Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2024-04-05
Books mentioned on #424 – Bassem Youssef: Israel-Palestine, Gaza, Hamas, Middle East, Satire & Fame
Bassem Youssef is an Egyptian-American comedian & satirist, referred to as the Jon Stewart of the Arab World. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – AG1: https://drinkag1.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Who Is Barack Obama?
Who Is Barack Obama? by Roberta Edwards and Who HQ provides a biographical overview of the former president's life and career for readers.
Discussed“Is there any hope here, solutions, short-term, long-term? Obama kind of summarized this beautifully in his book.”
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Anna and Dr Helmy
Discussed“And that book was translated into English called "Anna and Dr. Helmy."”
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The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
The Protocols of the Elders of Zion is a notorious and thoroughly debunked anti-Semitic hoax originally produced in Russia that purports to expose a secret global Jewish conspiracy.
Discussed“When Henry Ford imported 'The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,' by the way, 'Protocols of the Elders of Zion' is so popular. And for obvious reasons.”
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Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu ou La politique de ..
Discussed“It was plagiarized from a satirical play called "Conversation in Hell Between Machiavelli and Montesquieu."”
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Forcing the Hand of God
Discussed“There's an incredible book called 'Forcing the Hands of God.' Oh, beautiful book.”
