21 Oct 2025
44m

Malala Yousafzai On Breaking Rules & Finding Her Way

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Fresh Air

In this episode of Fresh Air, Tonya Mosley interviews Malala Yousafzai about her new memoir, "Finding My Way," which chronicles her experiences in college after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala discusses the challenges of living up to expectations, grappling with PTSD, navigating personal relationships, and advocating for girls' education, particularly in Afghanistan. She shares insights into her evolving views on marriage, the influence of her parents, and her observations on the state of women's rights globally, including in the United States. The conversation also touches on the impact of U.S. policy changes on international aid for girls' education.

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