Candace Candace x Bassem Youssef | Candace Ep 298
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Jan 30, 2026 
Bassem Youssef, former Egyptian satirist turned political commentator and author, joins to debate media narratives and Israel. He and Candace unpack viral clips, media framing of Gaza, distinctions between Zionism and Judaism, and claims about influence operations. They also explore how public memory is shaped and the risks of escalating control.
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Wakeup Call From A Viral Clip
- Bassem Youssef says Candace's Piers Morgan clip woke him up to Gaza and led him to seek other perspectives.
- He recounts being blocked from booking Youssef at his network because "you hurt Ben's feelings."
Three Accusations Against Ben Shapiro
- Bassem gives three examples of Ben Shapiro changing facts: USS Liberty, debate style, and a misused Arabic-narrated video.
- He accuses Shapiro of deliberate, strategic lying to shape public opinion.
USS Liberty Interview And Lawsuit
- Candace describes interviewing Phil Tourney, a USS Liberty survivor, as deeply emotional and meaningful.
- She says the Daily Wire sued her afterward for allowing the survivor to speak and alleging she manipulated him.
