Best Of: Malala Yousafzai / Ken Burns On The Revolutionary War

This edition of Fresh Air Weekend features Tonya Mosley interviewing Malala Yousafzai about her new memoir, "Finding My Way," which details her college years, struggles with PTSD, and views on marriage. David Bianculli reviews "Mr. Scorsese," a documentary series on Martin Scorsese. Terry Gross interviews Ken Burns about his new documentary series, "The American Revolution," focusing on the perspectives of marginalized groups and the complexities of American patriotism.

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Part 1: Malala's Journey

Part 2: Scorsese Documentary Review

Part 3: American Revolution Documentary

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Fresh Air

Part 1: Malala's Journey

Introduction to Malala Yousafzai and Her New Memoir

Malala's College Experience and Identity Exploration

Trauma and the Bong Incident

Intrusive Thoughts, Therapy, and PTSD

Malala's Views on Marriage and Her Mother's Dreams

Falling in Love and Questioning Marriage

Part 2: Scorsese Documentary Review

Review of "Mr. Scorsese" Documentary

Part 3: American Revolution Documentary

Introduction to Ken Burns' "The American Revolution"

Enslaved and Free Black People in the Revolutionary War

Personal Reflections on War and the American Revolution

Funding Cuts to Public Broadcasting and the Importance of Storytelling

Best Of: Malala Yousafzai / Ken Burns On The Revolutionary War

Fresh Air

Part 1: Malala's Journey

00:01Introduction to Malala Yousafzai and Her New Memoir

Introduction to Malala Yousafzai and Her New Memoir

04:39Malala's College Experience and Identity Exploration

Malala's College Experience and Identity Exploration

10:22Trauma and the Bong Incident

Trauma and the Bong Incident

13:07Intrusive Thoughts, Therapy, and PTSD

Intrusive Thoughts, Therapy, and PTSD

17:18Malala's Views on Marriage and Her Mother's Dreams

Malala's Views on Marriage and Her Mother's Dreams

21:20Falling in Love and Questioning Marriage

Falling in Love and Questioning Marriage

Part 2: Scorsese Documentary Review

24:30Review of "Mr. Scorsese" Documentary

Review of "Mr. Scorsese" Documentary

Part 3: American Revolution Documentary

32:25Introduction to Ken Burns' "The American Revolution"

Introduction to Ken Burns' "The American Revolution"

35:16Enslaved and Free Black People in the Revolutionary War

Enslaved and Free Black People in the Revolutionary War

40:03Personal Reflections on War and the American Revolution

Personal Reflections on War and the American Revolution

47:12Funding Cuts to Public Broadcasting and the Importance of Storytelling

Funding Cuts to Public Broadcasting and the Importance of Storytelling