HEATED Israel vs Palestine Debate w/ Bassem Youssef | PBD Podcast | Ep. 349

Jan 12, 2024

Join Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian comedian and former surgeon renowned for his political satire, as he dives deep into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He shares his journey from medicine to comedy, sparked by a desire for freedom of expression. Bassem discusses his reasons for not performing in Israel, examines the socio-economic issues in Gaza, and critiques the role of foreign powers in regional conflicts. Also, he reflects on leadership influences during Trump's presidency and underscores the importance of civil discourse.

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Career Transition

Bassem Youssef transitioned from a successful career as a heart surgeon to comedy.
Inspired by Jon Stewart, his satirical show gained 40 million weekly listeners in Egypt.

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Comedy Breakthrough

In 2011, amidst the Arab Spring, Youssef's comedy videos went viral, leading to TV offers.
He shadowed Jon Stewart's team, and Stewart later appeared on Youssef's show.

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Challenges and Exile

Youssef faced constant censorship and legal challenges for his satire in Egypt.
He ultimately fled the country in 2014 after being fined $15 million.

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Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana are joined by comedian, television host and surgeon Dr. Bassem Youssef! Bassem Raafat Mohamed Youssef is an Egyptian comedian, television host, and surgeon. He is best-known in his media career for having hosted Al Bernameg, a satirical comedy show focused on Egyptian politics, from 2011 to 2014. 3:16 - Bassem discusses when he decided to leave medicine and become a comedian. 15:45 - Bassem discusses why he fled Egypt following his criticism of the Egyptian government. 26:30 - Bassem explains why he won't perform in Israel. 48:32 - Did the Israeli government know about the October 6th Hamas attack in advance? 51:50 - How to move forward in Israel following the October 6th attack. 55:50 - Are the tensions in the Middle East a social or economic issue? 1:06:00 - How the United States government uses economic hitmen to bankrupt and run other countries. 1:15:00 - Why there were no wars that broke out under Trump's administration. Follow Bassem Youssef on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RTTTgQ For tour dates, tickets and more check out BassemYoussef.xyz: https://bit.ly/3TXD8DN Purchase Patrick's new book "Choose Your Enemies Wisely": https://bit.ly/41bTtGD Register to win a Valuetainment Boss Set (valued at over $350): https://bit.ly/41PrSLW Get a free "Future Looks Bright" Hat & T-Shirt: Purchase two "Future Looks Bright" Hats and one "Future Looks Bright" T-Shirt & use the promo code "pbdpodcast2024" at checkout! Connect one-on-one with the right expert to get the answers you need with Minnect: https://bit.ly/3MC9IXE Get best-in-class business advice with Bet-David Consulting: https://bit.ly/40oUafz Visit VT.com for the latest news and insights from the world of politics, business and entertainment: https://bit.ly/472R3Mz Visit Valuetainment University for the best courses online for entrepreneurs: https://bit.ly/47gKVA0 Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! SUBSCRIBE TO: @VALUETAINMENT @vtsoscast @ValuetainmentComedy @bizdocpodcast @theunusualsuspectspodcast Want to be clear on your next 5 business moves? https://bit.ly/3Qzrj3m Join the channel to get exclusive access to perks: https://bit.ly/3Q9rSQL Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms https://bit.ly/3sFAW4N Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.