The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Young Activists
Dec 7, 2025
In a vibrant discussion, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai shares her journey advocating for girls' education, balancing her academic life with her mission. Climate activist Greta Thunberg recalls her impactful sail to New York and discusses the urgency of climate action, highlighting the need for youth involvement. Parkland activists Emma González and Matt Deitsch promote voter registration efforts to combat gun violence. Together, these young leaders inspire hope and collective action, emphasizing that the future lies in the hands of today's youth.
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Choosing To Speak For Girls Worldwide
- Malala describes choosing activism and using her voice to represent 66 million girls deprived of education.
- She recounts traveling to schools worldwide and meeting girls like Mouzoun who inspire local change.
Education As A Generational Investment
- Malala stresses education as a generational investment that requires systemic change and time.
- She urges world leaders to make 12 years of education free as part of sustainable development goals.
Sailing To Prove A Point
- Greta explains she sailed to New York because she stopped flying to reduce aviation's climate impact.
- She contrasts the silence and isolation of the ocean voyage with New York City's loud, polluting environment.