Heart surgeon turned comedian? Bassem Youssef shares his crazy journey

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Bassem Youssef, the man dubbed 'The Egyptian Jon Stewart', joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of his first-ever South African tour, The Middle Beast. From his days as a heart surgeon to hosting the most-watched political satire show in the Arab world, Bassem's story is as inspiring as it is hilarious. We chat about his rise to fame during the Arab Spring, his battles with censorship, and how comedy became his tool for revolution.

Ahead of his performances in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, Bassem gives us a glimpse into his one-of-a-kind show and the personal journey behind it. Get ready for a conversation packed with humor, heart, and razor-sharp insights from one of the world's most fearless comedians.
27 Jan 2AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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