The World is a Joke! | Bassem Youssef

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In this razor-sharp episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with comedian and political fire-starter Bassem Youssef to unpack the surreal state of power and resistance. Bassem is a former surgeon who swapped scalpels for satire. Dubbed the “Jon Stewart of the Arab world”, Bassem brings his no-holds-barred analysis to questions that many fear to ask — about complicity, distraction, and how the elite keep uprisings in check. From the fallout of the Epstein files to the IDF’s social media storms, we ask: Who’s running the show — and how does humour disrupt their script? Together, we explore the thin line between laughter and dissent — and whether satire still has teeth in an age of spin. 🛑 Who gets exposed and who gets protected in the Epstein saga? 🛑 What the IDF’s TikTok game tells us 🛑 Is comedy still a weapon against power or part of the circus? 🛑 Why is Superman making Zionists mad? 🛑 Why global uprisings are so easily crushed 🛑 The elite playbook: distraction, division, domination This isn’t just laughs – because truth rarely sits easily. 👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #BassemYoussef #PoliticalComedy #PowerAndResistance #Gaza #Palestine #IDF #Israel #HumorAndPolitics #ComedyAsResistance #EpsteinFiles #Trump #MAGA #Superman #SupermanMovie #Hollywood #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Bassem Youssef Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs Researcher: Lina Adams Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths. https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA 00:00 – Opening thoughts on war and grief 05:42 – Who gets to talk about trauma 11:10 – Why people stay silent on Gaza 17:32 – The myth of being neutral 23:08 – White liberals and performative politics 30:02 – The limits of allyship 36:55 – How institutions silence radical voices 44:30 – Can art spaces hold radical ideas? 50:45 – Whose lives are seen as valuable 58:22 – Grieving ignored violence 1:06:15 – Closing: Clarity, courage, and action Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law. This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.