Bassem Youssef and Sara Taksler on 'Tickling Giants'

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Bassem Youssef and Sara Taksler on 'Tickling Giants'

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Published on Apr 15, 2017, 12:30:00 PM
Total time: 00:28:31

Episode Description

Known as the "Jon Stewart of Egypt," Bassem Youssef hosted a satirical news show that was the first of its kind in the Middle East. The show was immensely popular, until the military-backed government forced Youssef off the air and out of the country. Youssef and director Sara Taksler tell us about their documentary Tickling Giants, which profiles Youssef’s leap from heart surgeon to super star satirist. 

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