Citing pressure, Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef ends show

Youssef, widely known as Egypt's Jon Stewart, announced he was ending his controversial program because of the hostile political climate and fears for his family's safety. The cancellation of Al Bernameg (The Program) follows the election of army leader Abdel Fatah al-Sisi as president.

Background:

Satirist known as Egypt's Jon Stewart ends T.V. show [USA Today]

Bassem Youssef, Egypt's Jon Stewart, is off the air [Washington Post]