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As a young American Jewish man trying to navigate the current conflict in Israel/Palestine, this man has been a breath of fresh air and a source of hope and inspiration to me
Bassem's vocabulary is more comprehensive than 95% of americans, dude uses "piecemeal", where does he get this stuff? Maybe that ancient technology called BOOKS?? word xD
@@nicolenjoroge6357 Arabic is one of the hardest languages ever So it is not fair to compare learning Arabic with any other language but may be Chinese I raised to speak classic Arabic and Egyptian Arabic If you need any help, please don't histate to ask me I will be more than glade to help anyone to learn Arabic ❤
Please do not get your news from social media. It is an entirely different type of echo chamber. Twitter and TikTok are in fact so much worse than mainstream media ever was. It is incredibly easy to manipulate people through social media.
Baseem: This is how Israel operates Lex: but it's not that bad Baseem: But it is here is data Lex: but it's not everyone, maybe a limited few Baseem: actually it is the majority, here is more data Lex: But that's what all people and all cultures do globally Baseem: Actually no, this is a unique instance in history Lex: I'm not so sure I agree with that.
The story stuck with me; a Gazan mother who survived the bombardement and transferred to Egypt from Rafah border for medical treatment, tells a story to one of the UN members that she lost her all three children in the bombardement. She goes; Under the rubble one of her kids was screaming in pain, begging her to help stop the pain, daughters legs were shuttered, another one crying she’s stuck to her chest. A mother describes that she had to bear the her childrens crying voice and then to silence because they were slowly dying. She couldn’t move, she couldn’t help, she could do nothing. So eventually she’s rescued. She’s the only survivor. Yes she’s alive but she sure she’s dead inside. she says she hears her kids crying voice every day. There, I had to share the story I heard. I had to give the context of how horrific situation people of Gaza are going through to those who still defends Israel to this day.
We very sorry it’s happening but the same way it’s happening in Ukraine for the 2 years non stop I can’t hear from you or like you or UN any condemnation Hippocrates all of you! Leave the Israel alone they didn’t start the war! Stop crying and get hostages out!!!
Thank you for sharing. Indeed heart breaking. Unfortunately there are 1000s of stories like this (in Gaza from just the past 6 months) each of which rival horror stories from holocaust
Try the story of the modern history of Israel sticks with me. Against all odds, fresh from the camps in Europe, surrounded by hundreds of millions of fanatical enemies that hate them to the core, attacked by 5 armies on the day they became a nation, decades of invasions and terror attacks. They somehow won and became powerful yet kind. They let their defeated enemy refugees of these invasions stay only to have them create a false narrative that Israel was always a strong oppressor apartheid state for 80 years, ignoring the struggle Israel made to survive and become strong after nearly being wiped off the planet.
@@lukehawkins48 And who said we need to support Hamas to make sure the two-state solution never happen? You know, this genocide did show us all how stupid people are.
@@universoajedrez1118 he definitively is what you can call a liar. the problem with this guy and others like him is that he is practically brainwashed to believe what he says, and I can understand why people wanna believe him, because he is what you can describe as likable and funny and so on, and people are of course sympathetic towards his cause. and thats one of the biggest issue in this conflict. people let the emotions control their feelings, and thats how we end up in a situation where you have gay people supporting Hamas ignorant of the fact hamas would kill them the first chance they get, and where you have woman organisations supporting hamas, ignoring the fact that hamas members would raped them if they get the chance. its mind-boggling how stupid and ignorant people get soon as israel is mention
Elham Farah, 84, had been sheltering inside the church for some time. On Sunday night she stepped outside the building to see if her house was still standing. She was shot in the leg and fell to the ground. People in the church were unable to rescue her, as each time they went out they came under fire. She lay in the street all night. On Monday morning it was reported that an Israeli tank ran over her body. Elham was a popular music teacher in Gaza, described as 'loving, calm and a true educator.' A devout Christian, she came from a strong Gazan Christian family. Her father Hanna Farah, was a well known Palestinian poet. She loved to travel to the West Bank when permission was given to the Gazan Christians to celebrate Christmas and Easter with the church there.
Shady statement 1.7 million people don't belong in gaza they were pushed there. That process of thinking could lead to 30000 more babies dieing. Egypt thrives on there human shields in gaza.
@@puranic1 He absolutely destroyed that interview. His legendary patience was on display there and the body language of everyone at the table said it all.
@@puranic1 Kisin has gone off the deep end mate... ever since that Zionist show they did with Brett and Harris justifying what we now know is genocide.. it's like... have even a smidgen of balance so called free thinker...
As a frequent viewer, I’ve never seen this guy laugh so much on the podcast. Bassem, u must be the funniest comedian to make this guy smile. Respectfully
What would be wrong with that, when it's giving clear truth to the lies we've been feed for year by our governments and those in power. Who in reality don't give 2 shits about its people or populations. Who hell bent on filling their pockets or egos up at any cost.
They are both very smart in understanding what the other ones motivations behind their statements are and engage positively over them. I don't know if they met for the first time or have met before, but it shows that they their social intelligence allows them to discuss like they have been lifelong friends.
I was born and raised in Morocco. My father was a French colonial fundamentalist christian, a very fervent zionist. What I heard of Oct 7 sounded so familiar. I had heard the same hate, dehumanizing talk about the Arabs in my childhood 65 yrs prior... So I didn't believe it. But I couldn't say it publicly. Bassem is a beautiful human. ❤
So you were living in Morocco and hearing dehumanizing speech on the same people you were living with. Meanwhile living there now all we hear is tolerance and living together hhhh
@@grammyyelog i'm not antisemitic to semites. And I'm just telling you the propaganda going on now in case you don't know. As for the vectim mentality, that's your preferred card so The pot is calling the kettle black
It is flabbergasting how a hypocrite who wouldn’t dare open his mouth in any country ,outside of the west,where he entertains such as the UAE since you can’t criticize the government or the monarchy - has the audacity to portray Israel as the oppressor! As a female who was born and raised in the same country as this comedian ( far from a truth teller much less an intellectual) I’m appalled by how much he brushes of the agenda of the entire Arab and Muslim world against Israel. The only reason Egypt agreed to sign a peace treaty with Israel was because it failed to eradicate it ( the original goal of the wars) or even win one battle against it. Israel has been fighting for its own survival since its inception thanks to its venal and openly anti semiotic neighbors. Despite all of that it succeeded to thrive and nurture a free society for its citizens Jews, Druz, Christians and Muslims in the only democracy in the Middle East. That doesn’t make it perfect. No nation is . However, it is worth mentioning that no female lives freely, with equal rights and with dignity in this region aside from the Israeli population. There has never been one peaceful movement or organization in a single Arab country via a vis the so called Palestinian cause.
I just love two people sitting having mutual respect and laughing together. I wish every single person in the world could do this regardless of their background, heritage and beliefs.
You should have thought of that when you elected Hamas. Israel will not commit suicide because of your poor choices as leaders. It is a tragedy for the Palestinians but they want Israel gone more than they want a peaceful life.
@@ericstaples7220 Take them to court as they always have, but this time without US (or anyone else e.g. U.K.) blocking their international law based ambitions. The multipolar world is already emerging for over a decade and it will have to be based on the implementations of international laws on everyone
After a long week of getting sucked into Twitter spats and losing faith in humanity - this is just what I needed to listen to. There is hope. These two have demonstrated how two people from such different backgrounds can have a civil discourse and retain mutual respect. Beautiful. Lex is a great interviewer and Bassem is multi-talented.
There is a ton of hope. Get off of social media. It does not represent reality and is twisting you as well as their views. ALL social media, not just Twitter.
@@thomasjones4570 People need to just go back to real life, with their website, email, and maybe even RSS feeds being as far internet goes. But then again, we should also be thankful that we are much more aware than we were in the past.
If Bassem wasn't forced to leave Egypt, we would have lost this great conversation. Its Lovely how universe put you in bad situation to come back with stronger role and mission.
Remind me of prophet Yusuf A.S. if he is not kicked out from his home, Egypt will hard to survive a long drought. And the fact that his name is Bassem Youssef from Egypt make it more interesting.
When I searched for "lex fridman bassem youssef" this video was nowhere to be found (only some clips on the second channel). I had to go manually to the "Video" section of this channel to whats this video.
no i get it the whole time in my suggestions..... anti jewsish videos or comments will not be censored by youtube. Try saying something against Hamas or iran... youtube will ban you for 24 hours lol
@@mymelodi123 sorry can you explain? I'm not a huge fan of his comedy but I think he's pretty well spoken (nothing to do with English) and well meaning. He's like another Westerner to me imo.
What Lex does really well is to ask questions without appearing to judge the guest. It really allows the guest to go deep in his response, which is how we can really understand their point of view. It's brilliant stuff.
@SuperEliasc I feel like he brings on both sides and let's them speak at length. It's much better than the sound bytes and shouting over each other that most other shows provide when they have opposing guests on, or when they have their own agenda.
As a dedicated fan of Bassem Youssef since his days in Egypt, I can attest to his unparalleled humor in Arabic, though he's gradually mastering English comedy. Following the military coup, he was misunderstood and criticized from all sides: Islamist supporters accused him of allying with the military, while the military labeled him a traitor. However, Bassem's comedy goes beyond political divisions; he is enlightened, mocking all sides with equal fervor. In the sole episode aired amidst the tense post-coup atmosphere, he brilliantly joked about his own fears, delivering what I believe to be one of the greatest jokes in the history of television. Despite having watched countless hours of comedy legends like George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, and Louis C.K., that episode stands out as a unique masterpiece of comedic artistry. The English-speaking world has yet to fully witness Bassem's comedic talent; he has only recently begun to grasp comedy in English. I am confident that in the future, he will reach the same level of acclaim.
اسلامست؟ ادعوا الله ان يكتب شهادتك في هذا الشهر ويسالك عنها. انا لست مصريا ولكني تابعت الثورة المصريه وقرأت تغريدات باسم أثناء مظاهرات فض رابعة و قبلها وهو يتهم الجماعة باستخدام المدنيين دروع بشريه وانه كان يشمت في قتلاهم وانه تعاون مع الانقلاب العسكري موقفه من غزة لا ينظف يده من دم المصريين والحساب عند الذي لا يظلم ولا ينسى
As an Egyptian, I can attest to all that as well. I do think however that we in the arab world, starting with Egypt,, are yet to fully understand him, even more so than western audiences. That's how misunderstood he is here, and in the whole arab world. The reply in arabic above mine is an example of exactly that,, and it's unfortunately much worse than it seems. If he does rise to some sort of prominence, I'm sure there will be a lot of misunderstanding going around, from all sides.
How come this hilarious comic is not performing in your homeland,glorious and free?! Instead spewing hatred in western world. Must be because of his unparalleled bravery.
@@AhmadAmr98 Indeed, he embodies a free spirit, transcending tribal thinking. Individuals of his caliber are often misunderstood. It's likely that in the future, his western audience might turn against him because he refuses to embrace a tribal mentality.
No, Lex has put on a man that has a sole purpose of destroying Israel and he is not hiding what he wants although his reasoning is slippery and dishonest. Anyone that buys this is misinformed.
Mind Begs the Question: - If policies of Starvation,Death Camps,Gas Chambers/White Phosphorus,Pogroms,Ethnic Cleansing,etc are repeated - Doesn't amount to Holocaust?
Why thank lex when he clearly has a bias towards Israel that only continues the suffering? When he set up a debate between Shapiro and destiny he made destiny the Palestine side only to later make him on the Israel side for Norman’s debate. This man is nothing but a biased and disingenuous host hiding behind his “we are all part of humanity facade”. Shame on anyone for not being able to see lex for who he truly is
I used to watch Bassem's shows as a new student in Jordan, they were some of the most hilarious stuff I've seen. This interview introduces you to the actual human behind it. Thank you Lex, You my good sir can bring out the calm, reflective, and even beautiful side of people. Keep building bridges please, and thank you again.
@@chickensandwich2 migration of all animals is a natural phenomenon. Human migration is a human condition,and the fact that we have been doing it shows it’s beyond human our control, there are many factors involved.
Yes, an interview. I think Lex was extremely weak in this interview. Totally unprepared, not worse than topic easily accepting. I’ll try to lies, falls and misleading information by interviewee. These steps of interviews do a lot more damage than good in terms of promoting a real conversation and mutual understanding. Very disappointed in Lex.
Hearing Bassem speak his second language, English, so fluently inspires me as I learn my 4th language, Arabic. I can't wait to speak even broken Arabic. 😅
Easily the most impressive RUclips video I've ever watched. Bassem Youssef is one of the most unique humans "being" that I have ever encountered. Wise beyond belief, humble without using his humility as a rationale for considering himself better than another, and funnier than most comedians. They say that they funniest jokes are based upon real life…and that's the magic of his humor. I wish he could run for president…heck I'd be willing to fake a US Birth Certificate for him! Seriously he is precisely what Lex called him, a wonderful human being! We need one hundred more just like him!
@@farsalami8605 I find him grossly unattractive for some reason and I have heard women describe him as handsome. I think he is proposing that Israel commit suicide and in so doing, Hamas will be in charge of the nukes. That is not in my book impressive. I watched a piece on a woman from Gaza relocated by American special forces with the cooperation of Egypt and Israel, they got her out. Although she blames the Israelis, she also said Hamas shows absolutely no concern for the people whatsoever. Thankfully, that woman is now with her sons in America and although she is not pro-Israel, she certainly tells it like it is regarding Hamas.
What gives me hope? People like Lex, those who are strong enough to be compassion towards others and who don't fear having conversations. People with real curiosity who are willing to listen despite anything. As an Egyptian myself that was a very fascinating conversation. Listening to Bassem is like breathing fresh air after very long time under the ground. I'm not particularly a fan of him nor I agree 100% with everything he says, but just how open he is to discuss and acknowledge the other perspectives is refreshing to listen to. That's something we surely lack in the Middle East.
Lex is willfully blind to the pervasiveness of sociopathy by Zionists. He deliberately downplays the often stated goal of zionists to illegally expand territory through terrorism, war , and destabilization. Watch videos of zionist policymakers in which they refer to "Greater Israel".
Lex is the definition of the center. Dude refuses to give up his actual political leanings. And, if any of his opinions are clear, it is that: - He promotes Free Speech - He promotes diversity of thought - He promotes discussion - He promotes debate This was what the Ancient Greeks knew was the foundation of Democracy. All ideas were promoted, and disagreement was encouraged. That is how they built the greatest generation of thinkers to this day, and it all happened in just a few hundred years. And, judging by the view count, long form discussions are winning out over the 15 second mindless garbage that is everywhere else. I am not sure what this means for the next generation, but all I know is what Lex is doing is invaluable to the world. “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” - More of this today would be good.
Anyone who hates Lex needs to reevaluate things. You are just making an anti-free speech argument, because all Lex does is platform opinions. OPINIONS ARE GOOD!
@@triplea7536 Sure, but opposition to those ideas exist on both sides, so I would say they are neutral in that sense. Censorship is not exclusive to left and right governments.
90% of relationships between Muslims and Jews is just like this, but those in power with clout have to create enemies. We're just people. We struggle. I look at both of these people and care about them. Nixon said it best, "Those who hate you don't win, until you hate them back, and then you destroy yourself" (before leaving the WH), and Bassem makes the point how we find scapegoats. The group is the problem. We're individuals who love things.
As far as I am aware, Bassem is the first Egyptian ever to be hosted by Lex, and what an introduction to this hilariously obnoxious breed of humans. Over their long history, Egyptians have fought injustice and oppression with laughing and sarcasm over their own misery and plights. Mix that with light hearted kindness, genuine humbleness, natural aversion to violence, millennia of bitter wisdom and weird love of life. Bassem's humour is an embodiment of these chatacters, sharpened by the untold sorrows of post failed revolution Egyptian intelligentsia. This comes from an Egyptian doctor and a big fan of these 2 gentlemen.
Characterising the entire Egyptian people in such a fashion jsut shows the decrepit nature of Israel’s genocidal supporters - this is what they do to Palestinians aswell
The people are corrupt and war mongering too. "Leaders" are not a different kind, they are people and they do what most people will do if given the oportunity.
Yes I believe the solution must come from regular citizens. I hope for citizens to build little communities of peace, link up and connect with communities of peace in the other country.
@@rahelkamber4839 As long as there are people that KNOWINGLY support Muslim Bans, Transgender Bans, Immigrant Bans, Abortion Bans, Labeling Black Civil Rights groups as terrorist organizations, burying college students in debt, destroying Unions and workers rights, flooding the world with guns, standing in the way of raising the minimum wage, standing in the way of universal healthcare, making it harder to protest, making it harder to vote, and militarizing the police all so we can give more tax cuts to the rich, deregulate predatory lenders, and make corporations less liable for polluting our air and water then WE ARE F#CKED!!!!!
@@rahelkamber4839It has already been uncovered Israel supplied Hamas to start a "conflict" too give IDF a reason to invade, complete takeover...why? Palestine/Gaza is sitting on top of a half trilliion dollars of oil/natural gas. Israel wants it. It's genocide for greed.
He’s a true con artists. A lie every 20 seconds. He uses his comedian statues to make fun of actual facts, like Hamas using their own people as human shields, like Hamas beheading Israeli babies, like Hamas put Israeli babies in microwaves (read the forensic reports), like Hamas mass rape of even 12 yo girls during their massacre. You can freely read all that and more (RUclips will ban if I’ll write more violent descriptions, so just look online). Bassem tries to downplay all these by pretending this is stand up material. A true con artist.
@@MattMajcan @residentgrey It's true that recent events can stir up patriotic feelings. Iranians are definitely proud of their country's resilience. However, it's important to consider different viewpoints within Iran. The strike on the Damascus embassy was seen as an attack on Iranian soil, and the counterattack a form of retaliation. This might make some Iranians feel more supportive of the regime right now. But there are many Iranians, myself included, who disagree with the regime's policies. We can love our country and be critical of its leadership.
It is sad that people don't realize that calm conversations like this even from those with different perspectives are the most important. I see comments complaining about Lex and I have two points. You don't know his actual perspective as he often just challenges perspectives. Two, even if he disagrees people need to talk just like this. Thank both of you for this.
I deeply advise you should complement with the part of history he neglects to mention. Over 1 Million Arabic Jews fled Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Libya etc. and many others died before and after 1948. Their descendants constitute 50% of Israeli population and definitely deserve a state more than the ex Egyptians, Jordanians and Syrians that for the last 30-60 years define themselves as Palestinians
That's the 1st time in my life to watch a 3 hour interview without feeling bored, Bassem is a great story teller and 1st time seeing Lex and by far the best interviewer ever, he gives all the space to the guest to speak his mind and ideas without judgment or interruption with a strange great sense of humor❤❤ Loved it ❤️❤️
40 years ago I took a summer youth employment program which had us enroll and take six weeks of basic, militia training. In my platoon, there was an Iraqi, and an Iranian. Both were name Rafi, althoughbit was pronounced differently in each case. At the start, both hated each other and would not talk to one another. After a couple of weeks, being the only "brown" guys, they began to bond. Several weeks later, they were inseperable, and we would overhear them telling stories about how many similarities their families had regarding beliefs, customs, meals, occupations, etc, at which point they both realized just how ridiculous their "learned" behaviors and hatreds actually were. If you could get the youth to talk and hang out, free of the influence of media, family, school, and outside influences, they could change all this hatred.
As an Israeli I can say that that is the main problem with the yonger generation of both Israelies and Palestinians, after the second intifada the Israeli goverment built the separation wall that seperated us, before the borders were open and we saw more one another and it is harder to hate someone you know, and many of us Israelies are arab jews and have a lot od similarities and look very much a like... When I was young we had many peace groups of Israelies and Palestinian from school, but now things are escalating and people from both sides are more radical and that is too bad. But we have to keep beliving and do whatever we can to bring peace between us. Betty from Israel.
@@Bettybaminjerusalem thank you so much for your reply. I had a friend years ago, from Israel, that said he worked daily with Palestinians at his job, and after a few months of working together, most Palestinians and Israelis, whether of Jewish or Arabic descent, would become friends, cohorts, oft times lovers, and it was simply that they discovered just how many similarities they (and all humans) have and how few differences. We all seek love, friendship, happiness, meaning in our lives, comfort (if possible) security for our families, and an ability to raise our children to become productive, contributing members of society and community. We all want to better our world for the future. When people boil things down to the basics, like children do, we ALL get along because we all are the same. It's when you bring in external things like ideology, religion, power, politics, and greed that things turn to hatred, envy, and a desire to hurt. Again, thank you so much for your feedback. All the best wishes to you and yours. Stay happy, healthy, and safe.
@@Bettybaminjerusalemyou know who had tried really hard to make peace with "pleshtin"? Nova music festival. Left leaning villages that got hit on Oct7. How did that work for them exactly?
@@defaultgate I am with you belive me, my eyes are ipened ever since October 7th,and I am not naive, I have investegated the subject deeply from all possible angles and will start making videos, but at the same time I will allways belive peace is the only solution, it has to be with deradicalization of the Palestinians but you have to stay optimistic, (not blind of course but optimistic), when ww2 ended do you think any body thought that they deradicalized natzi Germany, but they did. Do you think people thought it is possible to deradiculize Japan, and to be in good relations with the US?, nobody thought it's possible but it happened. Did Israelies in the 50's though there will be cold peace with Eygept, Jordan, Turkey, UAE etc.? , we have to keep beliving and hoping for the best.
@@Bettybaminjerusalem sorry to say that but you are naive. The reasons for this happening is not a separating “wall” as another commentator said, or “impassion” but the inevitable result of societal “evolution”. I could make an argument of the “religious war” and how the situation worsened gradually since early 90s when Gazans were allowed in israel to work, travel with no check posts, special permits and the situation was under *control* (what they call “the occupation” today!) as IDF would routinely eradicate the “radicalized” - what they would call “kidnap” today! - but that allowed Gazans to earn their living honorably, not to live on UN handouts, full access (albeit perhaps not perfect but reasonably established) to health and other services. Ever since Oslo and IDF/insraeli administration leaving the area, the radicals under corrupt PLO (themselves terrorists with history of coup attempts in Jordan and Lebanon) escalated the situation (suicidal bombers on Israeli streets) and the border were sealed. Now you have a hungry mob fed with propaganda blaming israel for everything. This entire argument of “decadent powerful society slowly letting go of the power and giving in to the barbarians” is supported by ancient history lessons and modern examples of regional conflicts. There is no “vacuum of power”, it does not exists in nature
It’s been 5 plus hours now and it’s at almost 200,000 views .. so YES this podcast will be in the millions in no time, I predict it to be the most viewed podcast of Lex EVER People love to hear ALL the FACTS unhindered, uncontrolled by mass media
I'll assume the heightened views are here for bassem. He is great for a bit of humor after listening to atrocities and mainstream lies all day. Often have to take breaks and listen to gardening and comedy podcasts for my sanity. But my mind often won't allow me to rest. We shouldn't allow ourselves to be comfortable. Don't feel peace. Happiness? Not likely. ✌️💚🍉
I love the chemistry between them. This is when you discuss deep burning issues with some form of humour. I enjoyed the interview and got educated as well...
Lol, for Arabic as being so diverse, I can attest to this even as an American. I was friendly with a Palestinian guy in Asia who had a restaurant with cooks, and one of his cooks was Moroccan, and I got a call from the Palestinian guy saying, "Come down and talk to this chef I got from Morocco. He'll make you a tagine, but he's super lonely and can't talk to anyone," 'cause he couldn't speak the local language or English, and the Palestinian guy said, yeah, his Arabic communication with the other Arabs in the kitchen is not easy. Well, I studied in France and speak French fluently, and given Morocco's history, he could speak French, and we sat and had a talk, and he just had so much to talk about, it was like a relief valve of months of him basically isolated in this foreign country. He was so happy just to have a conversation for a while (and he was a good chef, haha).
@@mohmedhassan6875 It's not a weird comment, all he's saying is that it's good and all that you have a very nice arab friend but that doesn't prove much in face of an entire population with a certain culture. I also have good arab friends here in Canada, but it is purely anecdotal evidence. Sure we can't say that all arabs are "evil", that is wrong, but we can't completely negate the existance of a culture.
bassem has a very sharp mind and it serves him quite well. i'm glad that i got to know about him through piers morgan's show, which might've been one of the rare times his show did something good... introducing us to someone better and more human.
Bassem is the banality of evil. Speaking with a forked tongue. He doesn’t help a single Palestinian… hid actions do however attempt to protect Hamas in order to prolong this conflict in order to give him the same fame he desires
Piers Morgan totally underestimated Bassem Youssef. He thought he could use him for clicks, “just another Arab” who would be bulldozed over with the zombie question “but do you condemn H am as?”. He didn’t know he was a cardio thoracic surgeon with a sharp wit and a massive following. Bassem Youssef made people see how “the other” can be just as clever and multidimensional as we “superior” whites. He is a thinker and a force for good. Well done Lex for hosting him, it was a brilliant chat between two humans.
I want to encourage high school students to do stand up comedy because nothing builds up your self awareness more than standing up trying to entertain the crowds
lex i really hope you read this. i have complained for years about the state of the media and over entitled "journalists" shouting at there guests and dumbing down scenarios to simple statements, asking there guests to say yes or no. thank you for making this channel
Very humbling, well there was a time when Amir Abdel Kader Al Jazairi in the 1860s, fought on behalf of Christians to protect them & choosing to stand for humanity.
never stop speaking truth to power Bassem! you're a gem of the Muslim community and a champion of the people especially when it comes to the Isra*l-Palestine conflict. Peace be upon you 🫂
GO BASSAM!! You’re so well spoken, very balanced and very knowledgeable. Bringing humour into the conversation makes the topic easier for the average person to understand. 🙏
Lex, you always talk about others being beautiful human beings, in case you did not know it already, I think you are a beautiful human being. Keeping doing the work you are doing. Hopefully peace in the world will follow some day.
Bassem, you are a perfectionist, that is why you always feel not good enough. I had to become 65 years old to , at last, feel satisfied, even over satisfied with myself (as an immigrant child)
Definitely one of my most favourite episodes and interviews of all time. Bassem is such an insightful, knowledgeable and passionate individual who truly speaks truth to power in such an entertaining and intelligible way. I am perpetually in awe at how the world, rotten and evil as it may be in some of its largest and smallest corners, can produce such beautiful and amazing human beings. Thank you Lex for this incredible episode.
Wow, Lex you never cease to bring the most interesting and relevant voices when we need them most. Enjoy the eclipse in Austin, I hope the clouds part for you!
The stunning look on their faces when they ask Basssem what would you do if you were Israel " I would do exactly what Israel is doing, if you can get whatever I can without accountability " Absolute brilliance.
@@biochemistryproject Homie, he's not saying that's what he believes is right to do. He's saying what would be his most practical plan to achieve their agenda, which is what they're already doing. How can you possibly believe that's what he believes is right when you listen to the context and every other thing he says in the interview.
he's not impartial. He keeps normalizing and downplaying the cruelty and deliberate sociopathy of zionists. see great documentary here "The Occupation Of The American Mind " ruclips.net/video/X9w2eziEugI/видео.html
First time getting introduced to you Lex, loved how you handled the interview; loved how you were very open to Bassem's responses. Not a big fan of Bassem, but he's definitely worth a round of applause. Well done, Lex. Thank you!
This guy is a joke. He is asked point blank what HE would do to solve the problem, and completely avoids the question. Instead goes on a rant about how Israelis don't see Palestinians as human.
@@drcrocodile1 I see you don't understand a sarcastic answer to a stupid question? "Anything is probably better than capet bombing children for 6 months" is what he tried to tell you for hours, yet you're deaf
@@drcrocodile1 at 30ish minute he endorses a two state solution for both countries but your hater shades are blocking your hearing senses as well. And also to your second point how Israeli Zionists don't see Palestinians as humans is not wrong as well.
As an Egyptian following Bassem for over a decade since the Arab spring. I remember how he was criticizing Muslim brotherhood and they way the were labeling their opponents as worthless creatures comparing them with how the west (including USA) in the 20th, 30th were mocking the Jews by drawing them as those greedy people with hooked nose and how this was beginning of what we all know about what happened to them later. He was one of the first in that turbulent time who was trying to change the narrative of the extreme Jews hatred and antisemitism in Egypt. Funny/sad that now he is being labeled as an antisemitic….
The result of years of propaganda to the masses is the loss of nuance and discussion , it's black or white, anger, torches and pitchforks. We return to the dark ages due to misinformation not due to lack of information and in our chaotic lives it's easy to surrender to a simplistic view blaming someone for all of your problems.
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1:21 - Oct 7
31:49 - Two-state solution
47:28 - Holocaust
55:15 - 1948
1:04:07 - Egypt
1:18:29 - Jon Stewart
1:20:42 - Going viral during the Arab Spring
1:44:45 - Arabic vs English
1:57:08 - Sam Harris and Jihad
2:02:16 - Religion
2:21:28 - TikTok
2:26:00 - Joe Rogan
2:27:58 - Joe Biden
2:32:23 - Putin
2:34:11 - War
2:39:07 - Hope
stop Jeweish Terrorism , FREE PALESTINE
Jewish *
When will you have Gad Saad on?
We need Douglas Murray back on ASAP!
Thanks for giving the opportunity to this man to tell lie after lie with no objection …
As a young American Jewish man trying to navigate the current conflict in Israel/Palestine, this man has been a breath of fresh air and a source of hope and inspiration to me
U r delusional if he is your inspiration
Good on you OP. Ignore the person above lol
@@RoseReadings
Name one thing Palestinians have said that is not a lie?
@@solvingpolitics3172 i don't understand how your question relates to my answer above
J*w boy...come to live with us in Israel, then you'll understand
I can’t imagine being so well spoken in a second language. This is powerful and necessary dialogue
Bassem's vocabulary is more comprehensive than 95% of americans, dude uses "piecemeal", where does he get this stuff? Maybe that ancient technology called BOOKS?? word xD
Right? I'm learning Arabic and I can't wait to speak broken Arabic 😀
He is a highly intelligent and skilled man. A Heart surgeon and a great comedian.
you are a fool
@@nicolenjoroge6357
Arabic is one of the hardest languages ever
So it is not fair to compare learning Arabic with any other language but may be Chinese
I raised to speak classic Arabic and Egyptian Arabic
If you need any help, please don't histate to ask me
I will be more than glade to help anyone to learn Arabic ❤
I’m 70 now and definitely I have hope from the young. I’m getting my news from social media now and my eyes have been opened never to be closed again
Please do not get your news from social media. It is an entirely different type of echo chamber. Twitter and TikTok are in fact so much worse than mainstream media ever was. It is incredibly easy to manipulate people through social media.
high intelligence in needed to be able to change your mind, more so at 70. much respect sir i hope i'll be like you someday.
happy for you old man! hope we all build a better world together
social media is not news
I am amazed about the idea of hope exactly because of social media. What are you talking about exactly?
Baseem: This is how Israel operates
Lex: but it's not that bad
Baseem: But it is here is data
Lex: but it's not everyone, maybe a limited few
Baseem: actually it is the majority, here is more data
Lex: But that's what all people and all cultures do globally
Baseem: Actually no, this is a unique instance in history
Lex: I'm not so sure I agree with that.
Yeah this was sad to see…
lex is jewish
Lex is so called Biased Intellectual!
@@usmanjaved5107 He's rather trying to balance Baseem's biased view here tho.
@@crimsoninterceptorbalance numbers?
The story stuck with me; a Gazan mother who survived the bombardement and transferred to Egypt from Rafah border for medical treatment, tells a story to one of the UN members that she lost her all three children in the bombardement. She goes; Under the rubble one of her kids was screaming in pain, begging her to help stop the pain, daughters legs were shuttered, another one crying she’s stuck to her chest. A mother describes that she had to bear the her childrens crying voice and then to silence because they were slowly dying. She couldn’t move, she couldn’t help, she could do nothing. So eventually she’s rescued. She’s the only survivor. Yes she’s alive but she sure she’s dead inside. she says she hears her kids crying voice every day.
There, I had to share the story I heard. I had to give the context of how horrific situation people of Gaza are going through to those who still defends Israel to this day.
We very sorry it’s happening but the same way it’s happening in Ukraine for the 2 years non stop I can’t hear from you or like you or UN any condemnation Hippocrates all of you! Leave the Israel alone they didn’t start the war! Stop crying and get hostages out!!!
It will be the same in America if we don't get our shit together
Thank you for sharing. Indeed heart breaking. Unfortunately there are 1000s of stories like this (in Gaza from just the past 6 months) each of which rival horror stories from holocaust
Try the story of the modern history of Israel sticks with me. Against all odds, fresh from the camps in Europe, surrounded by hundreds of millions of fanatical enemies that hate them to the core, attacked by 5 armies on the day they became a nation, decades of invasions and terror attacks. They somehow won and became powerful yet kind. They let their defeated enemy refugees of these invasions stay only to have them create a false narrative that Israel was always a strong oppressor apartheid state for 80 years, ignoring the struggle Israel made to survive and become strong after nearly being wiped off the planet.
@@lukehawkins48 And who said we need to support Hamas to make sure the two-state solution never happen? You know, this genocide did show us all how stupid people are.
There is a very short list of people I could legitimately listen to all day. Bassem is most definitely on the list. What an amazing human
Amazing human? Amazing liar
@@universoajedrez1118 he definitively is what you can call a liar. the problem with this guy and others like him is that he is practically brainwashed to believe what he says, and I can understand why people wanna believe him, because he is what you can describe as likable and funny and so on, and people are of course sympathetic towards his cause. and thats one of the biggest issue in this conflict. people let the emotions control their feelings, and thats how we end up in a situation where you have gay people supporting Hamas ignorant of the fact hamas would kill them the first chance they get, and where you have woman organisations supporting hamas, ignoring the fact that hamas members would raped them if they get the chance. its mind-boggling how stupid and ignorant people get soon as israel is mention
Praying for you.
@@universoajedrez1118 what did he lie about?
Oh his patience and diligence ❤
Elham Farah, 84, had been sheltering inside the church for some time. On Sunday night she stepped outside the building to see if her house was still standing. She was shot in the leg and fell to the ground. People in the church were unable to rescue her, as each time they went out they came under fire.
She lay in the street all night. On Monday morning it was reported that an Israeli tank ran over her body.
Elham was a popular music teacher in Gaza, described as 'loving, calm and a true educator.' A devout Christian, she came from a strong Gazan Christian family. Her father Hanna Farah, was a well known Palestinian poet. She loved to travel to the West Bank when permission was given to the Gazan Christians to celebrate Christmas and Easter with the church there.
💔💔💔Free Free Palestine
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what do we do how can we help , my blood actually rushing to my brains right now
May Allah have mercy on her soul, and all the souls of the people who lost their lives in this genocide 😢
Shady statement 1.7 million people don't belong in gaza they were pushed there. That process of thinking could lead to 30000 more babies dieing. Egypt thrives on there human shields in gaza.
Jew here. I love this man. Caring. Reasonable. Humorous.
Really? Check the interview with Konstantin Kisin, he is without mask there.
we don't care if you are jew or not
As a person who wasn’t born yesterday, you really need to work on your astroturfing skills…
@@puranic1 He absolutely destroyed that interview. His legendary patience was on display there and the body language of everyone at the table said it all.
@@puranic1 Kisin has gone off the deep end mate... ever since that Zionist show they did with Brett and Harris justifying what we now know is genocide.. it's like... have even a smidgen of balance so called free thinker...
Thank you for inviting Bassem, Lex!
He has the honor of course
As a frequent viewer, I’ve never seen this guy laugh so much on the podcast. Bassem, u must be the funniest comedian to make this guy smile. Respectfully
Because on PBD he was getting questioned by an idiot and he was focusing on dismantling his gish galloping. Here he is enjoying himself.
He got a very sarcastic and dark sense of humour and pretty good delivery.
@@MoahGentlethat too in a second language! Couldn’t ageee with you more..
This felt like watching two friends have a conversation more than an interview. I mean, they could indeed be long-time friends for all I know.
How do we incorporate that into the calculus?
Felt exactly the same
What would be wrong with that, when it's giving clear truth to the lies we've been feed for year by our governments and those in power. Who in reality don't give 2 shits about its people or populations. Who hell bent on filling their pockets or egos up at any cost.
They are both very smart in understanding what the other ones motivations behind their statements are and engage positively over them. I don't know if they met for the first time or have met before, but it shows that they their social intelligence allows them to discuss like they have been lifelong friends.
The mutual respect between Lex and Bassem is amazing. Could listen to both for hours.
Love from South Africa 😍
Lex is being used and he appears to know nothing about Israel.
I was born and raised in Morocco. My father was a French colonial fundamentalist christian, a very fervent zionist. What I heard of Oct 7 sounded so familiar. I had heard the same hate, dehumanizing talk about the Arabs in my childhood 65 yrs prior... So I didn't believe it. But I couldn't say it publicly. Bassem is a beautiful human. ❤
So you were living in Morocco and hearing dehumanizing speech on the same people you were living with. Meanwhile living there now all we hear is tolerance and living together hhhh
@@loubnataleb8972 aww you just want to remain the "victim". Your antisemitic card is turned into ashes.
@@grammyyelog i'm not antisemitic to semites. And I'm just telling you the propaganda going on now in case you don't know. As for the vectim mentality, that's your preferred card so The pot is calling the kettle black
@@loubnataleb8972 I don't understand what you are trying to say.
They stole sex slaves and still have them, they're monsters with a terrible culture
"I am worried that the end is going to be by someone who wants to meet God a little bit earlier" - Bassem Youssef
"Immanenitize the eschaton."
Which is to say, to make immanent the Day of Judgement.
I learned that yesterday.
ruclips.net/video/kTaErJCfwcw/видео.html
Speech by Gideon Levy that Bassem refers to
It is flabbergasting how a hypocrite who wouldn’t dare open his mouth in any country ,outside of the west,where he entertains such as the UAE since you can’t criticize the government or the monarchy - has the audacity to portray Israel as the oppressor! As a female who was born and raised in the same country as this comedian ( far from a truth teller much less an intellectual) I’m appalled by how much he brushes of the agenda of the entire Arab and Muslim world against Israel. The only reason Egypt agreed to sign a peace treaty with Israel was because it failed to eradicate it ( the original goal of the wars) or even win one battle against it. Israel has been fighting for its own survival since its inception thanks to its venal and openly anti semiotic neighbors. Despite all of that it succeeded to thrive and nurture a free society for its citizens Jews, Druz, Christians and Muslims in the only democracy in the Middle East. That doesn’t make it perfect. No nation is . However, it is worth mentioning that no female lives freely, with equal rights and with dignity in this region aside from the Israeli population. There has never been one peaceful movement or organization in a single Arab country via a vis the so called Palestinian cause.
Well when you tell people about all the virgins they’ll get, what do you expect!
@@apemancommeth8087 or the evanglics can bring their so called jesus by inviting world war 3
I just love two people sitting having mutual respect and laughing together. I wish every single person in the world could do this regardless of their background, heritage and beliefs.
Most people would have no problem doing that if those in charge brought down the fences.
This is not the solution
The problem is varying agendas .
you should say that to the palestinians...
@@GracePew-ek3rm
Or, lsraelits !
tell Piers Morgan that! That racist & Islamophobic is incapable of having this type of conversation.
I'm Irish we have a great since of humor but we are also aware we are occupied God bless the Palestinian people
You should have thought of that when you elected Hamas. Israel will not commit suicide because of your poor choices as leaders. It is a tragedy for the Palestinians but they want Israel gone more than they want a peaceful life.
@@BenjaminGolden-c5u The Irish elected Hamas? I think he is talking about the UK gov?
@@BenjaminGolden-c5uwhy do zions rarely make sensible argument? Yours make zero sense.
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power".
Abraham Lincoln
What happens when you give power to people who want to holocaust the Israelis?
Looks like Abe didn't actually say this, good quote though
What do you think Palestine would do to Israel if they were given power?
@@ericstaples7220 we have an example in history for that. Multiple muslim Caliphates.
@@ericstaples7220 Take them to court as they always have, but this time without US (or anyone else e.g. U.K.) blocking their international law based ambitions. The multipolar world is already emerging for over a decade and it will have to be based on the implementations of international laws on everyone
After a long week of getting sucked into Twitter spats and losing faith in humanity - this is just what I needed to listen to. There is hope. These two have demonstrated how two people from such different backgrounds can have a civil discourse and retain mutual respect. Beautiful. Lex is a great interviewer and Bassem is multi-talented.
Magazines are better then Twitter.
Recommend getting off of Twitter. It will dramatically improve your mental health.
@alexchow9629 I might take that advice. Such a cesspit of a platform. Easy to get drawn into the chaos we're witnessing in current times.
There is a ton of hope. Get off of social media. It does not represent reality and is twisting you as well as their views. ALL social media, not just Twitter.
@@thomasjones4570
People need to just go back to real life, with their website, email, and maybe even RSS feeds being as far internet goes.
But then again, we should also be thankful that we are much more aware than we were in the past.
If Bassem wasn't forced to leave Egypt, we would have lost this great conversation. Its Lovely how universe put you in bad situation to come back with stronger role and mission.
Gods Will
Great point 💯
Remind me of prophet Yusuf A.S. if he is not kicked out from his home, Egypt will hard to survive a long drought. And the fact that his name is Bassem Youssef from Egypt make it more interesting.
@@titikyulianti2897Must be a prophecy. Like the crusades that are about to happen
As an arabic speaker, i really missed his jokes and stories in his show, when he was in Egypt.
When I searched for "lex fridman bassem youssef" this video was nowhere to be found (only some clips on the second channel). I had to go manually to the "Video" section of this channel to whats this video.
zion cencorship is very advanced
I just did the same search to test your claim and this was the first video on the list of results.
I don't know why, this f---king annoying video comes up when I am asleep.
RUclips was recommending it to me for days
no i get it the whole time in my suggestions..... anti jewsish videos or comments will not be censored by youtube. Try saying something against Hamas or iran... youtube will ban you for 24 hours lol
every 5 words of this man can be made as a quote.....unbelievable speaking talent
bla bla bla
Facts
@@mymelodi123 sorry can you explain? I'm not a huge fan of his comedy but I think he's pretty well spoken (nothing to do with English) and well meaning. He's like another Westerner to me imo.
@@debraberg4513nah westerner (now) speak and air no weight
I wanna dance salsa with this man Forever 🇧🇷
What Lex does really well is to ask questions without appearing to judge the guest. It really allows the guest to go deep in his response, which is how we can really understand their point of view. It's brilliant stuff.
I think the opposite. Lex passivity in judgment provides a platform for misinformation. People can say whatever and they don't have to be accountable.
@SuperEliasc I feel like he brings on both sides and let's them speak at length. It's much better than the sound bytes and shouting over each other that most other shows provide when they have opposing guests on, or when they have their own agenda.
@@SuperEliascand what counts as misinformation? The ones you don't like? as long as he's showing all sides then there shouldn't be any problem
@@SuperEliasc
I have to agree with you, the Netenyahou episode was full of sh*t yet lex allowed him to talk
Wrong lex is a shill look at the Kanye interview
As a dedicated fan of Bassem Youssef since his days in Egypt, I can attest to his unparalleled humor in Arabic, though he's gradually mastering English comedy. Following the military coup, he was misunderstood and criticized from all sides: Islamist supporters accused him of allying with the military, while the military labeled him a traitor. However, Bassem's comedy goes beyond political divisions; he is enlightened, mocking all sides with equal fervor. In the sole episode aired amidst the tense post-coup atmosphere, he brilliantly joked about his own fears, delivering what I believe to be one of the greatest jokes in the history of television. Despite having watched countless hours of comedy legends like George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, and Louis C.K., that episode stands out as a unique masterpiece of comedic artistry. The English-speaking world has yet to fully witness Bassem's comedic talent; he has only recently begun to grasp comedy in English. I am confident that in the future, he will reach the same level of acclaim.
اسلامست؟ ادعوا الله ان يكتب شهادتك في هذا الشهر ويسالك عنها. انا لست مصريا ولكني تابعت الثورة المصريه وقرأت تغريدات باسم أثناء مظاهرات فض رابعة و قبلها وهو يتهم الجماعة باستخدام المدنيين دروع بشريه وانه كان يشمت في قتلاهم وانه تعاون مع الانقلاب العسكري موقفه من غزة لا ينظف يده من دم المصريين والحساب عند الذي لا يظلم ولا ينسى
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As an Egyptian, I can attest to all that as well.
I do think however that we in the arab world, starting with Egypt,, are yet to fully understand him, even more so than western audiences.
That's how misunderstood he is here, and in the whole arab world. The reply in arabic above mine is an example of exactly that,, and it's unfortunately much worse than it seems.
If he does rise to some sort of prominence, I'm sure there will be a lot of misunderstanding going around, from all sides.
How come this hilarious comic is not performing in your homeland,glorious and free?!
Instead spewing hatred in western world.
Must be because of his unparalleled bravery.
@@AhmadAmr98 Indeed, he embodies a free spirit, transcending tribal thinking. Individuals of his caliber are often misunderstood. It's likely that in the future, his western audience might turn against him because he refuses to embrace a tribal mentality.
A meaningful and funny, courageous and humble conversation between friends. Thank you. I needed that.
No, Lex has put on a man that has a sole purpose of destroying Israel and he is not hiding what he wants although his reasoning is slippery and dishonest. Anyone that buys this is misinformed.
Wow Bassem Youssef is so much more intelligent, generally well-read, and well-versed in history than I'd ever imagined! Thanks
😂😂😂
You mean the heart surgeon is smarter than you thought?
Mind Begs the Question:
- If policies of Starvation,Death Camps,Gas Chambers/White Phosphorus,Pogroms,Ethnic Cleansing,etc are repeated
- Doesn't amount to Holocaust?
Bassem is a charismatic guy but his understanding of history is, shall we say, selective.
@@worsethanjoerogan8061it’s not selective at all. You just have a poor understanding of history.
In a crazy World we live in, where the TV screens are scarecrows, Lex Fridman Podcast is a therapy. From the bottom of my heart Thank you Lex.
Agreed 💯
😅😅😅
How come I've laughing emoji under my name. Strange mistake.
Why thank lex when he clearly has a bias towards Israel that only continues the suffering? When he set up a debate between Shapiro and destiny he made destiny the Palestine side only to later make him on the Israel side for Norman’s debate. This man is nothing but a biased and disingenuous host hiding behind his “we are all part of humanity facade”. Shame on anyone for not being able to see lex for who he truly is
Praying for you. Maybe one day you can think on your own.
I used to watch Bassem's shows as a new student in Jordan, they were some of the most hilarious stuff I've seen. This interview introduces you to the actual human behind it. Thank you Lex, You my good sir can bring out the calm, reflective, and even beautiful side of people. Keep building bridges please, and thank you again.
Being an immigrant is difficult no matter what the reason. I have great respect for Mr Youssef. 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️
If it is so difficult why come here?
@@chickensandwich2 migration of all animals is a natural phenomenon. Human migration is a human condition,and the fact that we have been doing it shows it’s beyond human our control, there are many factors involved.
@@chickensandwich2and why are here you belong to Europe
This is one of the most illuminating interviews I have ever seen. Thanks so much for being able to have this conversation!
Never listened to over 2 hours debate that I did not want to miss a second of it, amazing
This is not a debate. This is an interview
Not a debate..
Yes, an interview. I think Lex was extremely weak in this interview. Totally unprepared, not worse than topic easily accepting. I’ll try to lies, falls and misleading information by interviewee. These steps of interviews do a lot more damage than good in terms of promoting a real conversation and mutual understanding. Very disappointed in Lex.
Hearing Bassem speak his second language, English, so fluently inspires me as I learn my 4th language, Arabic. I can't wait to speak even broken Arabic. 😅
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You can do it 🤝🏽
I am also learning Arabic it would be my 6th language to learn
@@0hhSly Thank you for the vote of confidence 🙏 ❤️
@@MsHilol92 Impressive! All the best in your journey of learning.
Easily the most impressive RUclips video I've ever watched. Bassem Youssef is one of the most unique humans "being" that I have ever encountered. Wise beyond belief, humble without using his humility as a rationale for considering himself better than another, and funnier than most comedians. They say that they funniest jokes are based upon real life…and that's the magic of his humor. I wish he could run for president…heck I'd be willing to fake a US Birth Certificate for him! Seriously he is precisely what Lex called him, a wonderful human being! We need one hundred more just like him!
He’s an arrogant and delusional prick
Oh please, give me a break. Get a life if this is the best video you ever watched. Perhaps try porn or Gone with the Wind.
get out of your house.... lol maybe you see a few people ad bassem will not be impressive
@@farsalami8605 I find him grossly unattractive for some reason and I have heard women describe him as handsome. I think he is proposing that Israel commit suicide and in so doing, Hamas will be in charge of the nukes. That is not in my book impressive. I watched a piece on a woman from Gaza relocated by American special forces with the cooperation of Egypt and Israel, they got her out. Although she blames the Israelis, she also said Hamas shows absolutely no concern for the people whatsoever. Thankfully, that woman is now with her sons in America and although she is not pro-Israel, she certainly tells it like it is regarding Hamas.
20:00 Another lie of yr idol....Israel use special forces operations and not bombing the west bank. I can go on but FACTS don't matter
OMG 🎉 Bassem and Lex! How come? Great duo! wanna see Bassem more often in international podcasts 😊
Bassem Yousef seems like a man that has a good hart without being naive
He has a crook heart he knows Saudi behind all this and will not speak about it. snake tongue
Wow lex actually let’s him speak and respected him how refreshing.
Lex is a listener, a very good one.
Are you saying lex doesn't do this with every other guest?
@@darthshima820 go watch other pro Israeli people speak with pro Palestinians and see the difference in interviews for yourself
He is not a Muslim that's why
He meant that lex always does this with other guests, its not something new here in this channel.@@New.Beginnings88
Thank you very much for making this episode. I hope more people spend some time listening and understanding.
What gives me hope? People like Lex, those who are strong enough to be compassion towards others and who don't fear having conversations. People with real curiosity who are willing to listen despite anything.
As an Egyptian myself that was a very fascinating conversation. Listening to Bassem is like breathing fresh air after very long time under the ground. I'm not particularly a fan of him nor I agree 100% with everything he says, but just how open he is to discuss and acknowledge the other perspectives is refreshing to listen to. That's something we surely lack in the Middle East.
Just reading comments give me hope for humanity thank you
This should be GREAT! Both people have a love of humanity, and a love of humor!
Lex is willfully blind to the pervasiveness of sociopathy by Zionists. He deliberately downplays the often stated goal of zionists to illegally expand territory through terrorism, war , and destabilization. Watch videos of zionist policymakers in which they refer to "Greater Israel".
AMEN 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽
Lex is the definition of the center. Dude refuses to give up his actual political leanings.
And, if any of his opinions are clear, it is that:
- He promotes Free Speech
- He promotes diversity of thought
- He promotes discussion
- He promotes debate
This was what the Ancient Greeks knew was the foundation of Democracy. All ideas were promoted, and disagreement was encouraged. That is how they built the greatest generation of thinkers to this day, and it all happened in just a few hundred years.
And, judging by the view count, long form discussions are winning out over the 15 second mindless garbage that is everywhere else. I am not sure what this means for the next generation, but all I know is what Lex is doing is invaluable to the world.
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” - More of this today would be good.
Anyone who hates Lex needs to reevaluate things. You are just making an anti-free speech argument, because all Lex does is platform opinions. OPINIONS ARE GOOD!
Totally agree. People that are against speech just want tyranny, but in their way. It's not left or right, but we'll pretend it is anyway.
@@triplea7536 Sure, but opposition to those ideas exist on both sides, so I would say they are neutral in that sense. Censorship is not exclusive to left and right governments.
He’s complicit in genocide, it’s a one sided conflict.
He’s an interviewer - his opinions and views are not the purpose of this podcast
This guy is so expressive…he has the best hand gestures and body language …just watch…..
I find him grotesque to look at. Glad you can get past that.
@@BenjaminGolden-c5u You're commenting this on every comment ? Aren't you ashamed of yourself for body shaming someone ? You're so shallow.
90% of relationships between Muslims and Jews is just like this, but those in power with clout have to create enemies. We're just people. We struggle. I look at both of these people and care about them. Nixon said it best, "Those who hate you don't win, until you hate them back, and then you destroy yourself" (before leaving the WH), and Bassem makes the point how we find scapegoats. The group is the problem. We're individuals who love things.
I am Muslim and I love my Jewish brothers and sisters
@@ahmedzaki9434 Yes, there's no reason to hate anyone before knowing them.
The prophet .married jews. Muslims who dislike jews or any generalize any group are total ignorants.@ahmedzaki9434
Yipp..sadly it's all created by greed for Power & Money..⁉️🇵🇸🍉🇿🇦🏴
Hmm if it was 90% I'm not sure almost all jews had to evacuate muslim countries after the creation of Israel
As far as I am aware, Bassem is the first Egyptian ever to be hosted by Lex, and what an introduction to this hilariously obnoxious breed of humans. Over their long history, Egyptians have fought injustice and oppression with laughing and sarcasm over their own misery and plights. Mix that with light hearted kindness, genuine humbleness, natural aversion to violence, millennia of bitter wisdom and weird love of life.
Bassem's humour is an embodiment of these chatacters, sharpened by the untold sorrows of post failed revolution Egyptian intelligentsia.
This comes from an Egyptian doctor and a big fan of these 2 gentlemen.
Yoo thanks ❤
Cool but me being an international student in Europe, Egyptians are rudest and most ignorant people I've met in my life
Wow
Professional Glazer
Characterising the entire Egyptian people in such a fashion jsut shows the decrepit nature of Israel’s genocidal supporters - this is what they do to Palestinians aswell
Power to the people. F all corrupt "leaders" and war mongering
The people are corrupt and war mongering too. "Leaders" are not a different kind, they are people and they do what most people will do if given the oportunity.
Yes I believe the solution must come from regular citizens. I hope for citizens to build little communities of peace, link up and connect with communities of peace in the other country.
@@rahelkamber4839 As long as there are people that KNOWINGLY support Muslim Bans, Transgender Bans, Immigrant Bans, Abortion Bans, Labeling Black Civil Rights groups as terrorist organizations, burying college students in debt, destroying Unions and workers rights, flooding the world with guns, standing in the way of raising the minimum wage, standing in the way of universal healthcare, making it harder to protest, making it harder to vote, and militarizing the police all so we can give more tax cuts to the rich, deregulate predatory lenders, and make corporations less liable for polluting our air and water then WE ARE F#CKED!!!!!
People are dumb and blindly follow
@@rahelkamber4839It has already been uncovered Israel supplied Hamas to start a "conflict" too give IDF a reason to invade, complete takeover...why?
Palestine/Gaza is sitting on top of a half trilliion dollars of oil/natural gas. Israel wants it.
It's genocide for greed.
Couldn't stop myself from listening the whole podcast in one go. Bassem is an interesting man.
He’s a true con artists. A lie every 20 seconds. He uses his comedian statues to make fun of actual facts, like Hamas using their own people as human shields, like Hamas beheading Israeli babies, like Hamas put Israeli babies in microwaves (read the forensic reports), like Hamas mass rape of even 12 yo girls during their massacre. You can freely read all that and more (RUclips will ban if I’ll write more violent descriptions, so just look online).
Bassem tries to downplay all these by pretending this is stand up material. A true con artist.
Thank you Lex, for bringing Bassem on!
This was incredibly refreshing in the sea of disinformation. Two men talking.
your name tell a lot
@@puneetsharma1437 my name is not that deep lol
too bad Bassam is often the guy spreading propaganda
Hearing Bassem is the best therapy in this madness!
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Bassem is the banality of evil. Speaking with a forked tongue… by therapy … you mean suicide
if you find comfort in lies..
@@ronin1648 He did not lie.
@@jcpt8365yes he did, outright lies.
As an Iranian in exile, I totally agree with Lex and Bassem that our hearts are with Iranians not with the regime.
that doesnt make sense, the vast majority of iranians support the regime, most iranians are very proud of the regime after their recent actions.
@@MattMajcan that's what the media is telling you, and you ate it up.
@@doderiolarkisso4038The populace can tell you. Try asking.
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@residentgrey
It's true that recent events can stir up patriotic feelings. Iranians are definitely proud of their country's resilience.
However, it's important to consider different viewpoints within Iran. The strike on the Damascus embassy was seen as an attack on Iranian soil, and the counterattack a form of retaliation. This might make some Iranians feel more supportive of the regime right now.
But there are many Iranians, myself included, who disagree with the regime's policies. We can love our country and be critical of its leadership.
@@doderiolarkisso4038wtf you talking about, the media says everyone hates the regime 😂😂 get your story straight at least
Phenomenal interview, Lex and Bassem. Thank you so much for sharing this. Many blessings; shalom/salaam.
Bassem has truely become a treasure to all of us.
also worthwhile documentary "The Occupation Of The American Mind " ruclips.net/video/X9w2eziEugI/видео.html
His laughter is very infectious
Not for me, I think he is both dishonest and creepy.
@@BenjaminGolden-c5usomething wrong with you I reckon.
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"When you hear so many numbers , numbers become numbers"
Sad truth about many...
thanks Bassem
"The death of a person is a tragedy.
The death of a million is a statistic."
Joseph Stalin
It is sad that people don't realize that calm conversations like this even from those with different perspectives are the most important. I see comments complaining about Lex and I have two points. You don't know his actual perspective as he often just challenges perspectives. Two, even if he disagrees people need to talk just like this. Thank both of you for this.
Holy smokes, what a beautiful person. I don't think I'd survive his comedy show, he had me rolling with laughter with this conversation!
Cant tell if u are being serious
He is talking about people being oppressed and you talk about comedy
@@issamayyadi4706yes but he does it through the lens of comedy
I never got bored of listening to history with Bassem. What a decent humble human and what a hateful world we live in! Sad
I deeply advise you should complement with the part of history he neglects to mention.
Over 1 Million Arabic Jews fled Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Libya etc. and many others died before and after 1948. Their descendants constitute 50% of Israeli population and definitely deserve a state more than the ex Egyptians, Jordanians and Syrians that for the last 30-60 years define themselves as Palestinians
Bassem is a great communicator and I hope he continues to speak to westerners about this. He may have started in comedy but he is perfect for this.
That's the 1st time in my life to watch a 3 hour interview without feeling bored, Bassem is a great story teller and 1st time seeing Lex and by far the best interviewer ever, he gives all the space to the guest to speak his mind and ideas without judgment or interruption with a strange great sense of humor❤❤ Loved it ❤️❤️
40 years ago I took a summer youth employment program which had us enroll and take six weeks of basic, militia training. In my platoon, there was an Iraqi, and an Iranian. Both were name Rafi, althoughbit was pronounced differently in each case. At the start, both hated each other and would not talk to one another. After a couple of weeks, being the only "brown" guys, they began to bond. Several weeks later, they were inseperable, and we would overhear them telling stories about how many similarities their families had regarding beliefs, customs, meals, occupations, etc, at which point they both realized just how ridiculous their "learned" behaviors and hatreds actually were. If you could get the youth to talk and hang out, free of the influence of media, family, school, and outside influences, they could change all this hatred.
As an Israeli I can say that that is the main problem with the yonger generation of both Israelies and Palestinians, after the second intifada the Israeli goverment built the separation wall that seperated us, before the borders were open and we saw more one another and it is harder to hate someone you know, and many of us Israelies are arab jews and have a lot od similarities and look very much a like...
When I was young we had many peace groups of Israelies and Palestinian from school, but now things are escalating and people from both sides are more radical and that is too bad. But we have to keep beliving and do whatever we can to bring peace between us.
Betty from Israel.
@@Bettybaminjerusalem thank you so much for your reply. I had a friend years ago, from Israel, that said he worked daily with Palestinians at his job, and after a few months of working together, most Palestinians and Israelis, whether of Jewish or Arabic descent, would become friends, cohorts, oft times lovers, and it was simply that they discovered just how many similarities they (and all humans) have and how few differences. We all seek love, friendship, happiness, meaning in our lives, comfort (if possible) security for our families, and an ability to raise our children to become productive, contributing members of society and community. We all want to better our world for the future. When people boil things down to the basics, like children do, we ALL get along because we all are the same. It's when you bring in external things like ideology, religion, power, politics, and greed that things turn to hatred, envy, and a desire to hurt.
Again, thank you so much for your feedback. All the best wishes to you and yours. Stay happy, healthy, and safe.
@@Bettybaminjerusalemyou know who had tried really hard to make peace with "pleshtin"? Nova music festival. Left leaning villages that got hit on Oct7. How did that work for them exactly?
@@defaultgate I am with you belive me, my eyes are ipened ever since October 7th,and I am not naive, I have investegated the subject deeply from all possible angles and will start making videos, but at the same time I will allways belive peace is the only solution, it has to be with deradicalization of the Palestinians but you have to stay optimistic, (not blind of course but optimistic), when ww2 ended do you think any body thought that they deradicalized natzi Germany, but they did. Do you think people thought it is possible to deradiculize Japan, and to be in good relations with the US?, nobody thought it's possible but it happened. Did Israelies in the 50's though there will be cold peace with Eygept, Jordan, Turkey, UAE etc.? , we have to keep beliving and hoping for the best.
@@Bettybaminjerusalem sorry to say that but you are naive. The reasons for this happening is not a separating “wall” as another commentator said, or “impassion” but the inevitable result of societal “evolution”. I could make an argument of the “religious war” and how the situation worsened gradually since early 90s when Gazans were allowed in israel to work, travel with no check posts, special permits and the situation was under *control* (what they call “the occupation” today!) as IDF would routinely eradicate the “radicalized” - what they would call “kidnap” today! - but that allowed Gazans to earn their living honorably, not to live on UN handouts, full access (albeit perhaps not perfect but reasonably established) to health and other services. Ever since Oslo and IDF/insraeli administration leaving the area, the radicals under corrupt PLO (themselves terrorists with history of coup attempts in Jordan and Lebanon) escalated the situation (suicidal bombers on Israeli streets) and the border were sealed. Now you have a hungry mob fed with propaganda blaming israel for everything.
This entire argument of “decadent powerful society slowly letting go of the power and giving in to the barbarians” is supported by ancient history lessons and modern examples of regional conflicts. There is no “vacuum of power”, it does not exists in nature
This guy is amazing. He explains everything so thoroughly. He is a great speaker.😊
This podcast will be viewed by millions soon. Mark my words.
Hope so!
It’s been 5 plus hours now and it’s at almost 200,000 views .. so YES this podcast will be in the millions in no time, I predict it to be the most viewed podcast of Lex EVER
People love to hear ALL the FACTS unhindered, uncontrolled by mass media
@@MowSow i hope you're right ❤
Lex doesn't usually interest me but the algorithm knows if I see bassem, I click!
I'll assume the heightened views are here for bassem. He is great for a bit of humor after listening to atrocities and mainstream lies all day.
Often have to take breaks and listen to gardening and comedy podcasts for my sanity. But my mind often won't allow me to rest. We shouldn't allow ourselves to be comfortable. Don't feel peace. Happiness? Not likely.
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I love the chemistry between them. This is when you discuss deep burning issues with some form of humour.
I enjoyed the interview and got educated as well...
Lex Friedman always bridges the gap between two opposing views. Keep up the good work, man.
Agreed!
he always bridges the gap between his pay to his bank account . love lex, x
@@swibwi are you OK?
He should have The Green Prince on his show if he wants to really bridge the gap
@@B01why not get Santa Claus on his show too?
Lex, I can’t believe a good human being like you exists!
How easy though for this to happen if only for some basic education
Why?
Please leave your neighbor /State /country to find another humans like you
Lol, for Arabic as being so diverse, I can attest to this even as an American. I was friendly with a Palestinian guy in Asia who had a restaurant with cooks, and one of his cooks was Moroccan, and I got a call from the Palestinian guy saying, "Come down and talk to this chef I got from Morocco. He'll make you a tagine, but he's super lonely and can't talk to anyone," 'cause he couldn't speak the local language or English, and the Palestinian guy said, yeah, his Arabic communication with the other Arabs in the kitchen is not easy.
Well, I studied in France and speak French fluently, and given Morocco's history, he could speak French, and we sat and had a talk, and he just had so much to talk about, it was like a relief valve of months of him basically isolated in this foreign country. He was so happy just to have a conversation for a while (and he was a good chef, haha).
Good on you. That's story was quite uplifting 😊
Now try going to Morocco with your wife your girlfriend, see what reactions she'll get.
@@smiechu47 tf weirdo ?
@@mohmedhassan6875 It's not a weird comment, all he's saying is that it's good and all that you have a very nice arab friend but that doesn't prove much in face of an entire population with a certain culture.
I also have good arab friends here in Canada, but it is purely anecdotal evidence.
Sure we can't say that all arabs are "evil", that is wrong, but we can't completely negate the existance of a culture.
what a conversation you guys look best friends the chemistry is amazing ❤
Lex and Bassem : THANKYOU🙏🏿
From Istanbul.
Thanks from Morocco. Bassem is such an enlighting figure. Gives hope
bassem has a very sharp mind and it serves him quite well. i'm glad that i got to know about him through piers morgan's show, which might've been one of the rare times his show did something good... introducing us to someone better and more human.
Bassem is the banality of evil. Speaking with a forked tongue. He doesn’t help a single Palestinian… hid actions do however attempt to protect Hamas in order to prolong this conflict in order to give him the same fame he desires
The man is big time kos e sher 🤦🏻♂️
@@Hermesborugerdian sisi is this you ?
@@MehrdadParthian Yep. It is him. How did you know?
Piers Morgan totally underestimated Bassem Youssef. He thought he could use him for clicks, “just another Arab” who would be bulldozed over with the zombie question “but do you condemn H am as?”. He didn’t know he was a cardio thoracic surgeon with a sharp wit and a massive following. Bassem Youssef made people see how “the other” can be just as clever and multidimensional as we “superior” whites. He is a thinker and a force for good. Well done Lex for hosting him, it was a brilliant chat between two humans.
I want to encourage high school students to do stand up comedy because nothing builds up your self awareness more than standing up trying to entertain the crowds
I have watched this like 5 times.. I actually think Lex and Bassem genuinely enjoyed hanging out. Hope they do in less depressing situations.
Wondered the same. Thank you! ✌️🇨🇦
I've followed Bassem first at 2010 and since I saw him growing. I love and proud of you
lex i really hope you read this.
i have complained for years about the state of the media and over entitled "journalists" shouting at there guests and dumbing down scenarios to simple statements, asking there guests to say yes or no.
thank you for making this channel
Litteraly piers morgan, which is why I hate watching it unless it's someone I'm interested in watching
Bassem is brilliant, his sense of humor is so fckn outstanding ) Thanks Lex for inviting him )
Bassem is the goat! Thanks for having him on :)
From Algeria 🇩🇿 thank you 3 hrs went like 5 min thank you sooo much
Algerians and their flags...
LOL
Moroccan
Thank you Lex for inviting Yusef Bassem
Bessem, you are loved by the millions!
Bassem is the banality of evil, his narcissism, feeds off your love.
@@booz394get your head checked
@@booz394free Palestine ❤
@@Modiaderian indeed, free them from Hamas Nazis.
@@booz394 are you his EX?
Very humbling, well there was a time when Amir Abdel Kader Al Jazairi in the 1860s, fought on behalf of Christians to protect them & choosing to stand for humanity.
Bassem has so much potential and talent and humanity he should be a political leader for a movement..
Unfortunately he is.
The irony in your statement 😂
He doesn't want to though.
Bassem Youssef is the truth❤❤❤
The incredible courage of this man , Bravo ! they can't kill you now , untill they kill your name .
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never stop speaking truth to power Bassem! you're a gem of the Muslim community and a champion of the people especially when it comes to the Isra*l-Palestine conflict. Peace be upon you 🫂
GO BASSAM!! You’re so well spoken, very balanced and very knowledgeable. Bringing humour into the conversation makes the topic easier for the average person to understand. 🙏
Bassem needs to start a podcast. The guy is a Legend.
That’s his beginning actually. He made home made RUclips videos before he got a TV show.
This Bassem guy represents world views outside the West on this conflict, I'm glad he is opening the Eyes of many Americans
From the River to the Sea
Off the rooftops go LGBT 😮
That's his world view not of the average people from asia
Lex, you always talk about others being beautiful human beings, in case you did not know it already, I think you are a beautiful human being. Keeping doing the work you are doing. Hopefully peace in the world will follow some day.
Never seen Lex laughing this much
Bassem, you are a perfectionist, that is why you always feel not good enough. I had to become 65 years old to , at last, feel satisfied, even over satisfied with myself (as an immigrant child)
Bassem is a great valuable treasure that can hardly be found anywhere.
Definitely one of my most favourite episodes and interviews of all time. Bassem is such an insightful, knowledgeable and passionate individual who truly speaks truth to power in such an entertaining and intelligible way. I am perpetually in awe at how the world, rotten and evil as it may be in some of its largest and smallest corners, can produce such beautiful and amazing human beings. Thank you Lex for this incredible episode.
Bassems laugh is infectious 😆
Wow, Lex you never cease to bring the most interesting and relevant voices when we need them most. Enjoy the eclipse in Austin, I hope the clouds part for you!
Bassem is a beautiful human beeing. This is the truth.
Egypt has Oum kalthoum, Abdel halim hafez, Farid al Atrach and now Bassem Youcef❤❤❤❤❤❤
This thoughtful debate is truly remarkable; the world would benefit from more discussions of this philosophical nature.
Peace and Love to you all ♥️
The stunning look on their faces when they ask Basssem what would you do if you were Israel " I would do exactly what Israel is doing, if you can get whatever I can without accountability " Absolute brilliance.
A brilliant evasion, I agree. Notice he didn't answer the question but shifted the discussion to "Israel's wrongdoings". He does that all the time.
Yeah. A stunning admission on Bassems moral character.
He actually thinks that's how it works, savage
@@biochemistryproject Homie, he's not saying that's what he believes is right to do. He's saying what would be his most practical plan to achieve their agenda, which is what they're already doing. How can you possibly believe that's what he believes is right when you listen to the context and every other thing he says in the interview.
@@st2rseeker Actually he didn't the evade the question, he answered it correctly, in the most real world no nonesense possible.
I greatly respect Lex and his ability to remain impartial and respectful.
he's not impartial. He keeps normalizing and downplaying the cruelty and deliberate sociopathy of zionists. see
great documentary here "The Occupation Of The American Mind " ruclips.net/video/X9w2eziEugI/видео.html
He still thinks Zelensky is a hero so
@@tonynemcich1756embarrassing position lex has taken. What a shame
First time getting introduced to you Lex, loved how you handled the interview; loved how you were very open to Bassem's responses. Not a big fan of Bassem, but he's definitely worth a round of applause. Well done, Lex. Thank you!
Great Duo! Infectious humor we could all use right now.
This will be a good one! Love Bassem Youssef!
Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪
This guy is a joke. He is asked point blank what HE would do to solve the problem, and completely avoids the question. Instead goes on a rant about how Israelis don't see Palestinians as human.
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I see you don't understand a sarcastic answer to a stupid question?
"Anything is probably better than capet bombing children for 6 months" is what he tried to tell you for hours, yet you're deaf
Your location is so ironic to your opinion.
@@drcrocodile1 at 30ish minute he endorses a two state solution for both countries but your hater shades are blocking your hearing senses as well. And also to your second point how Israeli Zionists don't see Palestinians as humans is not wrong as well.
@@wajeehahmed93how will that work when one state is based on beheading babies and raping women from the other state?
As an Egyptian following Bassem for over a decade since the Arab spring. I remember how he was criticizing Muslim brotherhood and they way the were labeling their opponents as worthless creatures comparing them with how the west (including USA) in the 20th, 30th were mocking the Jews by drawing them as those greedy people with hooked nose and how this was beginning of what we all know about what happened to them later. He was one of the first in that turbulent time who was trying to change the narrative of the extreme Jews hatred and antisemitism in Egypt. Funny/sad that now he is being labeled as an antisemitic….
Thank you for sharing this. And the US has come a long way in changing views from the 20’s and 30’s.
@MariamYasser-ii5so Not mine! I‘m just infidel in their eyes and I should pay Jizya (extra tax) because I’m Christian! F**k Muslim brotherhood
Thank God. Democracy was ended in Egypt. So the Muslim Brotherhood was right about Israel
The result of years of propaganda to the masses is the loss of nuance and discussion , it's black or white, anger, torches and pitchforks.
We return to the dark ages due to misinformation not due to lack of information and in our chaotic lives it's easy to surrender to a simplistic view blaming someone for all of your problems.
I don’t think he is antisemitic at all. He is no doubt an authentic and a very intelligent individual, whom has unfortunately been somehow misguided.