Get Bassem to Discuss Iran War with Mehdi

Bassem Youssef is in the headlines this week after mocking his inclusion on an Israeli government “black list” of influential critics, a move that underscores how his English‑language satire about Gaza and U.S. media has rattled officials. Pair that with his 2026 Belly of the Beast tour across the U.S., and you have a rare moment where a Middle East truth teller is reaching American audiences at scale today.

He has been on We’re Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends before, including a March 28, 2025 episode where he and Mehdi dissected campus speech and Gaza, so listeners know he brings fearless receipts to this table. Right now the show is riding fresh recognition with a 2026 Webby Awards nomination that spotlights its hard hitting conversations, including the viral Mark Ruffalo episode.

That combination, Youssef’s new targeting by a government list and a platform that is being honored for exactly these conversations, makes his appearance timely and high stakes. Tune in and then support this nomination to keep independent, unflinching voices loud.