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The "Jon Stewart of Egypt" discusses his influential rise to fame and the dangers of doing political comedy under an authoritarian regime
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Larry Wilmore unpacks some of the complexities of celebrating the Fourth of July in the black community (1:00). He also touches on the increasing difference between "the right" and "the left" on the issue of immigration and prosperity (7:00), before sitting down with Bassem Youssef (often referred to as "the Jon Stewart of Egypt") to discuss his influential rise to fame through satire and the dangers of doing political comedy under an authoritarian regime (13:00).
Danny Heifetz calls in with JJ to share his thoughts on the Giants’ hire and why the Schoen-Daboll connection is important
Mal and Joanna discuss the reintroduction of our favorite Mandalorian and where he fits into the story of Boba
Chris and Seerat try to find solutions to some of the issues they are having with the NBA at this point of the season
Did Andrew Wiggins’s All-Star campaign get a boost from an unexpected fan base? Plus, KOC and Verno gush over Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr.
Ryen also hits on whether or not Ben Simmons’s trade value has diminished from August 2021 and the 76ers quest for a favorable trade
Plus, Warren and House share their favorite bets of the week
