Chicago Ideas presented Bassem Youssef in conversation with Gigi Pritzker, seeing the pair parse Youssef's process, both then and now, with Youssef detailing a comedian's role in social and political activism.
I don’t see how he “destroyed” anyone 🤔 his argument was ad sarcasm, but he made no real valid point except “wars is bad” it’s like he doesn’t understand history and how all countries are started
He also reminds me a bit of Robin Williams, not just his looks but some of his mannerisms and the way he is so relentlessly funny. His mind is constantly churning out jokes intertwined with astute sociopolitical observation. We are truly lucky to have him.
Bassem is not just a stand up comedy presenter or a doctor , he is very well educated & well bred , have a high sense of humor personality. Very humble & we all love him
Amazing same thing happened to me he totally changed my perspective concerning Israeli Palestinian conflict. I saw the Piers Morgan show and I saw it more than at least 3 times and every time I laughed to death. Greetings from Ethiopia
He present the real Arab personality sad, honest and broken from inside.. reminding me with this poetry: think that I am dancing among you as a joy, for the bird is dancing slaughtered from the intensity of pain! ~Abu al-Tayyib al-Mutanabbi( great Arab poet)
I remember being in the 8th grade learning about the Arab Spring in New Jersey while it was happening, in school. Funnily, we were educated through Bassem Youssef videos!
We miss him a lot here in Egypt. this was a very good interview though. And yes it is very true how can you feel exiled and even estranged in your own country. Don't be fooled by his humor as he went through some tragic situations. His father was ran over by a car while crossing the street in Cairo. He was never been able to come "home" to attend his own Dad's funeral! Americans..don't take your freedom for granted.. use it and do your part.
Americans..don't take your freedom for granted.. use it and do your part. ACTUALLY WESTERNERS .don't take your freedom for granted.. use it and do your part.
well every country needs a persona like him ,,, i am an indian and i am willing to trade 100's of news anchors just to have 1 jon stewart or basseem ,,,
Bassem we miss you like a family member. I hope one day our Egypt will welcome you as a son and that you feel the warmth of her bosom. But for now, stay away and safe, your teaching has nested and brought fruits.
Fancy having him as your doctor, it would be wonderful. As long as you didn’t have a really bad condition! If you did you could pass over laughing! I’ve just discovered this gentleman and I think he’s amazing! From the UK..
Bassem is really my ideal,he inspires me .I'm so proud that we 've such a great man in Egypt .He was banished away from his homeland just cuz he wanted a true democracy.
I'm really proud of you.. for what you did in Egypt when everyone just did what they have told to and i really miss your show..hope you have a good life with your wife and daughter and your book will be famous one day. And by the way i really liked the host she's smart and a good listener with interesting questions and a good smile :)
Amazing... different dynamic than the pierce morgan interview, understandbly given the gaza genocide... you can feel with pierce hes trying to shed new light on an old issue but here he was more relaxed and showed how his thinking process was very practical..
I came late to this party and this man. I must apologise and bow before the greatness of Bassem. He may have been inspired by JS but his courage is undeniable and should be celebrated from the top of every minaret across the world and each TV station. Thank you Bassem.
I know it must be hard for you that he had to leave but I thank you for sharing him with the world, especially where we need his perspective on what is happening with the Palestinian people.🙏
I completely agree with "my advice is not to take anybody's advice". Each one of us is unique with a unique experience bound by our senses and perception of time and place "reality"
Almost always satire is language restricted. One comedian who is very good at his mother language would not fare well in another language, let alone most English speakers speak barely only one language (Trevor Noah one exception, but as far I know he makes Comedy only in English, even if he speaks several other language) can you imagine John steward, John Oliver, colbert being good comedians in spanish French or any other language? Youssef is great even if English is not his mother tongue. Amazing!
not getting too much along with his ideas but listening to him is so amazing each time each interview is so fantastic and I like the way he is being so funny. And of course I'm really missing his Friday show it was a phenomenal one ..
@@ssb1056 He's truly one-of-a-kind, especially when it comes to his talent as a comedian. He even humorously likens himself to the 'John Stewart of Egypt.' His quick wit is exceptionally distinctive and brings to mind the comedic brilliance of Robin Williams. So, relax, it's meant as a compliment, not a detraction.
Thank you all ❤ I am really tired.. over whelmed.. and just need to settle down abit.. 😊 I think you all are too.. So I will rest today.. if you need me I am here.. but I think we should 'all' rest today.. Just please.. no more blood 😢😢
Bassim you are amazing may Allah bless you and your family ❤ I am an old fan since your early RU-vid days you were always so talented and extremely funny
Rather than admit they have been forever fooled, most go on be-lie-ving whatever it is they have been conditioned to accept. We have to live with it. For now
He said he miss Egypt but HIS Egypt is not there anymore. I too miss my Egypt (I studied in Cairo) but I discovered in 1980 that my Egypt has long gone. So Bassem misses a country I don't even miss.
@35:00 the island were Saudi to begin with it was temporary given to Egypt to help during the war of 1967 in Jamal AbduAlNasser days And still under the Egyptian military control
41.43 yeah Kind of every thing he says resonates with me.. I wa s touristing in 2012 in Egypt, twice, actually ...Feb and then two months later The atmosphere was kind of electric Bit contradictory, too..i mean
Bassem I'm with you with almost everything but for the record, there is an Egyptian show called Jo show aired from turkey that is getting millions of view and it is doing the same things you did with no limits because it is aired from Turkey not from Egypt
