Bassem Youssef

A television is shown hanging from the ceiling with US President Donald Trump displayed while several people are in shadow below.

Global coronavirus cases surpass those in China; Deportations could accelarate COVID-19 spread; Living under lockdown in the Eternal City

The number of coronavirus cases outside of China has surpassed those within the country, where the epidemic originally was discovered. Also, governments around the world are taking extraordinatry steps to halt the spread of COVID-19. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in a debate Sunday overshadowed by the virus. And Dr. Anthony Fauci — the US authority on infectious disease — hasn't ruled out the necessity of a national shutdown. A freelancer in Rome shares what lockdown has been like in Italy.

Global coronavirus cases surpass those in China; Deportations could accelarate COVID-19 spread; Living under lockdown in the Eternal City
Bassem Youssef stands in front of a microphone in a recording studio. Behind him is a screen lit up with the title of his new podcast: "Remade in America with Bassem Youssef."

After the Egyptian military took away a political satirist's show, he podcasts about his new life in LA

After the Egyptian military took away a political satirist's show, he podcasts about his new life in LA
Egypt's TV satirist, Bassem Youssef, said his show had been cancelled amid speculation it was because his latest script poked fun at a presidential election won by the former army chief .Bassem Youssef is often referred to as the "Egyptian Jon Stewart."

The man touted as Egypt's Jon Stewart goes off the air

The man touted as Egypt's Jon Stewart goes off the air
On October 25th, Egyptians watch the season's first episode of "Al-Bernameg" ("The Program") by Egypt's most famous satirist, Bassem Youssef. One week later, the show was cancelled by the independent network CBC before the second episode went to air. Bass

Bassem Youssef set his satiric sights on Egypt's military, and got yanked off the air

Bassem Youssef set his satiric sights on Egypt's military, and got yanked off the air

Comedian Bassem Youssef Tests Freedom of Speech in the New Egypt

Comedian Bassem Youssef Tests Freedom of Speech in the New Egypt
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Egyptian Television Satirist Bassem Youssef in Trouble With Islamists

Television satirist Bassem Youssef has allegedly insulted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on his TV show. On his program, Youssef was seen sweet-talking and hugging a red furry pillow carrying President Morsi's image, while mocking his speech style.

Egyptian Television Satirist Bassem Youssef in Trouble With Islamists

Egyptian Comedian Bassem Youssef Meets His Hero On The Daily Show

A former Cairo heart surgeon has become a sensation in Egypt for his Daily Show-like satirical internet program. Bassem Youssef credits Jon Stewart as one of his heros. Thursday night, Youssef appeared on the program.

Egyptian Comedian Bassem Youssef Meets His Hero On The Daily Show
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Egypt's "Daily Show"

The Egyptian revolution has ushered in a new type of media freedom to the country. Ursula Lindsey reports on a new program in Egypt that is modeled on Jon Stewart's "Daily Show."

Egypt's "Daily Show"