FULL SEND PODCAST Bassem Youssef | Ep. 162
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Jul 31, 2025 
Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian comedian and political satirist, shares his insights on the intricacies of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the U.S.-Israel relationship. He delves into the challenges of accountability in media narratives and the dangers of cancel culture. Youssef highlights disturbing injustices faced by Ethiopian Jewish women in Israel and critiques the influence of lobbying groups on American politics. He advocates for political awareness among youth, urging a deeper understanding of the socio-political implications of foreign policy.
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Influencers Used in Propaganda Campaign
- Influencers were used as part of a $150 million Israeli propaganda campaign to influence perception of Palestinians and the conflict.
- The curated trips and media portrayals paint Palestinians as simplistic and ignorant, deepening misunderstanding and enabling misinformation.
Critical Thinking Lacking on Conflict
- There was a total lack of critical thinking in the Netanyahu interview, especially failing to question how six-hour attacks went unnoticed.
- The conflict is manipulated with emotional messaging to prevent deeper examination of inconsistencies and failures.
Israel’s Contradictory Narrative Exposed
- Netanyahu dehumanizes Palestinians while claiming to protect marginalized groups; Israel uses manipulative tactics like revenge porn to control and recruit informants.
- This contradiction shows deep pathology and gaslighting by Israeli authorities about human rights.