Originally published at: http://boingboing.net/2017/06/30/our-fascinating-evening-with-b.html
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This guy is awesome.
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I think i recall reading about this guy here at BB or elsewhere years ago. He and his crew are definitely brave for having done what they did for a number of years. It’s sad that the host had to flee to keep his safety but i definitely applaud him for his efforts.
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I don’t think Jon Stewart likes the “Jon Stewart of Egypt” comparison. He’s pretty quick to point out that he never took the kind of personal risks that Youssef has.
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Naturally. Jon Stewart is privileged to not have to fear that authorities might kill or hurt him, but he definitely made a name for himself for being a wickedly funny yet intelligent voice for political commentary and satire. In that aspect then the comparison is a good descriptor for Youssef for those that might not be familiar with him.
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Here is a good interview:
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Jon Stewart calls himself the “Bassem Youssef of America”
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They’re both epic.
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FWIW he did a series of ~7 minute shows on Fusion last year called “Democracy Handbook” they are pretty good.
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