Bassem Youssef , a heart surgeon , is a satirical sensation on Egyptian TV . His show mercilessly mocks politicians and religious radicals , says H.A . Hellyer . A legal complaint has been filed against him for insulting Egypt 's president on the show . Comment: The complaint involves one of Youssef 's recent episodes , when Youssef affectionately held a pillow imprinted with the president 's picture amid hearts . The government of Egypt doesn't like people who are critical of it or its policies in any way.
Bassem Youssef , a heart surgeon , is a satirical sensation on Egyptian TV . His show mercilessly mocks politicians and religious radicals , says H.A . Hellyer . A legal complaint has been filed against him for insulting Egypt 's president on the show . Comment: The government of Egypt doesn't like people who are critical of it or its policies in any way.