The Daily Show: Ears Edition FIFA Gives Trump a Gold Pacifier & Looming War on Venezuela Gives Jon Iraq Déjà Vu | Malala Yousafzai
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Dec 9, 2025 
Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist, joins to reflect on her journey since her first visit at 16. She discusses her memoir 'Finding My Way,' sharing insights on managing mental health and societal pressures as an activist. Malala also highlights her school in Pakistan, which just graduated its first class, and emphasizes the importance of community-led education. She opens up about life's changes, including marriage, and advocates for Afghan girls' education, reminding us of the ongoing fight for fundamental rights.
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Peace Prize Versus Military Buildup
- Jon Stewart highlights the cognitive dissonance of awarding Trump a “peace” prize while the administration pressures Venezuela militarily.
- The segment frames modern U.S. foreign policy as performative peace rhetoric masking interventionist actions.
Military Posture Contradicts Campaign Promises
- Stewart notes the Pentagon deployed ships and roughly 15,000 troops near Venezuela, signaling serious escalation.
- He contrasts that show of force with Trump's earlier non-interventionist campaign messaging.
Iraq Rhetoric Recycled For Venezuela
- Stewart draws direct parallels between the rhetoric used to justify Iraq and the current arguments for intervention in Venezuela.
- He highlights reused talking points: WMDs, terror links, and quick victory promises.
