Comedian Bassem Yousif Shocking Interview with Stephen Sackur

[@abdifatahwarsame7968]

Bassem Youssef, is a brilliant man with deep knowledge! No media can handle his integrity, humanity and class. Thanks for sharing brother

[@judyhopps7397]

deep habit of talking about things he actually doesn't know enough about, twisting things speaking with a lot of confidence, and doing a lot of damage.

[@semper7717]

Brilliant man? He literally said he wants Biden to lose but doesn’t want Trump to win. That makes zero sense.

[@brenoobr]

​@@semper7717 vote for cornell west

[@semper7717]

@@brenoobr why?

[@brenoobr]

@@semper7717 not biden nor trump. See the logic?

[@reemc.7642]

Calling for a ceasefire is not antisemitism.

[@Sidharthavicious]

​@kubayashi2806The U.S. just today blocked a ceasefire vote. How many Hamas members are in the Biden administration?

[@sn1kzZe]

But what's the point calling for ceasefire if Hamas is swearing they will do it again, no seems to want to explain that. If a person is TELLING you they will keep coming and killing you, you try to make peace with them? on what earth? on what planet?

[@tinasheroy]

@@sn1kzZe When did Hamas swear they will do it again during a ceasefire?

[@sn1kzZe]

@@tinasheroy lmao are you for real with that question? hamas only wants ceasefire to regroup and rearm, they don't actually want peace I hope you know that? they publicly stated on both TV and in their charter that their final goal is the eradication of Israel, just search here on youtube "hamas Again & Again, Till.." and you will see the video (video is very short 1:15s).

[@itskev-in6429]

​@kubayashi2806they were broken by Usrael... Not Hamas

[@mnsr9596]

They deleted this on the original channel. Thanks for putting this up.

[@xectontrendy3798]

I searched for the video and couldn't find it, this is the only channel that have it on KZbin

[@heathermaich8966]

I love Bassem Yousif, what a breath of fresh air. Be safe.

[@doofuscreations8173]

Bassem is a legend. This interview has been taken down from another channel and it has not been promoted by the BBC.

[@thepharaoh6218]

What did you expect from a state media fund by the government and run by MI6?

[@user-sb3yt2xl6x]

​@@thepharaoh6218why would they do the interview then?

[@aclark903]

@@user-sb3yt2xl6xJournalists want certain answers. If he had shat on Trump the BBC would be repeating it over and over.

[@demz3514]

@@user-sb3yt2xl6xthey do it simply to then cut pieces out of it and forge opinions of others from edited pieces. it's what they do

[@toucheguy]

Would you mention what channel, please?

[@sakan92]

What a great interview. Bassem is a beast! A lion. He’s kicking a** left and right with common sense and intelligence!

[@Sidharthavicious]

Don't you mean the fake left and right?

[@TheGeorgeous]

Biden is not the left. Trump is not a politician. There is no left or right. Only corporations giving you the illusion of choice

[@phasis]

I had already decided to not vote either Trump or Biden. I will not be forced to choose between fascism or genocide. It blew my mind to hear Bassem Youssef say something similar. 💕

[@vklasbvideos4729]

uhh biden is not for genocide... trump is worse this still would happen with him in power. Blaming biden is misguided and isn't helping anyone.

[@noneofurbusiness906]

I don't think Trump is a fascist, you'd actually have to care about something other than yourself to be that. Also this term gets thrown around way too much by people who can't define it. But he's bad news for sure. Just like Biden.

[@carrerau7138]

So long as the “fascists“ fully support Israel fighting a mortal enemy of Western values I will be even fine with them. Sleepy Joe simply is too wobbly in his support (because dementia?).

[@antogehtdichnixan6001]

You can still vote independent…

[@tatjanaflugel396]

Elections are senseless for us, the people, anyway. It's a good thing when you realize that

[@charliecroker2541]

I wouldn't vote for Biden either the same reason. Well said Bassem

[@biochemistryproject]

I want Biden to lose too. Trump. Would be way better for israel

[@wandagray9132]

Do you live in the USA ? Even if you don't - It is either Biden or Trump - You get Trump and everyone will have to convert to Christianity - this is what he is working towards - He will be a dictator - So vote smart even if you don't like Biden

[@byongkuol8490]

@@biochemistryproject remember if Biden loose trump will win so you loose anyway lollllll

[@biochemistryproject]

@@byongkuol8490 why? Trump is the most pro-Israel president in history

[@pop-4567]

Your 1 single vote against 7 dead persons votes... They have had 4 years to prepare an even bigger Cheat.

[@spongybone4071]

Bassem is the voice of reason. We really need more people like him.

[@goodpanda6901]

the voice of a clown more like it.

[@unholierthanthou111]

If you advocate voting for a fascist instead of a democrat you are way off from being a voice of reason

[@ZenatiOmar]

Bassem is an Former Heart❤surgeon and now he is an Comedian he is als a very good informed men He make politicians look like zombies they have no heart or brains or a soul An real Eye opener

[@mariehaddad1]

I've been looking everywhere for this video. It's only found here! I guess they couldn't handle the truth. Please make sure they don't censor it here as well!

[@lemonyblue2437]

Yes, i watched yesterday in bbc channel, now i cant find it even in my history

[@Con_founded]

Crazy if the BBC buckled.

[@WittyGov]

Do not worry people I have copies. If it gets taken down I will repost elsewhere

[@davidlamb7524]

Thank you. We should all download it. ​@@WittyGov

[@davidlamb7524]

Zelensky is not comparable...not as a comedian or as a human being.

[@lydiavui1029]

Bassem is brilliant, intelligent and honest. Even though Bassem does not see himself as or is reluctant to be a representative of the Palestinian plight, the ''powers in the universe'' may have chosen him to be because he speaks the truth about the situation and has the knowledge and charisma necessary for the role.

[@TitanMoon746]

Palestinian plight? You mean the Israeli plight (both Jew and Arab), suffering from Palestinian barbarism as seen on October 7th

[@MariaGilson-p2w]

How about the Israeli that started it killings 70years ago taking people property have you ever asked why Hamas are here.

[@sam14642]

@@TitanMoon746what about Israeli barbarism before October 7th

[@zeshawnali5676]

@@TitanMoon746 im suffering from the plight of your idiocy and I have the right to defend myself from it

[@TitanMoon746]

@@zeshawnali5676 🎻

[@andreasekler5313]

What a brilliant man Bassem is! He is wise, witty, human, sharp an empathetic. Just a jewel❤❤❤

[@mamlukmimar4988]

he really is

[@mustafaelmasry7858]

As usual great interview but they couldn't get what they want so they deleted it Thanks for giving us the opportunity to watch it..

[@CormacTunstead]

Ohh? Did BBC delete this interview?

[@colbybrand5326]

You caught that, 😂. This weak ass, so called, journalists, cut quite a bit of tape there about the made up claim of “antisemitism” that Bassam was saying, “dude, it’s BS and the real bigotry is toward the many Palestinians who’ve been knifed shot and killed, not some kids crying in their dorm over some pink haired kid saying, “from the river to the sea Palestine will be free”. Nobody over here equated that with meaning anything other than, “hey, free all Palestinians” The Israel lobby is the one who has to do the victim framing, which is to shut down dialogue by calling people antisemitic. IT TOTALLY WORKED HERE, THAT CLOWN IF AN INTERVIEWER GOT AO NERVOUS, HE CUT THE TAPE, L😂 We are experiencing McCarthyism over antisemitism. This is crazy!

[@abdelrahmansamir5759]

yes they did @@CormacTunstead

[@ordinaryvalley]

BBC is not a news channel. Its a propaganda tool for the empire (Us-Uk).

[@isuriadireja91]

​@@abdelrahmansamir5759😂 Those F-ing hypocritical cowards... They're such untrustworthy weasels.

[@Ttbaebae]

Boycott the superman movie...

[@mathwiz1260]

I already did when they fired Henry Cavill lol

[@hamzaaaa123]

OR WATCH IT FOR FREE IN SOME SHADY SITES...

[@josephinebrevig8748]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Trollstar2006]

I never watch Superman movies. He is my least favourite superhero. But I will watch this one to show my appreciation to their noble act of throwing out Buffoon Youssef

[@AhmedGamal-vl2he]

Actually james gunn explained that the decision was made before the interview with piers he called Bassem and clarified the situation for him and they are both ok now

[@VV-sn3fh]

At least they had the courage to Interview him but they surely didn’t like his answers, well done Bassem as always.😊

[@ronojoysen1548]

Poor Sakur. Tried his devious best but met the same fate as Piers.

[@mathewjacob7457]

mr. munster......

[@isuriadireja91]

​@@mathewjacob7457 Lurch is more like it. 😂

[@jacksonk.swaffardiii7820]

I agree with everything he said 👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@Federico-kh4br]

I admire your bravery, your humanity, your love

[@Bewareinjustice]

BASSEM is absolutely right. Voters need to give a very strong message that if you stop listening to the people and croos very red lines, you lose your votes. It is not a message only for Biden but for all politicians. A very much needed message that many politicians forgot about.

[@baul997]

And then you get another 4 years of Trump and then the Israel issue isn't going to change and the US is only going to be worse

[@unholierthanthou111]

Just don't complain when Trump overturns the rule of Law with the rule of MAGA

[@darksaint0124]

​@@unholierthanthou111This is a brain dead response because Democrats don't end Republican policies. How many of Trump's policies does Biden have to continue before people like you wake up?

[@LeilaStraus]

Brilliant honest interview - so sad what Biden is doing - or not doing. It will cost us.

[@WittyGov]

Sleeping?

[@daniyalbbd5281]

Who's us here ? And who are you targeting?

[@Joseph-zd3ur]

تحية فلسطينية من القلب ومن سكان غزة لك الرائع باسم يوسف.

[@marylander3798]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rashmigupta9]

Sammy Obeid is a Palestinian American and is able to joke about the horrors in Gaza...very intelligent comedian.

[@Con_founded]

Yes..seen him, he's good

[@poohead725]

yes Sammy is hilarious and on point, great improviser too

[@StefhanJKR]

Man this guy, he sits in this sophisticated way, thoughtfully dangles the edge of his glasses on his lips, uses his fancy British accent and then asks questions like a child.

[@Millmiglia001]

Bassem is far too sharp,intelligent,well educated and informed for Sackur !!!!. . I have seen Sackur taken to the cleaners several times by highly intelligent and well educated individuals and each time in Britain he's been mocked for it. Sackur forgets the main tenet of an interviewer as Jeremy Paxman once stated -"As an interviewer your personal views and opinions mean nothing because you are not there to use it as YOUR soap box. You are there to ask questions that hopefully get to the truth and make it VERY unconfortable for politicians" and if anyone EVER saw Paxman at his best would know that he was a latterday Robin Day of the interview .

[@jafire777]

The brilliance of Dr. Baseem 🎉❤😊❤❤🎉

[@mohsenreda3243]

They deleted it!!

[@WittyGov]

I noticed that too. I wonder what the reason is? BBC is a shambles anyway

[@cgulljbravi8264]

So much for BBC being impartial.

[@Ghjnvd]

They keep talking about antisemitism in the BBC if this is the kind of stuff they’re referring to then I’ll no longer take those accusations seriously Israel is responsible for encouraging antisemitism anyway, are we that stupid that we can’t see they WANT us to hate them so they can play victim more and more?

[@AmericanNope]

@@cgulljbravi8264who ever thought the British government propaganda channel was impartial??

[@suzanali602]

What was deleted?

[@972vein]

It was a pleasure to hear this interview. Thank you.

[@WittyGov]

Thank you for watching

[@sesamezuzu]

I wonder if the interviewer would say the investigation is still ongoing if the 3 Palestinian Americans were Israeli or Jewish Americans instead...

[@dinkster1729]

In Canada, we throw in 'alleged". It's important to do that or the media could be sued. Obviously, there isn't much doubt about what went down in Burlington, Vermont.

[@gibisfine]

BBC should be ashamed for harassing comedians.

[@TLA-xm1nx]

Seriously, he asked him why wouldn’t he have considered becoming an Egyptian Selensky? Does the host know anything about how governments in the majority of Arab countries (never mind other regions/countries) are formed? There is democracy in the sense of elections but the selection is limited (we see that in Western countries more and more as well by the way, I mean just look at the US, you have a choice but the politics in certain topics is predetermined). Did the interviewer notice Bassem’s stance on US foreign policy? He would have never been considered for a political position and I doubt he would have ever sold himself out. Bassem has integrity.

[@73shizo]

Let's wait what Ukraine becomes and see if Zelensky has achieved anything

[@himpim642]

@@73shizo Ukraine is bound to lose.Russia wont give up unlike usa whihc can leave cause of poltical climate or losses espcialy sicne they conisder region important,.

[@kennorton1478]

Bassem always speaks what's going on inside my mind. Not big fan of Trump but I hate to see Biden winning!

[@wandagray9132]

It is either Biden or Trump - You get Trump and everyone will have to convert to Christianity - this is what he is working towards - He will be a dictator - So vote smart even if you don't like Biden

[@r.m.8958]

All the republicans feel the same way, they are not big fans of Trump but hate to see Biden winning and the best part is that Israel will get much more support!!

[@umasubramanian2683]

I’m not a big fan of Biden, but I hate to see Trump win. I NEVER have and NEVER will vote Republican . But I hope Trump runs, as Biden’s chances are better with him rather than with Hailey.

[@kevindevlin7025]

But Bassem would be happy for Americans to suffer a Trump dictatorship, if elected yanks deserve to be taught the horrors of a dictatorship. MAGA 💩

[@lianavela3011]

@@umasubramanian2683True

[@fuzzzyyy_]

4:59 Bassem is holding back so hard 🤣🤣🤣

[@inagnm]

Absolutely right ,,every word you said is right.thank you for speaking up about it.

[@feridasafarova242]

When the host mentioned zelenski as a hero Bassem could not hold his smearing

[@rashmigupta9]

I wonder if the host was trying to recruit Bassem to MI6, just like Zelensky 😀

[@WittyGov]

hold on let me get my tinfoil hat

[@davidlamb7524]

Bassem is a comedian and an honest man. Zelensky is neither.

[@monajumaan7263]

Excellent Interview! To the point!and talking in their language !they just don’t want to get it

[@aroshaperera8750]

Here is an example to the absurdity of the Status Quo. The US war on Afghanistan cost the US $ 300 million a day for 20 years. At the end of which the US army with all that capital couldn’t defeat a bunch of fundamentalist fighting from caves. Now imagine if the US pumped $ 300 million a day for 20 years in to the Afghan economy? There would be no Taliban today. Point being the objective wasn’t to fight the Taliban or liberate the Afghan people, the objective was to spend $ 300 million a day for 20 years with practically no oversight on that spending. In Israel, the Gaza war costs Israel around $272 million a day, Imagine if the Israeli government pumped $272 million a day in to the economies of the West Bank and Gaza? There would be no Hamas. I guess the argument would be that this is too reductive and idealistic to work, but consider what the more ‘rational’ minds have archived here. This is why one mustn't conflate the horrors of the Israeli Government with the Israeli people, in the same way that you mustn't conflate the horrors of Hamas with the people of Palestine. There is a massive divide between the aspirations of the people and the governments that represent them. The question is why? The answer is the self interests of the people in power outweigh the interests of the people they represent.

[@StefhanJKR]

Bro you're 100% right. And there was a time (during the marshall plan) when America did this and turned their enemies into allies, look at Japan, look at Korea. The problem with this strategy is it makes other people wealthy, it spreads wealth, but what people want is to concentrate wealth.

[@aroshaperera8750]

@@StefhanJKR Agreed!

[@ZenatiOmar]

He was in Egypt a legend even police and the who arrested him they love him and treat him very good because they knew he was innocent

[@loaygamal6082]

No 1 arrested him he just took a warning to stop after his 1st episode of new season against army leaders n then he chose to leave n he did his duty so good for egypt

[@abdirahmandirye5543]

Kudos to this channel, i am watching from the graveyards of US drone strikes in " Zoomalia," it's like a movie " Fatal Attraction," it has turns and twists. Stephen despite his cheap tricks and a natural calm, he couldn't trap him into "isemitism."

[@HamzaMohamed-vm7xm]

brother what is going in "zoomalia"? is the US apart of that aswell? au'udu billah

[@rafiulsyed7506]

Thank you for saving this interview

[@deboraandrade132]

I am south american and Bassem represents me!❤

[@dorothymilne1258]

His snort of derision at Sakur’s mention of Zelensky! Big lol ...

[@yenaibi]

LOL yeh I caught that too

[@safidabundhoo5447]

It's a big pleasure to hear him. Wish him more courage.

[@josefigueiredo8022]

Integrity is difficult to be understood by the MSM interviewers! 🤷‍♂️🙈

[@Pashanny824]

Love Bassem❤

[@khalifasalhassan9299]

Well said Bassem! His honesty is amazing.

[@afifaamin6944]

Very well said by Bassem.

[@Humblebee718]

Guess I’m not watching superman anymore 🙄

[@peperoncinitre]

When Sackur said you could have been like Zelensky, I mentally vomited . Sackur is as intellectually no better than Piers Morgan. I applaud Bassem for keeping his composure.

[@WittyGov]

mentally vomited lol

[@wongilank]

did they just shut down bbc/hard talk chanel? better watch/download this soon guys

[@toucheguy]

Maybe because it was too good???

[@debk3901]

Stephen's comment acknowledges Bassem's significance as a voice for many Arab Americans, Arabs in the Arab world, and Palestinians who feel unheard and marginalized by the media. However, Bassem's influence extends far beyond these groups. His message resonates with people of diverse nationalities, including Europeans, because he speaks with reason and articulates sentiments that resonate with those who value critical thinking. While Bassem's perspective is undoubtedly important for Palestinians and Arab communities, his broader appeal lies in his ability to articulate ideas that resonate with people worldwide. He provides a voice for those who believe in fairness, justice, and nuanced understanding, regardless of nationality. It's essential to recognize that not all Palestinians are responsible for specific acts of violence, and Bassem's ability to convey this message contributes to the fact that the Israel / Palestinian conflict is a lot more complex than Israel or many of the Western media outlets convey.

[@dewanafzal9857]

Well done Baseem voice of oppressed people ❤️👍

[@nadja2489]

Bassem's face @13:21 says it all. Literally seconds after talking about the gaslighting by the West, the interviewer goes "but KhAmAs.."!!!

[@Faffy58]

Bruh, hope you got good security. Keep looking over your shoulder. Admire & respect you immensely.

[@schinaro]

Wow! Without doubt a transcript for the history books to come…

[@samerfahmy940]

Great Interview by both host and guest. Bassem's eloquence in the English language keeps getting more sophisticated.

[@d.w.5894]

22:57 that is by far the politest way of saying "go back to your country".

[@zubairmusliyarakath6586]

Calling a spade a spade! Well done brother Basim

[@LetsBendReality]

BASSEM FOR SUPERMAN! 😆 But seriously, we should petition for him to get his role back. #WBgiveBassemBackHisJob

[@eldabasa]

Its the democracy dilemma,choosing bad over worest

[@lakshmp4530]

No vote for "I'm a Zionist" Joe. Well articulated reasons. (What kind of American president publicly says, "I am a Zionist"? Face palm.)

[@nirw]

What’s wrong about saying that?

[@pop-4567]

@@nirw He is the leader of the free world and commander and chief of the United States of America, a democratic republic. To say He is a Zionist is like a Christian saying He worships the Lord Buddha

[@AbzArt]

@@nirw Zionism mentality is in lin ewith terrorists and extremists. It is a disease.

[@josephinebrevig8748]

@@pop-4567exactly

[@fatimaayoubi1076]

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[@mongememofredo7975]

Great interview... Great minds at work 🙏

[@toucheguy]

Stephen Sackur brings quality to any interview! It´s really a pity that BBC limits this possibility to those living in the UK. I´m so glad I could watch Bassam and Sackur together and I´ll thank anyone who informs how to see some more of those excellent interviews.

[@fifisabour9425]

Bravooo…. Une fierté pour l’humanité

[@Haibing22]

Only a BBC person could think that Elenzky is a good example of anything

[@alexandertosa4993]

Great show!

[@ashomohammed5963]

Bassem voice of oppressed people.

[@brandonlanois1734]

lol

[@Speedyvampir2]

I think Bassem is an intelligent man and vocal but people like him can’t change anything in the world. At the end he is just a comedian. No balls at all.

[@imuurme]

man his brain is soo fast.. he's so intelligent...

[@PaulAmbrose-bo7zq]

Bassem is a human being, being a good human! He is honest to himself. Free Palestine! End the occupation.

[@hodonnuur]

You are the best brother Bassem

[@equaliser2265]

What is shocking? Nothing, a man orating the truth his truth, God bless him.

[@rebkahibasdeys]

watching Bassem grow into a legend in each interview: priceless.

[@millacolic]

I agree. I will not vote for Biden and for sure not for Trump. There is no more the lesser of two evils.

[@wowvillage]

Thanx for telling truth.

[@nickyanastassiou]

Whenever I would discuss politics with people, it was always considered wrong to sympathize with Palestinians. I used to say it out loud in the beginning and I was accused of being a terrorist. Since his interview with Piers Morgan, people are seeing the other viewpoint. We need to start seeing the reality of situations or injustice will continue.

[@gordonengland7841]

He has an accurate understanding of the war in Palestine

[@LazaYoyo]

"Sometimes your loyalty has to be first to your family and the people close to you and the bigger issue has to come second." True But that's why i believe people while in leadership should be who choose not to have family so their whole country/planet becomes their family.

[@yildizstopford7176]

I love Bassem. Good luck in giving laughter and joy to the world

[@markstephens5736]

can't stand the interviewer but defintetly a fan of Bassem. He's sincere

[@gk-qf9hv]

Using Zelenski (the American poppet) as a positive example is sickening. And the reaction of Bassem (the noise that came out his nose) said it all. Ps. I am sure not many understood that the noise came from his nose. And not many know that this happens when you try to stop a sudden laugh. By the way, US has already its poppet in Egypt (Sisi). So Bassem has no chance.

[@God_is_love_believe]

Well said!

[@gk-qf9hv]

@@God_is_love_believe 🙏

[@amradham2542]

Sisi is the poppet in Egypt ... That shows how ignorant u are

[@philippa5400]

Having listened all week at the arguments presented by the various countries before the ICJ, in favour of the right of self-determination of Palestinians, as enshrined in international law, I am increasingly uncomfortable at Zelensky bashing. I know Ukrainians, both Ukrainian and Russian speakers, some of whom were born in Soviet gulags, and they too want their country. They do not want to be sacrificed as a handy "buffer" to separate NATO and Russia. Of course Zelensky has cosied up to the US. Anyone fighting for the very survival of their country will take help from wherever they can. History has shown this over and again

[@gk-qf9hv]

@@philippa5400 this war was totally unnecessary! US pushed the poppet to the limit of what Russia can accept. What did Ukrain gain from it?

[@luigibru8677]

Bassem Yousif is one of the best person on planet Earth

[@Louis2decaro]

This guy’s a treasure. Best wishes to him as a US citizen.

[@safidabundhoo5447]

He is very knowlegeable.

[@tokenspirit6140]

He's nothing like John Stewart - Youssef is amazing. Glad Sackur has him on. Palestinians have learned from decades of oppression, how to be good and respectful human beings.

[@Goooog237]

Bravo Bassem, very smart!

[@truthseeker-nv6ny]

Common bassem W

[@mayzaweel6100]

He is knowledgeable and that’s why they keep on inviting him

[@msbramble176]

Free Julian Assange

[@jerryodonovan8624]

Assange will be imprisoned for his crimes.

[@Kwame-yw9kz]

Bassem, you are amazing!

[@Biridie1234]

God bless you❤️❤️🇵🇸👋👋🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@alinameonly176]

Brilliant !!!

[@rastaman39]

Much respect for Bassem

[@axaeyexus]

Well, then he wants Trump. Lmao😂

[@DocDanTheGuitarMan]

I love this guy

[@ramonalfaro3252]

Hard not to see Robin Williams in Bassem. Not just in looks, but in his humanity.

[@Gamuss12345]

thanks for uploading!

[@irishpatriciadesiree]

Truth! #freePalestineNOW #no2Joe2024

[@mohammednawaz2275]

If Bassam was running....he'd get my approval every day!

[@sandramacleod45]

Basset just speaking the truth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿