youssef, egypts jon stewart, tells detractors of the.
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Last year, famous egyptian satirist bassem youssef was a keynote. Nov 10, 2015 bassem youssef, the 41yearold satirical comedian known as egypts jon stewart, delivered a talk in australia this week where he extolled the virtues and spirit of the countrys prodemocratic. Apr 14, 2017 he was known as the jon stewart of egypt. Last year, famous egyptian satirist bassem youssef was a keynote speaker at the global media forum. Originally a fiveminute show shot from his laundry room and posted on youtube after protests in tahrir square unseated egypts ruling elite, it became the mostwatched program in the region, with 30 million viewers every week.
Feb 03, 2016 lovehimorhatehim egyptian comedian bassem youssef is set to debut a new 10episode series in partnership with american cable network fusions online arm, fdigital. Bassem youssef, egypts jon stewart, tells detractors of. Cairo egypts most popular comedian and television personality, political satirist bassem youssef, is officially off the air. Bassem youssef pittsburgh official ticket source byham. Bassem youssef was the host of albernameg, the firstofitskind political satire showin the middle east from 2011 until the shows termination by the egyptian government in 2014. Bassem youssef has used parody to argue that egypts ultraconservative sheiks are distorting islam, and for the moment, his satire appears to have trumped their sanctimony. He quickly hushes the chuckles, adjusts his lapel microphone, sits down, and addresses camera two in elbaradeis. Mar 29, 2012 elbaradei is in fact television host bassem youssef in makeup and a bald cap. Bassem youssef, the jon stewart of egypt, moves to u. The resemblance of his political humor to jon stewarts is unmistakable, but where stewarts satire has made him a star, bassem has been labeled a traitor.
But unlike the other breaks youssef has taken in the nearly three. Bassem youssef, former host of the program, egypts most popular tv show, talks about his satirical coverage of the 2011 egyptian revolution and consequences of criticizing the government there. Jan 25, 2018 bassem youssef has been called the jon stewart of the middle east. Bassem youssef, the 41yearold satirical comedian known as egypts jon stewart, delivered a talk in australia this week where he extolled the virtues and spirit of. Bassem youssef keynote speakers bureau and speaking fees. Bassem youssef is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. His new podcast, remade in america with bassem youssef, explores his life. Jun 02, 2014 cairo egypts most popular comedian and television personality, political satirist bassem youssef, is officially off the air. Egypts politics and its president on his program albernameg the show. Dws new partnership with magued is just the latest example of ongoing close cooperation with egyptian media.
Jebreal is scheduled to be a keynote speaker at the israels influence. Youssef is currently the host of the democracy handbook, a digital series with fusion tv, and now lives in the united states. Comedy shouldnt take courage, but it made an exception for bassem. View the profiles of professionals named bassem youssef on linkedin. Jon stewart the jon stewart of the arabic worldthe creator of the program, the most popular television show in egypts historychronicles his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist, and offers crucial insight into the arab spring, the egyptian revolution, and the. Bassem youssef generally travels from stanford, ca, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other.
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He expresses the struggles that immigrants in general and middle easterns, in particular, go through and out of reallife experience in the funnies yet most respectful way. Dubbed the jon stewart of egypt by the new yorker, heartsurgeonturnedsatirist bassem youssef is now making waves in america for his controversial brand of comedy that launched him to stardom. Egyptian political satirist bassem youssef on media. The documentary tickling giants is a chronicle of weaponized satire and the arab spring during a precious moment in egypt when freedom unfolded before the. Bassem youssefs podcast explores life as an outsider.
Bassem youssef, the egyptian jon stewart, on new fusion. Bassem youssef talks to arthur kade about tickling giants full interview english interviews bassem youssef preparing america with revolution for dummies extended interview. He hosted albernameg, a satirical news program, from 2011 to 2014. Mar 26, 2017 dubbed the jon stewart of egypt, comedian bassem youssef created the political satire show al bernameg. Bassem youssef is a satirist, writer and tv host who has been dubbed the jon stewart of egypt. Bassem youssefs keynote address at the 2014 oslo freedom forum.
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