# Sabra on The No Agenda Show

Sabra comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2010 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hummus.md), [Olive Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olive-oil.md), [Jeff Bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [Lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), [Middle East](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Finding Authentic Hummus and Sabra Brand Criticism

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 29:38–31:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/finding-authentic-hummus-and-sabra-brand-criticism.md

A search for authentic hummus in the United States leads to a recommendation for Yousef's brand, found at Costco, which uses olive oil. This is contrasted with the national brand Sabra, which is criticized for using soybean oil despite having a desirable texture. The discussion emphasizes that "real" hummus is best made fresh by traditional methods in the Middle East.

Keywords: [hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hummus.md), [sabra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabra.md), [olive oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olive-oil.md), soybean oil, [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md)

### Sir Hummus and the Middle Eastern Peace Through Food Theory

- **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-18
- **Time:** 1:13:22–1:19:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/sir-hummus-and-the-middle-eastern-peace-through-food-theory.md

A donor from Lebanon, knighted as Sir Hummus, suggests that the conflicts in the Middle East could be resolved if people focused on their shared love of hummus. John C. Dvorak provides a critique of commercial hummus brands, praising Oasis and Sabra while criticizing "hippie hummuses" found at Whole Foods. The hosts jokingly propose a "hummus-off" to create peace in the region.

Keywords: [hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hummus.md), [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), sir hummus, [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [sabra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabra.md), oasis, [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md)

### Yousef's Hummus, Sabra Ingredients and Olive Oil

- **Episode:** [218: Former Soviet Spy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-18
- **Time:** 7:42–9:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy/chapter/yousef-s-hummus-sabra-ingredients-and-olive-oil.md

A brief culinary discussion focuses on the quality of store-bought hummus in the United States. Comparison is made between the Sabra brand, which uses soybean oil, and Yousef's Hummus, which uses olive oil. The hosts express a preference for authentic Middle Eastern preparation methods over national brands.

Keywords: yousef's hummus, [sabra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabra.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [olive oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olive-oil.md), soybean oil

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