Bassem Youssef
Bassem Youssef is an exiled Egyptian comedian and former heart surgeon, often referred to as the 'Egyptian Jon Stewart' for his political satire that became a symbol of resistance against oppressive regimes. His show, which critiqued the Egyptian government, led to his arrest and eventual flight from the country after the rise of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, highlighting the dangers faced by comedians in politically repressive environments.
Born on Mar 15, 1974 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 8.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 18,367 | $430,000 | 799$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,890,400 | 18,367 | $430,000 | 799$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Arab Emirates:
He expressed deep appreciation for the efforts behind organizing the Bridge Summit, highlighting the professionalism observed during the event.
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United Arab Emirates:
Bassem Youssef is participating in the 'Bridge 2025 Summit' to discuss the evolution of smart comedy as a tool for influence.
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Egypt:
Bassem Youssef compared his interview with Piers Morgan to a penalty kick in the World Cup final.
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Egypt:
Bassem Youssef expressed his fears about the upcoming episode of his show due to the sensitive topics he plans to discuss.
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Egypt:
Bassem Youssef commented on his repeated criticism of freedoms in the Middle East and the West, expressing his desire for more freedoms.
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Egypt:
Bassem Youssef is set to return to his audience in Egypt and the Arab world after ten years in the United States.
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Egypt:
Bassem Youssef is set to appear as a guest on the ON network in a special series hosted by Ahmed Salem.
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Egypt:
Bassem Youssef is a media personality who will be featured in a special series on ON channels hosted by Ahmed Salem.
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United Kingdom:
Bassem Youssef has experienced firsthand how intolerant governments can silence political satire.
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