This chapter details the remarkable transition of a heart surgeon to a popular comedian in the Middle East, highlighting the impact of the Egyptian revolution on their career. It discusses the challenges of adapting to a new cultural landscape in the U.S., the importance of storytelling in their craft, and the role of comedy in addressing sensitive global issues.
The conflict in Gaza is heartbreaking, so we decided to have different perspectives on to help us learn more. For the Palestinian perspective we welcome Bassem Youssef.
Bassem Youssef is a comedian, author and political commentator from Egypt who now lives in the United States.
Bassem joins Theo to help us understand how Hamas came to be, that Palestine is being occupied, and to share his ideas for solution.