Mehdi Hasan & Sammy Obeid on college protests: “Intifada is basically a Taylor Swift song.”

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Palestinian-Lebanese-American comedian, Sammy Obeid, who rose to fame because of his viral jokes on Palestine and his Netflix show 100 Humans, joins Mehdi to guest host the second episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding.’ They dive into the student protests, DNA tests, pushing back against misinformation with comedy, the slogans we’re using when talking about Palestine, changing hearts and minds, and doing 1001 nights of stand-up.
‘We’re Not Kidding’ will release episodes twice a month, with Mehdi, Bassem and a cast of rotating guest co-hosts from the worlds of comedy, entertainment, and the media. Funny people talking about serious topics.
00:00 - Cold open
00:30 - Intro
3:12 - Sammy's math background
9:26 - 1,001 nights of standup
11:18 - Palestine and comedy
21:11 - Campus protests
24:59 - Censorship
32:59 - Changing minds with comedy
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Credits:
Hosted by Mehdi Hasan
Guest Host: Sammy Obeid
Executive Producers: Misha Euceph and Kiran Alvi
Producer and Editor: Frank Cappello
Editor: Patrick Letterii
Music: Andy Clausen
Design: Alicia Tatone
Special thanks to: Medha Imam & Lara Strydom

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@yusuf786baig 15 күн бұрын

Mehdi is ahead of time... He created this show because he knows 'Comedians are making more sense than politicians'

@StephanieSoressi 6 күн бұрын

Well, that and getting fired. For truth-telling. On a news platform. When there is no freedom of speech, there is no freedom of the press, and therefore, no democracy.

@OldBaldWookiee 16 күн бұрын

These college kids will be remembered as heroes.

@user-dv3ce2xt3n 16 күн бұрын

They are heroes ❤

@raziablanchard2711 16 күн бұрын

For sure, they are the hero's, so much Respect for them

@akshayde 16 күн бұрын

Sadly they won't. Heroism is also about how much and how often we talk about them. And considering the news cycle these days, it seems unlikely. I hope I am wrong

@003kashif 16 күн бұрын

Absolutely...

@NightLion889 16 күн бұрын

Inshallah they will enter jahnnah

@whoeverthis.itaintme.9873 16 күн бұрын

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

@NightLion889 16 күн бұрын

Inshallah

@corydor4218 16 күн бұрын

If this is what you are demanding then you are dreaming in colour.

@mohammedkadwa7072 16 күн бұрын

@@corydor4218dreams do come true

@corydor4218 16 күн бұрын

@@mohammedkadwa7072 The Palestinians were wronged in the 1947 Partition. They went to war and lost. In 1948 sveral Arab countries went to war with Israel and lost. Ever since the Palestinians have lost every uprising. They will never regain territory by violence. BDS, continued protests around the world and pressure on western nations supporting Israel is the only way to make gains and in the end there must be a negotiated settlement of sharing the territory. This is the only realistic outcome.

@stevenparent7886 16 күн бұрын

It's not looking like that to me.

@shadowguard3578 16 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you have Sammy Obeid on. A Palestinian comedian- he will have a unique perspective.

@mdsagor893 16 күн бұрын

Free speech and free Palestine 🇵🇸

@sgt345 15 күн бұрын

Sami Obeid is the Master of his Craft. If his material wasn't so "controversial" he would be considered one the Greatest Comedians of our time.

@hitreset0291 13 күн бұрын

The truth should never be controversial

@gayrohendricks9189 12 күн бұрын

If we're not goubg to push the envelope, then what's the point?! That's why I've been a fan of Mehdi Hasan for so long....Unapologetically authentic, honest whatever the cost...kudos Mr Hasan

@nata7536 11 күн бұрын

You know, I agree. He's genuinely fucking brilliant.

@luanaconley6871 5 күн бұрын

Comedians are supposed to be cutting edge controversial; that’s their function in society.

@alicequayle4625 5 күн бұрын

The truth is always going to be controversial because those in power always seem to tell lies or at least put heavy spins on things. Its like drawing back the curtain in the wizard of Oz. Those in power have a worldview / worldviews they want the public to subscribe to and believe in. Worldviews and ability to question or change worldview are very powerful.

@l23918 16 күн бұрын

Respect for the students. They are the concience of the world. History will be on their side❤❤

@EmilGabrielNYC 16 күн бұрын

What a phenomenal growth! Leaving MSNBC is the best thing that could have happened to you! You will leave them in the dust! Go go go! I stand with you! And Palestine!

@cathyn7640 16 күн бұрын

I've lost long-time friends over this issue. I'm an old yt lady and pretty much disgusted by most of my cohort. Didn't realize I should have been asking potential friends "What's your take on genocide? Never acceptable, or okay as long as the victims are poorish, brownish, believe differently from you, and waaay over there living on land an ally realllly wants?" We are witnessing children's flesh burned to the bone by white phosphorus, journalists slaughtered, health care workers being buried alive, life-sustaining infrastructure devastated, deliberate famine, but they clutch pearls over the indecorous inconvenience of protestors in the streets and on campuses. Oh, they did maybe blink for a sec when WCK was "accidentally bombed" with three successive strikes, but they see how it could happen. I'm so grateful to the protestors for all they are risking as they try to save us.

@shamim621 16 күн бұрын

I feel exactly as you do. Humanity is sinking😢

@marouekhaled98 16 күн бұрын

Well said

@PauloAdriano-zo2ng 16 күн бұрын

Think of losing so-called *"long-time friends"* as an unburdening process. You're literally shaking them off, like a dog or a cat shaking off its fleas. It's a liberating process, just like the *i* word that KZfaq no longer allows.

@Victor_James68 16 күн бұрын

Thank you @cathyn. Thank you.

@OneSixSun 16 күн бұрын

Ma'am, I'm 51, and every word you have said resonates with me, I was reading your words and saying yes, yes, yes, yes. I'm not yt, I am the colour of tea with milk, but I have lived in the West, educated in the West, raised in four different countries and have friends and family of all colours and creed. I have discovered, heartbreakingly, that some closest to me do not see the horror that is the past 220 days. You are not alone. And thank you for speaking for us non-yt people and seeing us as equals. Bless you.

@sofarsogood8680 16 күн бұрын

Sammy is so underrated. I always laugh at his youtube short. Especially when he strings 4-5 random things from audiences , into a story and narrative without sound nonsense

@slampersand3145 16 күн бұрын

I want to write him in for president. He's the best.

@user-nm3fh1sd4v 13 күн бұрын

Love this video of two courageous truth tellers .

@nananananananananana2132 13 күн бұрын

He is a genius and creative. Maybe being a doctor is too by the book and boring..thats why he is what he is today😂

@nebula1400 11 күн бұрын

His live shows are brilliant. I saw him three weeks ago, and it was one of the best evenings I've had in years. He IS a comic genius. His show is different, but I would put him up there with George Carlin.

@m.s.e.4192 16 күн бұрын

I am an East African(Eritrean), and Christian. But when october 7 happened, the first time i heard the news, i am sad to say my first thought was "that was bound to happen". I felt a bit guilty later after i heard about the systemic rape and beheaded babies (which turned out to be false). What i am trying to say is that anyone who knows the history of the region knows that the palestinians are underdogs and you don't expect to live in peace after shattering the peace of your neighbours. All my friends who were completely pro israel, didn't know the history and only knew that " Jews were the chosen people". Now i am glad that people are seeing the truth. Maybe now things will change.

@kayzar293 15 күн бұрын

The systematic rapes are also false

@annoyedaussie3942 15 күн бұрын

It's a slow process however "Muslims " particularly Arab Muslims are all seen at terrorists. On top of that Palestinians are seen as the worst of the Arabs. Truth is the West Bank is slow moving just about daily terrorism by the state of Israel and it's military occupation destroying homes , stealing land and killing someone regardless if they are resistance fighters or not.

@user-zj9rm3nc6q 9 күн бұрын

Great to hear this bro. I would dare to say Gaza United the brave hearted people

@gml2743 6 күн бұрын

Sorry to disappoint but beheading, baby burning, and rape did happen. You want to join Holocaust deniers that would be up to you.

@saucyballs702 5 күн бұрын

Palestine was a ticking time bomb. It was just a matter of time. If someone says that s/he was surprised by the October 7 massacre, s/he is either lying or was living under the rock for the last 50 years

@abnadalil3926 16 күн бұрын

Now the students in my country, Sweden, have also started their encampments. All love and respect to all of them.

@maafremsayablong 16 күн бұрын

these brave young people remind me of past revolutionary heroes in history that fight for humanity

@IsaacSperrow 16 күн бұрын

Like Colombia University professor Rashid Khalidi said, (to paraphrased) history won't remember the people that tried to stop the protesters back then, history remembered the protesters, because they are on the right side on history, and the same thing will happen with the current protesters.

@nocheckmarkgames 16 күн бұрын

I stood among them and realized I was in the presence of the great heroes of our time. That human history is filled with Incredible tales of Human Bravery, from Mighty Achilles, to Easy Company. That history belongs to them now, they have to figure out how to use their power.

@ninaspage 16 күн бұрын

they reminds me of the young freedomsfighters in ww2 here in Denmark.

@sassenachdragon 14 күн бұрын

Four of the founding fathers were 18-25 years old. James Monroe 18, Aaron Burr 20, Alexander Hamilton 21 and James Madison 25. The next oldest was Thomas Jefferson was 33. I imagine a LOT of the Continental Army were younger too.

@11thierno 16 күн бұрын

Thanks, Mehdi, for bringing my 2 favorite comedians @bassem & Sami.

@user-ne4mz2zd5j 15 күн бұрын

I knew Mehdi was going to grow this KZfaq channel really fast because he always cared about truth and justice.

@tonyanthony5260 15 күн бұрын

You both are my brothers. I’m an American of Lebanese and Palestinian descent. Thank you for being our voice.

@Emanon... 16 күн бұрын

Comedians have by a complete fluke become the conscience of society. They are the only people left with the courage to consistently speak truth to power.

@Umuma871 15 күн бұрын

Very true. Those of us with conscience have always known this. Those of us who don’t still think it’s just a joke

@lozoft9 13 күн бұрын

There's a reason why one of the Enlightenment's most well known philosophers was also a satirist (Voltaire) who got away w/ his hottest takes by disguising it as comedy.

@Logistics2transport 16 күн бұрын

This should be an ongoing podcast in itself

@kellypope9682 16 күн бұрын

I would love to listen to Sammy, Mehdi and Bassem on a show.

@kekennedy 16 күн бұрын

If you look at the description, it is. Mehdi will have different comedians on the podcast & release a podcast twice a month. The podcast is called "We're not Kidding)

@TheMaimoon75 16 күн бұрын

Awesome to see 2 smart, witty guys in their fields debunking the narrative- Kudos to you both!

@tomtheeagle1 16 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it is not to a mass audience, as it is far too intelligent for the mainstream media!

@hitreset0291 13 күн бұрын

@@tomtheeagle1 disagree. totally.

@tomtheeagle1 13 күн бұрын

@@hitreset0291 Brilliant, witty and erudite reply. Thanks for sharing.

@hitreset0291 13 күн бұрын

@@tomtheeagle1 the 'mass audience' you are referring to is changing its stripes. While many younger people are totally in the dark about world affairs >> so is many older people totally in the dark about world affairs. I personally have more confidence in the former to do the right thing by humanity than the latter. Thanks for the reply.👍

@tomtheeagle1 13 күн бұрын

@@hitreset0291The mass audience is not interested otherwise they'd demand accurate, fair news coverage. Most people just want their prejudices and biases reinforced. Capitalist media owners would provide that if their advertisers, sponsors and audiences wanted it. They don't.

@respectuniv962 16 күн бұрын

Zeteo a symbol of journalism ❤

@davidfernandez4851 16 күн бұрын

I encourage everyone to watch any of former president Jimmy Carters interviews on the Palestine Israeli conflict.

@alibarket1219 16 күн бұрын

U both are doctors of your fields. U guys r the best.

@Emanon... 16 күн бұрын

Two of my favourite people. You, the students and everyone supporting you: We will all be vindicated. History will remember and we will have justice!

@NolitaWerrett 16 күн бұрын

Sammy Obeid rocks! Glad to hear that "We're Not Kidding" is going to be a series

@tobiaspott 16 күн бұрын

To work against the little doubts what your podcast is worth in this situation. I‘m from Germany, thus your reach goes far beyond the US, and appreciate all the voices you have had on Zeteo, I consider it a healty counterweight to the daily media perspective on Palestine and the Horrors we are witnesses to. Please keep it up and make the world get a little closer together by given us your view and background. Cheers!

@thetruered9230 11 күн бұрын

And I'm from Indonesia 🇮🇩. Peace brother and free Palestine 🇵🇸

@CzarTJT 16 күн бұрын

Sammy did a free show at my small college 11 or 12 years ago. Pretty cool to see him here!

@sarahahmed5806 16 күн бұрын

Those are two intelligent and really beautiful humans sitting together! I could listen to them non stop.

@thebec8853 15 күн бұрын

So glad to see you both. The kids are on the right side of History. I was born in '60, so I remember both anti-war and Civil Rights protests. I was obviously too young to participate; but was there in spirit. Now, I'm 63 and disabled, and have to be there in spirit, once again. So frustrating and sad that so many of the kids that protested in the 60s have forgotten why they did it.

@MaliBrizi 16 күн бұрын

Respect to these brave STUDENTS Who supported the oppressed palestinian people . They are the real news leaders of the free world without zionism

@francih923 15 күн бұрын

no palastenians are hamas

@Hahahaha-7 15 күн бұрын

@@francih923 Not all of them.

@Shiekyobooty 14 күн бұрын

@@francih923 HAMAS IS FUNDED BY NETANYAHU

@doreengordon1475 16 күн бұрын

I wondered what Zeteo meant and i am so glad i joined in this conversation and found out for myself directly from you Mehdi. You are doing a great job. Thank you.

@latinsoulbrother 15 күн бұрын

Zeteo was looooong overdue! Happy to have it now, lead by such an outstanding journalist!

@RidgeWalker-jw1rr 16 күн бұрын

I'm very glad to see that Mehdi has a new platform.

@aishaalismaili8571 16 күн бұрын

What a blessing it is that Mehdi quit MSNBC.

@adrianacanavati8212 16 күн бұрын

Nice interview, Sami is hilarious

@florinadrian5174 16 күн бұрын

Really, you brought Sammy on? Daim, Mehdi, you have the best guests.

@Desaved 16 күн бұрын

I can't wait to see Basaam! He's so prolific. I am beyond impressed with his spectrum of talents and knowledge. I don't know this guy, but I am sure he must be worth our time because he's funny.

@blueroses1391 16 күн бұрын

Happy to see Sammy on Zeteo, love his work and this was a great segment.

@zuzu5175 16 күн бұрын

This is so awesome!! Sammy is so clever with his jokes!! What a great ep😊

@Sidama2002 16 күн бұрын

This is such excellent show that combined joke and serious matters!! Well done gents 👏 👍

@fatumi85 16 күн бұрын

Mehdi, this show is a great idea! Comedians offer unique voices to challenge norms and propel the truth, while entertaining! 🥰

@marouekhaled98 16 күн бұрын

1001 nights of comedy.. *Genius book of record*. take heed..!!!! 🎖️🏅🏆Like to vote sammy in..🏆🥇🎖️

@bisirathaile2679 16 күн бұрын

This hosting with a comedian podcast segment is amazing! Both Bassam and Sammy are so smart and funny! Love it!

@celiague 16 күн бұрын

Much respect 🙏

16 күн бұрын

From the river to the sea. Fantastic show. Thank you, free Palestine now!

@SaraSara-ti6ex 15 күн бұрын

What a great show. You both are loved by the millions! World’s humanity is with Palestine 💔

@Methequeen 16 күн бұрын

I very much appreciate the nuances and facts in this discussion.

@MyChannel-ml7ol 16 күн бұрын

WONDERFUL surprise seeing sammy thank you so much for getting him out there he is GENIUS with his comedy. The irony he points out, everything. Love this guy sm been watching him for months ❤ 🇵🇸

@amenshoman 16 күн бұрын

Mashallah, may god bless you guys and your families!

@BigMustard2099 15 күн бұрын

Sammy hasn't changed my mind, he encouraged me to be more vocal about the campus protests and the occupation of the Palestinians. Great show!

@doreengordon1475 16 күн бұрын

This is a wonderful way of getting to know these individuals on a one on one basis Mehdi. It's feels like me sitting in a room enjoying a lovely insightful conversation. Thank you.

@itsrumman 16 күн бұрын

Amazing show!! Keep it rolling. Want to hear more from Sammy Obeid.

@hasanaktas6929 15 күн бұрын

Good to see a good team talking the truth and without politics Share this everyone ❤❤❤

@reneevalentino9244 16 күн бұрын

Yes, what you are doing is working! I now watch more varied news sources ( African, Asian progressives, f.e.). Our family talks in-depth about Palestine, like never before, and activism to join here in U.S. Thank you for waking us up!

@ballinkingston 16 күн бұрын

Mehdi and Sammy ... you count. You are making a difference.

@user-jr8gb9si4m 16 күн бұрын

The word ζητέω (ziteo) translated means "I ask". "Zeteo", on the other hand, in Ilirian language can be interpreted more as "starting to research" or as "voice of knowledge". Therefore, ZETEO is not a Greek word, but one of the Ilirian language. Such as "Pa le Stina". Which can be translated as "without seasons". which is actually the case in the Middle East. An area without the 4 seasons.

@P.S87 15 күн бұрын

I loved to see my two brothers on the show.

@Spiral.Dynamics 16 күн бұрын

It is seen as a badge of honor to protest for civil rights in the 60s and it will be the same with the protests of the 2020s.

@francih923 15 күн бұрын

you are protestor for hamas terrorists ? 😂😂😂😂 not something of be proud of

@CobraMagnus-tz5fq 16 күн бұрын

Zeteo rhymes with zaàtar... and what a breakfast... Respect to you guys

@babaayman9658 16 күн бұрын

Na'am and olive oil, I had that with some Moroccan's 14 years later and I still want to eat it and don't have access 😞 Zaátar is more addictive than khat, chewed on that with bubble gum. Not nearly as good as, Zaátar I can eat myself into a coma and piss off everyone who has expecting a group dinner. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 I got kicked out over Zaátar 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

@marouekhaled98 16 күн бұрын

There is zaatar almost in most populated areas.. .. It's called.. manoush (and they usually make other middle. Eastern pizzas. And Italian pizzas now) go to the middle-eastern areas..

@drnostalgia1 16 күн бұрын

I am amazed he has been doing comedy this long! Totally love his stuff and just found it recentlu. His crowd work is imeccaple to the point where i think the prompts by audience have to be planned! Thanks for hosting Sammy

@FreshMountain_Snow 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Mehdi !

@user-rl4tf2zc2b 16 күн бұрын

LETS GOOOOO Zeteoooooo!!!!! So happy you are still educating us Mehdi Hasan and team!! "Algorithmic comment - Like , Share & Subscribe"

@tymax6751 16 күн бұрын

I love listening to intelligent, interesting people like these two. 😊 Not even a boring moment.

@alexdoerofthings 16 күн бұрын

Excellent. Thank you for the introduction.

@tehreemamitha8524 16 күн бұрын

This is a wonderful series. Thank you Mehdi and team.

@ren4893 16 күн бұрын

OMG NOT MY DREAM BECAME A REALITY!!!

@lisawilliamson5012 16 күн бұрын

That was a great interview! You brown guys are adding so much value to the American discourse. Keep it up! 🙏

@rkkc27 16 күн бұрын

I really liked this show. Wow! YNWA

@PP-cm8pw 16 күн бұрын

Too good 👍

@CryptoJones 16 күн бұрын

I am definitely going to check out Sammy Obeid's shows!

@iffatfarhat4543 11 күн бұрын

You are the best Mehdi. So transparent. No lie no propaganda. Please stay free. Don't turn to corrupted Piers.

@jeongbun2386 15 күн бұрын

i never thought i'd see Sammy with Mehdi but I am NOT complaining

@TarekDinaji 16 күн бұрын

Truth prevails always

@martialartsstudent421 16 күн бұрын

So glad to see you two got together! 👏👏👏

@alikhorasani2733 15 күн бұрын

Well done guys beautiful show well done Maddy Hassan and Sammy all the best for your future Great show free Palestine 🇵🇸

@angelacs8594 15 күн бұрын

Beautiful chat. Enjoyed this format. Thank you!!!

@jebechil 16 күн бұрын

love sammy, thanks for having him on! hope i get to see his show one day

@m.a.b.4104 15 күн бұрын

'We're not kidding' is a great idea and I am here for these episodes. Congrats to everyone involved, keep up the great work. The freedom of speech campaigners from recent years seem mostly to be shown as shallow hypocrites who only want freedom of speech that they agree with, not freedom of speech for all.

@Mimi90353 15 күн бұрын

These young people are incredible. I have not lived through previous such times, but can see with social media the noise that has never been louder. Remember you are on the right path, dont let anyone make you doubt that!

@mazeedsumon 16 күн бұрын

Two of the most intelligent people of our time.

@debashishchoudhuri1023 16 күн бұрын

LOVE LOVE LOVE this - great format, great guests and conversation

@animillation 3 күн бұрын

This was such a refreshing conversation, i very much enjoyed it. Free Palestine. 🇵🇸

@aniimastounian6758 16 күн бұрын

Great to see Sam here, love his standups and wit.

@mallday1 16 күн бұрын

Love these podcasts

@ordinaryvalley 16 күн бұрын

OMG Im a big fan of Sammy! Thank u 😊😅❤

@howardcohen6817 15 күн бұрын

For the dark hours: Mehdi, you make a big difference for me. Thank you for finding heroes in the student movement and for sharing with me/us your insights I would otherwise not hear or otherwise come across. Thank you for doing what you do - and doing it as well as possible. Love.

@CryptoJones 16 күн бұрын

The lighting is amazing for this video!

@anamulislam6185 15 күн бұрын

Great podcast guys! 🇵🇸✊🏼

@Malik_el-Shabazz 14 күн бұрын

Sammy's one of the funniest comedians out there now. He also communicates with his fans on stage and online, which is refreshing.

@sarahgirard6388 15 күн бұрын

I love both of your work!! And YES it makes a difference. Keep shining your lights!

@antigone3567 16 күн бұрын

Will look out for Sammy Obeid

@srisubiyanti2211 16 күн бұрын

Wooww this must be Viral

@pascalwager4544 15 күн бұрын

The exchange that starts at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1590">26:30</a>, and Mehdi's response at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1600">26:40</a> and then his comment at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1614">26:54</a>, seems to summarize Mehdi's ordeal at MSNBC.

@aqsamaryambee Күн бұрын

Sammy is an absolute genius. Love how he hits the nail on the head every time

@Antrunu 16 күн бұрын

OMFG!!! I sensed that Mehdi was a genius... Now, that he has included Sammy in Zeteo, I can confirm it!!! 🎉🙌🏽🎊✨

@Ecovaluations 16 күн бұрын

My alma mater is also UC Berkeley, and it's no surprise that Sammy thinks the way he does. Go Cal Bears!

@PauloAdriano-zo2ng 16 күн бұрын

Are there many 🐻 left in California? Or did they migrate to Oregon & Northern Nevada?

@Ecovaluations 16 күн бұрын

@@PauloAdriano-zo2ng The black bear population in California is growing. In 2021 they numbered between 30,000-40,000.

@PauloAdriano-zo2ng 16 күн бұрын

@@Ecovaluations I like black bears. The usually run away from me when they see me coming. I like to run like a madman, screaming and swinging a big stick.