Keynote Media

A Decade of Satire – Did It Work?

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December 10, 2025 9:50 - 10:10AM

Satire redefined civic courage and cultural commentary, challenging power through laughter and irony. Few embodied that moment more than Bassem Youssef, whose sharp wit became a symbol of freedom across the Middle East and beyond. In this conversation, Youssef reflects on what satire achieved, where it fell short, as a tool for truth, accountability, and reform.

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