Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - AG1: drinkag1.com/lex to get 1 month supply of fish oil - Shopify: shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial - Eight Sleep: eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings - LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack 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

@user-gk1lo6ni1b

28 күн бұрын

stop Jeweish Terrorism , FREE PALESTINE

@user-gk1lo6ni1b

28 күн бұрын

Jewish *

@MagnusGalactusOG

28 күн бұрын

When will you have Gad Saad on?

@MagnusGalactusOG

28 күн бұрын

We need Douglas Murray back on ASAP!

@Cbon-xh3ry

27 күн бұрын

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

@RoseReadings

28 күн бұрын

U r delusional if he is your inspiration

@DK-nc9wr

28 күн бұрын

Good on you OP. Ignore the person above lol

@solvingpolitics3172

28 күн бұрын

@@RoseReadings Name one thing Palestinians have said that is not a lie?

@RoseReadings

28 күн бұрын

@@solvingpolitics3172 i don't understand how your question relates to my answer above

@Ko-iu3jk

28 күн бұрын

J*w boy...come to live with us in Israel, then you'll understand

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.

@olgakanter5656

27 күн бұрын

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!!!

@cogirldlk3486

27 күн бұрын

It will be the same in America if we don't get our shit together

@freewannabe

27 күн бұрын

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

@bodasactra

27 күн бұрын

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.

@BrHassan

27 күн бұрын

@@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.

I can’t imagine being so well spoken in a second language. This is powerful and necessary dialogue

@ch1caum

23 күн бұрын

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

23 күн бұрын

Right? I'm learning Arabic and I can't wait to speak broken Arabic 😀

@angeloelimelech6346

23 күн бұрын

He is a highly intelligent and skilled man. A Heart surgeon and a great comedian.

@KennyEvans-rr6we

22 күн бұрын

you are a fool

@ahmedmaher1465

22 күн бұрын

​@@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 ❤

Thank you for inviting Bassem, Lex!

@abdelhaykabani8264

21 күн бұрын

He has the honor of course

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.

@azizaelamri

27 күн бұрын

💔💔💔Free Free Palestine

@HassenLazghab

27 күн бұрын

💔😭

@salwakadri9880

27 күн бұрын

what do we do how can we help , my blood actually rushing to my brains right now

@f4wnz132

27 күн бұрын

May Allah have mercy on her soul, and all the souls of the people who lost their lives in this genocide 😢

@davebrown386

27 күн бұрын

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.

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

@wconnar

25 күн бұрын

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.

@FreezVy

25 күн бұрын

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.

@ChiragKestur

25 күн бұрын

happy for you old man! hope we all build a better world together

@bagofrandom

25 күн бұрын

social media is not news

@Whatever-mq7vy

24 күн бұрын

I am amazed about the idea of hope exactly because of social media. What are you talking about exactly?

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. 😅

@Nostalgiabytes

22 күн бұрын

❤

@0hhSly

22 күн бұрын

You can do it 🤝🏽

@MsHilol92

22 күн бұрын

I am also learning Arabic it would be my 6th language to learn

@nicolenjoroge6357

22 күн бұрын

@@0hhSly Thank you for the vote of confidence 🙏 ❤️

@nicolenjoroge6357

22 күн бұрын

@@MsHilol92 Impressive! All the best in your journey of learning.

Jew here. I love this man. Caring. Reasonable. Humorous.

@puranic1

16 күн бұрын

Really? Check the interview with Konstantin Kisin, he is without mask there.

@yldrmcs

14 күн бұрын

we don't care if you are jew or not

@nickgardner1408

12 күн бұрын

As a person who wasn’t born yesterday, you really need to work on your astroturfing skills…

@OrangeJuicePapi

11 күн бұрын

@@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.

@duncanlgeoghegan6333

11 күн бұрын

@@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...

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. ❤

@loubnataleb8972

27 күн бұрын

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

27 күн бұрын

@@loubnataleb8972 aww you just want to remain the "victim". Your antisemitic card is turned into ashes.

@loubnataleb8972

27 күн бұрын

@@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

@LaurenceMartinSask

27 күн бұрын

@@loubnataleb8972 I don't understand what you are trying to say.

@loungemonkey124

27 күн бұрын

They stole sex slaves and still have them, they're monsters with a terrible culture

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.

@miguelcampillos

22 күн бұрын

How do we incorporate that into the calculus?

@malaythakershi24

20 күн бұрын

Felt exactly the same

@user-we5kd8im3z

19 күн бұрын

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.

@90chestnut

3 күн бұрын

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've never watched Lex Fridman before. He really is holding on to that false equivalency and "both sides-erism." Impressed that Youssef could push back so delicately.

@muskulpeasent

4 күн бұрын

It's his whole schtick. Don't keep watching if you don't like centrism.

@possumface2425

17 сағат бұрын

Can you give an example of this " false equivalence" ?

33:46 "When you hear so many numbers , numbers become numbers" Sad truth about many... thanks Bassem

@adelkheir

18 күн бұрын

"The death of a person is a tragedy. The death of a million is a statistic." Joseph Stalin

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power". Abraham Lincoln

@ericstaples7220

19 күн бұрын

What happens when you give power to people who want to holocaust the Israelis?

@mariotheguy123

17 күн бұрын

Looks like Abe didn't actually say this, good quote though

@ericstaples7220

17 күн бұрын

What do you think Palestine would do to Israel if they were given power?

@wasiahmed6176

17 күн бұрын

@@ericstaples7220 we have an example in history for that. Multiple muslim Caliphates.

@mahakamal4924

17 күн бұрын

@@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

"I am worried that the end is going to be by someone who wants to meet God a little bit earlier" - Bassem Youssef

@jasminehouston-burns1691

27 күн бұрын

"Immanenitize the eschaton." Which is to say, to make immanent the Day of Judgement. I learned that yesterday.

@vivekjain1948

27 күн бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYiVp9SDc8ndk9o.html Speech by Gideon Levy that Bassem refers to

@mahafrieh874

27 күн бұрын

⁠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.

@apemancommeth8087

27 күн бұрын

Well when you tell people about all the virgins they’ll get, what do you expect!

@shadowsmith89123

27 күн бұрын

@@apemancommeth8087 or the evanglics can bring their so called jesus by inviting world war 3

i totally forgot Bassem was a salsa teacher in cairo, my roomie took lessons from him back in the early 2000. I never took lessons from Bassem nor did I ever dance with him, but we definitely did some social salsadancing in Cairo in general.

I am googling his quotes cause I need to save everything he’s saying. Shookran Bassem you are a breath of laughter and lightness to us all

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

@universoajedrez1118

25 күн бұрын

Amazing human? Amazing liar

@goldeneagle256

25 күн бұрын

@@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

@Rain-xe5vr

25 күн бұрын

Praying for you.

@darrentaylordigital

25 күн бұрын

@@universoajedrez1118 what did he lie about?

@MrMeidon

25 күн бұрын

Oh his patience and diligence ❤

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.

@psosa26

27 күн бұрын

Gods Will

@thmoeboa

26 күн бұрын

Great point 💯

@titikyulianti2897

26 күн бұрын

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.

@jocee2257

25 күн бұрын

@@titikyulianti2897Must be a prophecy. Like the crusades that are about to happen

@howbani

24 күн бұрын

As an arabic speaker, i really missed his jokes and stories in his show, when he was in Egypt.

Easily the most impressive KZread 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!

@krisjones4051

11 күн бұрын

He’s an arrogant and delusional prick

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

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.

Being an immigrant is difficult no matter what the reason. I have get respect for Mr Youssef. 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

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

@admiralhyperspace0015

23 күн бұрын

Because on PBD he was getting questioned by an idiot and he was focusing on dismantling his gish galloping. Here he is enjoying himself.

@MoahGentle

20 күн бұрын

He got a very sarcastic and dark sense of humour and pretty good delivery.

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.

@IbtihalMahmood

27 күн бұрын

Most people would have no problem doing that if those in charge brought down the fences.

@kindsofkinfs2346

27 күн бұрын

This is not the solution The problem is varying agendas .

@GracePew-ek3rm

27 күн бұрын

you should say that to the palestinians...

@dorotaborowczyk338

27 күн бұрын

@@GracePew-ek3rm Or, lsraelits !

@Ra-mx4bo

27 күн бұрын

tell Piers Morgan that! That racist & Islamophobic is incapable of having this type of conversation.

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.

@st2rseeker

20 күн бұрын

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.

@biochemistryproject

18 күн бұрын

Yeah. A stunning admission on Bassems moral character.

@NeraBuffy

18 күн бұрын

He actually thinks that's how it works, savage

@saetharion

17 күн бұрын

@@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.

@gherbihicham8506

15 күн бұрын

@@st2rseeker Actually he didn't the evade the question, he answered it correctly, in the most real world no nonesense possible.

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….

@tedmom3029

17 күн бұрын

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

17 күн бұрын

Bro you are happy that he was criticizing muslim brotherhood. If Egypt was under egyptian brotherhood all our problems would have been solved.🤦‍♀️

@cringedude3427

17 күн бұрын

@@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

@kusari86

16 күн бұрын

Thank God. Democracy was ended in Egypt. So the Muslim Brotherhood was right about Israel

@silotx

14 күн бұрын

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.

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.

@k.butler8740

27 күн бұрын

Magazines are better then Twitter.

@alexchow9629

27 күн бұрын

Recommend getting off of Twitter. It will dramatically improve your mental health.

@FBUK

27 күн бұрын

@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.

@thomasjones4570

27 күн бұрын

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.

@mahakasem810

26 күн бұрын

​@@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.

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.

@Mym794

27 күн бұрын

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

@tracyleighbasham

27 күн бұрын

❤

@mrmasrawy92

27 күн бұрын

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.

@ilyagulag

27 күн бұрын

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.

@mouradmhm3244

27 күн бұрын

@@mrmasrawy92 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.

From Algeria 🇩🇿 thank you 3 hrs went like 5 min thank you sooo much

@allibaba3886

17 күн бұрын

Algerians and their flags... LOL Moroccan

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.

@VagabondQ8

12 күн бұрын

zion cencorship is very advanced

@Benevolence_K

7 күн бұрын

I just did the same search to test your claim and this was the first video on the list of results.

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

I don't know why, this f---king annoying video comes up when I am asleep.

every 5 words of this man can be made as a quote.....unbelievable speaking talent

@mymelodi123

27 күн бұрын

bla bla bla

@Lalahlannd

27 күн бұрын

Facts

@debraberg4513

27 күн бұрын

@@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.

@alizvondhordez4314

27 күн бұрын

​@@debraberg4513nah westerner (now) speak and air no weight

@Camilaramos171

25 күн бұрын

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.

@SuperEliasc

27 күн бұрын

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.

@andrehanderson

27 күн бұрын

@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.

@blee04524

27 күн бұрын

​@@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

@khaledeid260

27 күн бұрын

​@@SuperEliasc I have to agree with you, the Netenyahou episode was full of sh*t yet lex allowed him to talk

@surge8619

27 күн бұрын

Wrong lex is a shill look at the Kanye interview

Thank you for this perspective. As an Arab American it is clear Palestinians in particular and Islam in general are poorly understood from a human aspect.

@jjaa5879

22 күн бұрын

Well as a human being who's seen how muslims act when they reach large numbers, I think that the world understands them better than ever. People don't randomly dislike others for no reason; the Israelis are dealing with the situation in an intelligent way, and they will win. They understand the arabs better than the arabs themselves. The reality is that most muslims are full of hate and intolerance for others, and you can see this once they reach a large number.

@rivkajaneevenhaor5707

21 күн бұрын

Just looking at the violent protests where anything representing the host country is ridiculed or destroyed gives us a pretty accurate interpretation of palestinians and islam, no? Or are those just extremists like the citizens of Gaza who cheered and abused the tortured, raped and broken corpse of a woman who was only guilty of being at a party in Israel?

@residentgrey

10 күн бұрын

​@@rivkajaneevenhaor5707Your lies have already been debunked.

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

How much more do you need to understand. Please, all these people do is complain and use narrative to explain their plight rather than take an ounce of responsibility.

The most beautiful and fun dark conversation ever. Thank you to both of you. ❤️🙏

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.

@Hieye.

27 күн бұрын

Agreed 💯

@iheomanwakpadolu2576

27 күн бұрын

😅😅😅

@pinciata2

27 күн бұрын

watch that ziofuq's interview with Netantyahu. He's deranged and biased.

@iheomanwakpadolu2576

27 күн бұрын

How come I've laughing emoji under my name. Strange mistake.

@moa4381

25 күн бұрын

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

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.

@mohmedhassan6875

27 күн бұрын

Yoo thanks ❤

@basitshabbir1100

27 күн бұрын

Cool but me being an international student in Europe, Egyptians are rudest and most ignorant people I've met in my life

@pizzaman9110

26 күн бұрын

Wow

@adolforangel1236

26 күн бұрын

Professional Glazer

@sohaelsayed8253

26 күн бұрын

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

Couldn't stop myself from listening the whole podcast in one go. Bassem is an interesting man.

I have to say we should not be hopeless in the future of humanity the younger generation and people like Bassem Youssef. Lexfridman and Bassem hats off to you guys!

Hind Rajab don’t forget her please. She was a six year old girl murdered by the IDF along with her three cousins, aunt and uncle. While she waited for her rescuers inside a car with the dead body’s of her family members. Unfortunately the IDF gunned her down after she was used for bait. The ambulance sent to rescue her was found less than 20 yards away from her. Only the remains of two medical assistants were found.

@humamumtaz2719

27 күн бұрын

The most heartbreaking story.

@Fouloul.

27 күн бұрын

And we listened to her voice when she called the rescuers on the phone while waiting, in a car filled with the corpses of her family !

@mazharul

26 күн бұрын

Fills me with rage

@nmyers8771

26 күн бұрын

I appreciate the conversation… But 3 times Lex tried to equate the two sides, saying “they both do this, they both do this…” does he not understand or learn anything? Bassam very calm and respectful in shutting that nonsense down. There is NO comparison that can ever equate the oppressor to the oppressed. It is a distraction and a way to shift the blame from the oppressor. The oppressor is always to blame and to blame for everything. Listen to interviews with Nurit Peled the Israeli professor, who wrote an important book explaining how israHELL teaches children to “hate Arabs” through Israeli school books. Her daughter was killed by a suicide bomber and she herself puts ALL the blame on the BRUTAL israHELL OCCUPATION. Defund and dismantle the brutal Z1*NIST apartheid terror regime. FREE PALESTINE ❤️🕊️💚

@Ccats231

25 күн бұрын

@@nmyers8771 definitely, Bassam gives so much history and thoughtful analysis, but Lex just keeps going back to “both sides” and “what hope is there.” What a superficial and dense “thinker.” I honestly don’t get all the praise. I guess we have such low expectations for interviews of non-Zionist voices that so many are satisfied with Lex letting Bassem speak with few interruptions and without frequent requests to condemn hummus 🙃

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.

@Bettybaminjerusalem

25 күн бұрын

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.

@tattooman3603

25 күн бұрын

@@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.

@defaultgate

23 күн бұрын

​@@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?

@Bettybaminjerusalem

23 күн бұрын

@@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.

@defaultgate

23 күн бұрын

@@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

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...

Bernie Sanders said at the beginning that Israel has a right to defend itself Richard does not under international law because it is an occupier

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.

@AntoniosMegalos

28 күн бұрын

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!

@philliesphillies1560

28 күн бұрын

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

28 күн бұрын

In all fairness, the belief in those ideas you listed there is not "politically neutral", it's just the political beliefs that are the foundation of western democracy as you mentioned, which is taking a political stance, just a (hopefully) largely agreed upon one.

@AlexandrosMikhailov

27 күн бұрын

@@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.

@kundaigotore992

27 күн бұрын

He’s complicit in genocide, it’s a one sided conflict.

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.

@ahmedzaki9434

26 күн бұрын

I am Muslim and I love my Jewish brothers and sisters

@LoyalOpposition

26 күн бұрын

@@ahmedzaki9434 Yes, there's no reason to hate anyone before knowing them.

@Somefregginguy

26 күн бұрын

The prophet .married jews. Muslims who dislike jews or any generalize any group are total ignorants.​@ahmedzaki9434

@bernardhill1622

26 күн бұрын

Yipp..sadly it's all created by greed for Power & Money..⁉️🇵🇸🍉🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Tesla_Death_Ray

25 күн бұрын

Hmm if it was 90% I'm not sure almost all jews had to evacuate muslim countries after the creation of Israel

This man’s intelligence and memory to recall facts is remarkably!

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).

@twistedoperator4422

25 күн бұрын

Good on you. That's story was quite uplifting 😊

@smiechu47

25 күн бұрын

Now try going to Morocco with your wife your girlfriend, see what reactions she'll get.

@mohmedhassan6875

25 күн бұрын

​@@smiechu47 tf weirdo ?

Wow Bassem Youssef is so much more intelligent, generally well-read, and well-versed in history than I'd ever imagined! Thanks

@Flow-rs1qg

26 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@endoritoo

26 күн бұрын

You mean the heart surgeon is smarter than you thought?

@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings

26 күн бұрын

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?

@worsethanjoerogan8061

25 күн бұрын

Bassem is a charismatic guy but his understanding of history is, shall we say, selective.

@legendofthefall7082

25 күн бұрын

@@worsethanjoerogan8061it’s not selective at all. You just have a poor understanding of history.

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.

He's so vulnerable, intelligent, and handsome. Really enjoyed this interview. Thanks algorithm bc I had no idea who anyone was in this video but I do now.

@rivkajaneevenhaor5707

21 күн бұрын

You feel that him being handsome is pertinent?

@walaaya2223

20 күн бұрын

@@rivkajaneevenhaor5707😂😂😂

As an Israeli Jewish citizen who has embraced Islam, I extend my gratitude to you, Bassem, for shedding light on truths often obscured by conventional narratives. Your courage in challenging established norms is commendable. The dissonance between what we were taught and the realities we now confront is indeed disheartening. It prompts a profound sense of disillusionment and, at times, shame. Nonetheless, I remain hopeful that our collective pursuit of understanding and reconciliation will lead us to a future where coexistence and mutual respect prevail.

@Hieye.

27 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more. 💯

@Madonnalitta1

27 күн бұрын

So Jewish by birth but a Muslim. That sounds like a dangerous thing in your neck of the woods. Be careful.

@Nuksukow

26 күн бұрын

Shedding light on truths? This man presents soem good stuff and factual good information then proceeds to be a professional liar. Please get yourself a brain.

@eslam6052

26 күн бұрын

@@Nuksukow How about you leave the animal kingdom antics behind and embrace a bit of humanity for a change?

@dani-ks9cg

26 күн бұрын

If after all the rockets fired from Gaza at your house you stand with those people your stupidity is skyrocketing 🤣🤣

This was incredibly refreshing in the sea of disinformation. Two men talking.

@puneetsharma1437

18 күн бұрын

your name tell a lot

@MrJC-pl8mf

18 күн бұрын

@@puneetsharma1437 my name is not that deep lol

@TheCountOfTuscany1318

17 күн бұрын

too bad Bassam is often the guy spreading propaganda

As Stalin said, “If only one man dies of hunger, that is a tragedy. If millions die, that's only statistics.”

Lex, you're doing an amazing job. No gimmicks, just great guests, and stimulating conversations. Thank you for the podcasts!

Bassem Yousef seems like a man that has a good hart without being naive

@bardarians

19 күн бұрын

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.

@mortimersmithsr2522

27 күн бұрын

Lex is a listener, a very good one.

@darthshima820

27 күн бұрын

Are you saying lex doesn't do this with every other guest?

@New.Beginnings88

27 күн бұрын

@@darthshima820 go watch other pro Israeli people speak with pro Palestinians and see the difference in interviews for yourself

@yendevus1747

27 күн бұрын

He is not a Muslim that's why

@ameerkherbawi8466

27 күн бұрын

He meant that lex always does this with other guests, its not something new here in this channel.@@New.Beginnings88

As an Iranian in exile, I totally agree with Lex and Bassem that our hearts are with Iranians not with the regime.

@MattMajcan

12 күн бұрын

that doesnt make sense, the vast majority of iranians support the regime, most iranians are very proud of the regime after their recent actions.

@doderiolarkisso4038

12 күн бұрын

@@MattMajcan that's what the media is telling you, and you ate it up.

@residentgrey

10 күн бұрын

​@@doderiolarkisso4038The populace can tell you. Try asking.

@majidger

9 күн бұрын

@@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.

Lex summed it up by saying "You're a beautiful human being!" Thanks for bringing Bassem on your show!

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

Lex can't shut his face about love and beauty. He throws these words around like others take a leak. They have in my view, become meaningless. Lex refuses to grow up. He wants to have five kids, has he even had one yet? It's fine to dream but he is an influencer today that frankly, would probably give Hitler a forum and find beauty in him too. Not buying it. Not saying Lex is a phony, but not buying his innocent child routine either.

Never listened to over 2 hours debate that I did not want to miss a second of it, amazing

@MendyMentz

24 күн бұрын

This is not a debate. This is an interview

@Nal3s

24 күн бұрын

Not a debate..

Power to the people. F all corrupt "leaders" and war mongering

@Ponchov009

27 күн бұрын

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.

@rahelkamber4839

27 күн бұрын

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.

@thicccorgi6187

27 күн бұрын

@@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!!!!!

@mikeymike1981

27 күн бұрын

People are dumb and blindly follow

@intelligentbodywork

27 күн бұрын

​@@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.

Its a small planet, very small, we need to stop the slaughter.....

It took Fridman 6 months and ~40k dead to get Bassem on - the most vocal and clear voice in solidarity with the Gazans. For this channel the conflict began with the Kushner interview. Yes, I know that the interview came before the Oct 7 attack, but it's just so telling that this is the sort of a person Fridman has a closer relationship with - a nepotism appointee under Trump, who oversaw elevation of Netanyahu, the move of the embassy ot Jerusalem, etc. Centrism is spineless.

@MattMajcan

12 күн бұрын

this isnt centrism, dont be daft, lex is a typical red piller, who pretends to be moderate to attract a wider audience

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

You know there are 40,000 dead how? None are terrorists? How about Hamas stop hiding behind other people's children and there would be a lot less dead. How about they stop their terrorism.

The last Friday of Ramadhan was yesterday. Worshippers were flocking to Al Aqsa Mosque to pray. Just to pray. Their only crime that they wanted to worship God in a house of prayer beloved and holy to them, in their holiest of months. With everything going on in Gaza, their hearts especially heavy, no doubt. I saw video footage from Friday of these worshippers being hit with tear gas, security beating worshippers, the usual thing. It’s sad of course but these are men, they probably expected this, they have to deal with this all the time, don’t let your heart break too much, they must deal with what they have to deal with I told myself as a way to self console. But then I saw in the same clip something which honestly made my jaw drop. The security standing on flat wide steps, as they pushed an elderly man who’s body dropped flat to the ground like a domino. He was stood on the same step, his only crime that he was present. And I saw in that guards face something that was clearly evident… for a millisecond it looked as though he was ashamed, as the crowds around him gasped he seemed almost embarrassed even, but just for a millisecond. It instantly and quickly turned into defiance. And what? So what? Who is he to me? Deal with him. He’s not my problem. I have no desire to feel for this old man, he is nothing to me. That was the expression on his face. That’s what it said to me. Perhaps I read into it too much. But the guard didn’t even stop to look down at him let alone help in any way. Just went about their day. I don’t know the elderly man’s name. I don’t know if he is okay, or if he is seriously injured. I probably will never know. But I witnessed this injustice against him on tape. He is important and he matters and I wanted to share.

@mohmedhassan6875

25 күн бұрын

Thx ❤

@alunox9519

25 күн бұрын

But the only thing you hear in the media is how islamic states suppress christians and jews. They never even mention the one state that really suppresses religious freedom. sniping old christian ladies near a church is not gruesome enough apparentely to warrant a media shitstorm

@MisheelTubshinbaatar-mr3rj

24 күн бұрын

If you came out from your echo chamber. Read what Israel security force reasoning you would have understand it. There was previous incident that forced them to act. Go figure research rather than re hashing same propaganda shit from AJ.

@jesan733

24 күн бұрын

I'm moved by what you wrote. I really am. And I would like to cling to the positives. If the guard was ashamed for split second, that's good. That was a spark of universalism, empathy for the others. Too short, but its something. (But as for your reaction, really, if the man is one of your own, it's a given.) Another positive is that we're horrified by far smaller atrocities than was the rule in ancient times. But this also is rarely universalist. I have asked many muslims what they think of the fate of Banu Qurayza. Can you guess the replies I get? I can't remember a single one who expressed anything resembling empathy.

This should be GREAT! Both people have a love of humanity, and a love of humor!

@vivekjain1948

27 күн бұрын

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".

@Hieye.

27 күн бұрын

AMEN 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

Thanks Lex for mentioning Buddhism and Jainism. A true teaching of life and conscious creatures which has potential to end all suffering without any violence.

As a Muslim I approve Bassem to speak on behalf of us ❤

Thanks for having Bassem on. One of the most effective voices for Palestinian rights.

@The-Rest-of-Us

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for admitting that he is just a Palestinian mouth piece. I’m perplexed by the people in the comments who seem under the impression that he is some sort of bridge builder. He’s not.

@anasalazzawi3957

26 күн бұрын

@@The-Rest-of-Us not the first time ive seen israeli supporters like you resort to ignoring the facts and attacking the person instead

@haydencarn8737

26 күн бұрын

@@The-Rest-of-Us ...Ahh yes, someone saying that an almost fully one-sided genocide is wrong and immoral is a "mouthpiece". You know, whenever I wonder how something like Nazi German, Mao China, and so on could have happened, I remember comments like this and think "Oh, yeah, like that.".

@khaledeid260

25 күн бұрын

​@@The-Rest-of-Us Thank you for admitting Pro-Israelis don't know the difference between an effective voice and a "mouth piece", to them all they know is bombing chi|dren

@legendofthefall7082

25 күн бұрын

@@The-Rest-of-Us Acknowledging the reality of a completely one-sided decades long ethnic cleansing and land theft perpetrated by Israel is not being a “Palestinian mouthpiece”. It’s simply understanding history and recognizing that indigenous Palestinians have the right to fight for the land that was illegally and forcefully taken from them.

Lex Friedman always bridges the gap between two opposing views. Keep up the good work, man.

@gagestandingready1472

28 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@user-gk1lo6ni1b

28 күн бұрын

he always bridges the gap between his pay to his bank account . love lex, x

@gagestandingready1472

28 күн бұрын

@@user-gk1lo6ni1b are you OK?

@B01

27 күн бұрын

He should have The Green Prince on his show if he wants to really bridge the gap

@gagestandingready1472

27 күн бұрын

@@B01why not get Santa Claus on his show too?

A meaningful and funny, courageous and humble conversation between friends. Thank you. I needed that.

Bassem Youssef ! You are more than a humoriste, you're humaniste and a kind of prophecy to this generation, thanks always

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!

@The_Mosaic

24 күн бұрын

Cant tell if u are being serious

@issamayyadi4706

22 күн бұрын

He is talking about people being oppressed and you talk about comedy

@karalaur2393

18 күн бұрын

​@@issamayyadi4706yes but he does it through the lens of comedy

Bassem has truely become a treasure to all of us.

@vivekjain1948

27 күн бұрын

also worthwhile documentary "The Occupation Of The American Mind " kzread.info/dash/bejne/im2rlMezmajbl6w.html

@BattleBladeWarrior

15 күн бұрын

His laughter is very infectious

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

Not for me, I think he is both dishonest and creepy.

This was one of the most beautiful conversations you've had. Amazing guy and I love the fact that he has faith in young people, so do I. That's where the answer is.

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

I have no faith in Hamasnicks AKA the young generation.

Thank you very much for making this episode. I hope more people spend some time listening and understanding.

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.

This podcast will be viewed by millions soon. Mark my words.

@teachernisrinezenati5488

27 күн бұрын

Hope so!

@MowSow

27 күн бұрын

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

@mohmedhassan6875

27 күн бұрын

​@@MowSow i hope you're right ❤

@williemasterofdestruction5339

27 күн бұрын

Lex doesn't usually interest me but the algorithm knows if I see bassem, I click!

@williemasterofdestruction5339

27 күн бұрын

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. ✌️💚🍉

This guy is so expressive…he has the best hand gestures and body language …just watch…..

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

I find him grotesque to look at. Glad you can get past that.

what a conversation you guys look best friends the chemistry is amazing ❤

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.

Hearing Bassem is the best therapy in this madness!

@mohmedhassan6875

27 күн бұрын

fr

@booz394

27 күн бұрын

Bassem is the banality of evil. Speaking with a forked tongue… by therapy … you mean suicide

@ronin1648

26 күн бұрын

if you find comfort in lies..

@jcpt8365

26 күн бұрын

@@ronin1648 He did not lie.

@booz394

26 күн бұрын

@@jcpt8365yes he did, outright lies.

He's such a great guy! I liked his explanation a lot about the rhythm, when he was listening to an american comedian and he didn't understand the context, but he followed the rhythm of his speech. So inspiring. Thank you Lex Fridman for this guest. And also that he was choosing the hardest way. It's contradictory to what you can usually hear about the way of living, smth like follow your gut, but maybe this was the way of him following it. So cool!

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!

Remember: "Nations are invented. Borders are invisible. Prejudice is learned." - Abby Martin

@azizaelamri

28 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

@mikehoncho4637

28 күн бұрын

So one world government? Not a great idea

@mikewilliams6025

28 күн бұрын

Another Putin puppet that continues to be wrong on every point.

@rahelkamber4839

27 күн бұрын

Good point. I think we should have a global spiritual revolution and see every other human being as a precious soul and all learn to collaborate with each other instead of competing.

@kms08711

27 күн бұрын

Bullshit we are savages and we do what savages do

Bassem owns a HUGE settlement in the mind, body and spirit of Adam Sosnick and the entire PBD team 💀

@anasaaf7753

27 күн бұрын

He mauled Adam that day

@user-pk3zw7mb8w

27 күн бұрын

Ben Shapiro is living rent free in Bassems mind. He's got big pick me girl energy for Ben.

@chlorophyllmorelikeboraphy6874

27 күн бұрын

@@user-pk3zw7mb8w😂 nah- that would be Candice. Ben is only loved by Israel lovers now. Even conservatives see his hypocrisy.

@joebriggs5781

27 күн бұрын

@@user-pk3zw7mb8w no, he’s calling out Overton Shapiro’s massive hypocrisies

@user-pk3zw7mb8w

27 күн бұрын

​@@joebriggs5781oh no you didn't see him almost have a heart attack on Piers Morgan trying to get Ben's attention. Hilarious stuff

I already need a second round of Bassem and Lex talking to each others

I applaud this man for speaking English so well at the age he had to flee Egypt and start a new life in a foreign country. Excellent interview.

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

@mannyperez4010

27 күн бұрын

Litteraly piers morgan, which is why I hate watching it unless it's someone I'm interested in watching

This Bassem guy represents world views outside the West on this conflict, I'm glad he is opening the Eyes of many Americans

@couldbe8348

26 күн бұрын

From the River to the Sea Off the rooftops go LGBT 😮

@mrmap4875

17 күн бұрын

That's his world view not of the average people from asia

The mutual respect between Lex and Bassem is amazing. Could listen to both for hours. Love from South Africa 😍

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 ❤️❤️

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.

@booz394

27 күн бұрын

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

@Hermesborugerdian

27 күн бұрын

The man is big time kos e sher 🤦🏻‍♂️

@MehrdadParthian

27 күн бұрын

@@Hermesborugerdian sisi is this you ?

@JohnMartin-pjasca

26 күн бұрын

@@MehrdadParthian Yep. It is him. How did you know?

@Maya_s1999

25 күн бұрын

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.

Lex, I may have misjudged you. I love you, man. Your utmost respectful approach to Bassem and holding him in high regard and having a respectful conversation with him and providing a stronger voice to the Palestinian plight in the face of a superpower suppressing them is beautiful to watch. Or at least, that's the impression I got.

@user-cg1qq2er8x

7 күн бұрын

The "superpower" you refer to got that way by hard work. If the people you deem as oppressed had stopped deeming themselves perpetual victims, they could have built Gaza into Singapore. Instead some of the most beautiful real estate on earth is filled with military tunnels.

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

Love this conversation. Well done Lex for teasing out this man's TRUE agenda:! Respect, Dignity, and Empathy!!!! It's so sad that we have to engage in mental gymnastics to get people to realise that they're human!

Thank you Lex...you have the most amazing guests and conversations. It was a pleasure listening to 2, amazing human beings and gentlemen on the day of Eid. Love and peace from South Africa.

I never got bored of listening to history with Bassem. What a decent humble human and what a hateful world we live in! Sad

@gadipr1894

25 күн бұрын

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

OMG 🎉 Bassem and Lex! How come? Great duo! wanna see Bassem more often in international podcasts 😊

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.

Lex insisting on qualifying Bassem statement on whether he is speaking about the Israeli people or Israeli government may come from a good place (it’s never a good idea to generalize) but it’s also an ignorant objection since polls conducted after Oct. 7th have shown that only TWO PERCENT of Israeli society thinks the firepower used by Israel is excessive. TWO PERCENT. So no it’s not just the people in power, according to the polls, it’s a pretty darn large part of Israeli society that’s gone fascist. Lex, please look these things up next time. Thank you.

@Bettybaminjerusalem

18 күн бұрын

Most of his arguments are about taking something realy small that happened with extreem minority and present a twisted picture about the majority of Israeli society. When I saw the Pires Morgan interview I was so insulted as Israeli about the way he presented us as being happy when Palestinians die (he gave 2 examples that every Israeli will tell you is very wrong and don't agree woth, wedding of hate, and sderot cinema, that were happy about the iron dome, told people google it (to see I am telking the truth),and than said that this is the way they feel, rhat Israelies are celebrating their death, which is so untrue. This was insulting because as oppose to them we never celebrate Palestinians death, definetly not giving candies after Israelies die and celebrate like they do. They can watch "To die in jerusalem" documentary to see the truth.

Thank you Lex, for bringing Bassem on!

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.

@atelierartofhair5717

25 күн бұрын

Just reading comments give me hope for humanity thank you

A very wonderful interview, thank you! This is something incredible, a doctor, a very famous comedian, a salsa teacher. By the way, please invite ivanna sakhno, a very interesting actress who has come a long way. Thank you!!