The Lede: Egypt’s Jon Stewart on Comedy and Politics

Bassem Youssef talks about the future of his show, the turbulent political situation in Egypt, and what it is like to be a comedian in a country plagued by violence, division and uncertainty.

    



Bassem Youssef Posts Bail as Egyptian Authorities Press Case

Bassem Youssef, a popular television host, is accused of insulting President Mohamed Morsi and denigrating Islam.

Egypt Orders Arrest of Satirist for Skits on Islam and Morsi

In the nine months since Mohamed Morsi became president, his government has been accused of employing the same harsh measures against dissent as did the previous leaders.