Greta Thunberg As You've Never Seen Her Before: Memes, Beans and Climate Activism

From The Russell Howard Hour, in this extended interview, Russell sits down with one of the greatest voices in the fight to ease the Climate Crisis, Greta Thunberg.
They talk about all things from time travel, to activism, as well as Greta's new book, The Climate Book, a handbook for anyone who wants to know more about the Climate Crisis.
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[@Alastair_]

One of the things that was most shocking was how the media responded to her. She's a kid, she was trying to get across a message and the media treated her like she was kicking puppies down wells.

[@iona5439]

She’s an adult…..

[@tailssonicteam1604]

@@iona5439 when she first started attracting media attention she was not an adult.

[@koenigkorczak]

It's what happens when you challenge the status quo.

[@moth5799]

@@iona5439 She was 15 when she started her first school strikes.

[@HayDawgWood]

Adult or not she’s still annoying

[@_plant]

you missed a chance here for the title to rhyme, "memes, beans and climate schemes"

[@Yxhya08]

My thoughts exactly

[@wetwank]

That’s the title now

[@littlegravitas9898]

Literally unwatchable till its retitled. My day is ruined.

[@me-ju3fv]

Wow. Not even close to funny.

[@littlegravitas9898]

@@me-ju3fv while using the exclamation wow, to donate irony, is peak wit?

[@meryleevans4012]

As an autistic person I love this interview! Russell did an amazing job of making her feel comfortable enough to fully express autistic joy in public! it warms my heart to see him create a safe and fun space for her to be herself and laugh fully and freely! Phenomenal Interview job!

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

Wtf ?!

[@Trip4man]

That's autism?? I ask out of curiosity really... Never met an autistic person. She seems fine and very normal, I would be happy to have her as a friend, she is so fun

[@raemacaulay6391]

Autism, to be explained in the simplest way, simply means that your brain works a bit differently than the majority. The main characteristics are having trouble with social cues, sensory issues, repetitive, soothing behaviors (like eating beans) and so on. To most people they can seem very “normal” (but I would avoid using that word)

[@paulrom446]

T​@@Trip4manA lot of people are on the Spectrum Asperger's is just one part of the spectrum It's a fascinating subject! I feel I am probably on the Asperger's spectrum myself It can manifest in numerous ways I tend to have an Idetic memory which is similar to having a Photographic memory! Some people may be sinetheshiatic experience emotions as colors! Just a different lens to view things through! May also be tied in to OCD! This is what I've observed about it!

[@Rick-yk5qb]

It's child abuse using that poor girl to push a political scam.

[@stephenlane5139]

This interview was a pleasure to watch. You treated her like a person, but let her be a kid. You allowed her to be herself and maybe for the first time, didn't make her feel bad for it.

[@DeliciousManager]

Not quite a kid - she's 19.

[@stephenlane5139]

@@DeliciousManager dude, I'm not trying to be mean or "clap back" or anything, but if you don't see a 19 year old as a kid you have problems.

[@DeliciousManager]

@@stephenlane5139 Here in the UK people are legally adults at 18. Old enough to drink, to vote, to be conscripted into the military in an emergency. If you think she’s a kid and not a young woman, I’m not sure I’m the one with the problem.

[@stephenlane5139]

@@DeliciousManager okay boomer

[@williamjackson2089]

@@stephenlane5139 A country which gives the vote to those at least 18 is giving the vote to kids, is that correct?

[@rosierennie5867]

This is Russell's power. She's normally SO serious, but look at her now - So relaxed and cant even tell a story about beans because she's laughing so much 😂😂

[@enyaskoromnova8707]

Solve situation in a news press she needs mom or representative because she needs austic

[@kulturfreund6631]

She‘s just a human bean. Peas to her.

[@expertssay3869]

Fake World Economic Forum idea, Fake use of a vunerable autistic young girl, Fake laughter, Fake audience and now a Fake comedian Russel has sold his comedy soul.

[@huskym6]

@@enyaskoromnova8707 "needs austic" pleaase explain?

[@nektekket852]

@Enya Skoromnova try it in English... If you're suggesting that people on the spectrum are in some way defective, personally I've always felt a little sorry for normies...

[@BadManaManXXi]

Holy shit. "Despair is a privilege.." + "Hope needs to be earned.." Greta showing great wisdom....

[@PazLeBon]

“Despair is the Luxury of the Privileged:” Lecture by Vanita Gupta on Civil Rights.

[@keithpanton7486]

@@PazLeBon Yeah, seems Greta's actually read books and listened to smart people. Shame the Fox News and daily Express, GB News, Talk Radio lot can't give it a go.

[@PazLeBon]

@@keithpanton7486 For sure. tho she kinda got it wrong :) i just dont get who made her spokeperson when theres 6 billion of us with similar views . thats what niggles me , as oposed to anything against her personally

[@keithpanton7486]

@@PazLeBon I guess someone has to do it, and she's at least passionate and committed to the cause.

[@PazLeBon]

@@keithpanton7486 any of us ould do it . thats the point, shes essentilly aq marketing tool for her parents right?

[@smahier]

And, let´s not forget, she´s being extremely articulate and intelligent in a second language.

[@timcoakley5498]

How do you define intelligence? Generally most fraudsters need to have a broad understanding of the subject they are trying to con you into believing. Looks like this transparent global government paid puppet imbecile has succeeded with you.

[@mikedoverskog]

Yes, especially seeing as she's come from a background of selective mutism. Duude, she's so inspiring.

[@iWhacko]

Yes, that is really incredible. She understood a lot of jokes that usually only native speakers understand. Swedish education is really good. I'm Dutch myself, and grew up watching (and still am) a lot of British TV. and It's rare for me to see non-native speakers with that level of knowledge.

[@baibac6065]

´´´

[@migantomon117]

​@@iWhacko I think it's quite common aye, as a Portuguese native, I do get a lot of jokes that my fellow englishmen friends tell me

[@jogreer9814]

I will never understand how people can hate this incredible young woman. She is brilliant, well spoken, and braver than she should have any reason to be.

[@1schlom]

Because she is advocating for the banning of personal vehicles, farms, private property, cash and general independence all in the name of environmentalism. Aka new world order.

[@starvictory7079]

@@1schlom Source?

[@1schlom]

@@starvictory7079 World Economic Forum and United Nations. Klaus Schwaub, Bill Gates, King Charles, Justin Trudeau, Jacinda Arden. Cop 26, World Government Summit, G20. The Great Reset, Agenda 21/2030 Sustainable development goals. You really need to start paying attention.

[@AdaptorLive]

@@1schlom Those are definitely all things.

[@raceyjaseyAP50]

Nobody hates her. They see her being exploited; they see others being exploited as an expansion of the same game; they get frustrated. This mental tactic of dividing the whole world into truth-telling angels and misinformation-spewing haters is just a propaganda-narrative designed to reduce everybody's world-view down to the collective level of children. And it is working.

[@BlackHeartGames]

Thank you, Russell, for humanising someone who is always portrayed as a symbol.

[@manoz6194]

She's a symbol of a myth like Anne Frank was a symbol of a myth like Sir Captain Tom Moore was a symbol of a myth. How much fakery do you need shoved into your brain before you stop liking the taste?

[@datofficial6062]

That laugh is so fake 🤢 🤮 🤢 🤮 they trying to make an angry swede palatable

[@lyricbot8513]

It was so nice to hear her get to laugh

[@natalyafisher2571]

Preach! 🙂

[@dennismarin2351]

Symbol? Oh yeah, symbol of people's stupidity and lack of criteria. Praising someone that is just a puppet...

[@GoofyToonie]

Whenever I see anyone villianized by the media, my first reaction is to listen to what they say. She has always made valid points, it's everyone's defensiveness that made me suspicious of how they could find a young woman so threatening.

[@h0lly_blue]

people are scared of what they don't understand, and in this case it's a young woman speaking facts, who started off as a teenager speaking facts, and if there's one thing grumpy older people hate, it's youths trying to make a difference and change their world because "BACK IN MY DAY WE DIDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT RUBBISH LIKE THAT" - well we're not in their day anymore, we're in ours, and they'll just have to get used to that the same way we will in a few generations their way of life is petering out and they can't accept that, so they instead have to lash out at the current generations to make up for it

[@h0lly_blue]

@Ama Daetz case in point - god forbid a young person is successful in any sort of way that effects closed-minded people's regressive mentalities, because obviously they're too young and too naive to think for themselves without letting the "grownups" talk for them I hope you don't reproduce, because you'd be a shit parent if you'd belittle, demean and scoff at your kids - the ones you can't replace, the ones who will eventually have to take care of you at some point provided they don't dump you in some unnamed, uncharted and underdeveloped nursing home in the valley because they can't stand the sight of you - the same way you do to Greta

[@ekeg_]

i think its the result of billionaires owning all yhe media

[@Capohanf1]

SOO HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP????

[@ekeg_]

@@Capohanf1 I LOVE PREESIDENT TRUMP!!!

[@trishtraynor]

I'm autistic too, we tend to experience the world in a unique way. I would be upset if someone put beans in a sauce on my plate because my food has to be dry. 🤣🤣 Greta is a sweetheart and such a great example of why society needs autistic people. We are problem solvers, able to see the bigger picture and being able to focus so deeply on our passions. I was selectivity mute too as was one of my grandchildren. It's brilliant being able to see someone I totally 'get' on TV. Usually we are expected to mask who we really are. 😄

[@BrigitteRieser]

may I say thank you for sharing these insights?

[@e.sjolund4011]

❤🙂

[@Godzilla_64]

Coming from someone who is also on the Spectrum, but also of the latest generation, I agree. I would say we view the world compared to others, like this; While some see 2d images, we see 3d and them some.

[@westyboi1845]

Everyone's autistic these days. It's the new ADD

[@Nothing-37125]

“Greta is a sweetheart” yet she just tweeted a body shaming tweet with over one million Twitter likes. Gross and toxic

[@blueskyearthkrish7134]

What a great interview . Absolutely in awe of this young lady ! So nice to see her laughing and relaxed

[@gipsyundead]

Hearing Greta talk about both sides of her life is like Clark Kent and Superman. There's Greta the school girl, laughing and happy to get back to her studies and then there's Greta the activist, serious and informative. It's great to see her on your show and get a better view than what the media show

[@johnevans6218]

Great is 19

[@realrhodes]

Greta knows who she is... she understands herself extremely well and is a very clever logical girl...

[@p0llenp0ny]

By informative do you mean apoplectic? lol

[@MeakerSE]

Part of that is masking (Something those with Autism do).

[@Daringamiga]

Shes not a monster

[@Gefahrbabushkin]

Awww man she’s brilliant. So sweet and funny. It’s so weird to me how many fully grown adults hate her. It’s so ridiculous and very telling

[@rodb9492]

I think is it because she is far more mature and has far greater wisdom that a hell of a lot of adults. I mean... just compare her with Trump - the quintessential 5-year-old in an obese adult man's body.

[@pancakesyrup9250]

The media usually demonises its enemys and those that watch or read the media will demonise her. She sounds like a nice person

[@SaintPhoenixx]

It's very telling how they react to her saying we probably shouldn't melt the planet and destroy all life. Like how defensive and vitriolic they get, it really does say quite a lot about those people. Insulting her really isn't the own they think it is.

[@svenyboyyt2304]

Beans 🤨

[@yvonnehayton6753]

Garage Drums. Let's see how sweet and funny you think she is when you're living in a communist state with no transport. This woman is a clueless puppet for WED and very dangerous. If you think I'm a nutter you're just not paying attention.

[@jerdasmeltzer5212]

This may be the best interview I've ever seen! Thank you for this bit of magic! Well done!

[@laurawardle2516]

This interview is an absolute triumph. So wonderful to see Greta so at ease. Thank you, Russell. :)

[@bluearraymovie]

What she does in the Past 4 years? Just travel on Plan and destroy Earth's environment.

[@daz3434]

She fake and just a puppet trained by her masters.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

Don't thank traitors for lies.

[@scipio42]

She's 100 times more relaxed than in any other interview with her I've seen so far. It's really nice to see

[@HuplesCat]

Most of her interviews are by hostile paid representatives of oil. They hate her, they hate the Earth, and people must stop tolerating them

[@iris7301]

@@brandons5426 You’re a grown man.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

As she gets a little older each year you will see this humble young lady get better and more comfortable in her skin as all teenagers do coming out of those dreaded `confused` teenage years, except young Greta was never a confused teenager. Godspeed Greta Thurnberg.

[@kerryholland4822]

I think also (besides her own growth),Russel is a really genuine, nice and trustworthy guy, so he will feel safer than most. You can tell like his jokes throughout are not making fun of her, with someone else it would be hard to read(especially when youhavey Autism)

[@Widdekuu91]

To be fair, it's the difference between getting a pedicure and an armpitwax. One is having a calm chat and some sharpness here and there, but reasonable. The other is a lot of screaming, pain and yanking and in the end, you're exhausted. I'm going by tv-footage of that bytheway, I have never waxed my armpits or gotten a pedicure. I have ugly feet to begin with and my hamsterlike armpits will surely help keep the cost of heating down this winter. *Plays some lighthearted, sensual music in the background to make myself sound a bit more like a lady.*

[@Demun1649]

"And then I take credit for it". Fantastic line, and removes any evil from the person who attempts to destroy Greta. And she takes all their poison, and changes it to a win-win situation FOR HER.

[@pickledragonrebel]

For the Planet and everyone

[@llpalm08]

It's like Tyrion Lanister said on Game Of Thrones, never forget who you are, other people wont so just own it and they can't hurt you.

[@malcolmstockbridge2569]

In my experience most of those who try to destroy or simply criticise her do it because its fashion to do so, if you ask them outright why they are doing it they wont be able to give you a reason.

[@malcolmstockbridge2569]

@@jayz8839 So....back that up with facts she has got wrong ?....of course you cant !

[@Demun1649]

@@jayz8839 You seem not to know much about the balance between predators and prey. Wolves are predators in your simple world, but you go and examine their teeth, and dogs and felines and humans, anmd we all have the teeth of omnivores. Your post is a DIRECT theft of intellectual property from a randon inaccurate Google search without you having any knowledge of what you are searching for. Also, when Malcolm Stockbridge asked for FACTS, what I would describe as LINKS TO EVIDENCE, you failed miserably. But that is what Americans like you do. FAIL BIG TIME.

[@crystalchurch1810]

my goodness, this is and was initially incredible. thank you gretta & howard! i’ve shared this one with more than a few of mi familia… & i adore you!❤❤❤

[@heatherglover7789]

I never realized how funny she is! Thank you so much for allowing us to see another aspect of her being. I thought she was great before, but she is amazing now

[@jhareng]

Funny she and HER kind cancelled humour, its offensive.

[@heatherglover7789]

@@jhareng Sorry, I'll change that, I either forgot or didn't know at the time of posting this comment

[@AAAJZA]

@@jhareng what

[@jhareng]

@@AAAJZA Seems way over your head, so typical of the self righteous breed.

[@AAAJZA]

@@jhareng mate are you okay? you sound like you have a severe case of self-centredness

[@heidibaltom8138]

I think Russell does such a great job of putting her at ease and gives her the platform to speak but also lets her have fun because most of the media just portray her as an angry teenager who is so serious and does nothing but moan. That is not who she is. She looks like shes having fun here and its so nice to see.

[@jayz8839]

If what she is saying was true there would be no time for fun, let alone resources for non-essential for survival technology and products.

[@SKEPGFX]

@@jayz8839 With all due respect, we're all dying, there is always time to enjoy things. You can't live your entire life in seriousness.

[@qman2261]

@@jayz8839 To use the phrase "If what she is saying was true ..." defines you as a climate change sceptic (or at worst denier), which in turn shows that you haven't ever bothered to look into it with anything approaching an open mind.

[@MsPinkwolf]

@@jayz8839 ok. Please show us what proof you have that says what she's saying isn't true.

[@153haring]

@@jayz8839 Don't project your limitations on others.

[@Ha11e77]

As somone who's autistic this is inspirational to help with my struggles

[@Rick-yk5qb]

You would be better off knowing the truth, the planet is fine, it's a political hoax.

[@juntus89]

Yeh... the only thing is, Greta is NOT autistic. She exhibits none of the classic signs of autism (or aspergers syndrome). Not a single trait. She is neurotypical.

[@Ha11e77]

@juntus89 well she openly talks about her autism and I think she would know more about herself than you do

[@mareenalewis4241]

Best interview I've heard! I love how articulate Greta is. I thought this would be a snipet, but I stayed for full interview. Buying her book now.

[@ProctorsGamble]

And that’s her not in her native language!

[@Rick-yk5qb]

Don't be a fool, it's all lies.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

@@ProctorsGamble Her language is commie climate lies.

[@didiercolstoun9428]

Beautifully entertaining and educating. And, such a natural sense of humour! Great interview, thank you to both.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

Communist climate scam.

[@Peter-yw5bl]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch, she made very valid points and Russell making jokes clearly calmed her nerves. Best interview I've ever watched.

[@zanussidish8144]

I'm not a major fan of his (nothing against him either) but he really managed that interview well.

[@jamessheehy4895]

I totally agree he really helped her feel comfortable to be able to relate

[@helvete983]

@@zanussidish8144 I personally love the guy, but your opinions are yours, I must say though his interviews are very well thought out, and excellent.

[@ShockwaveTheLogical]

The sincerity of "I would make more frog hats." is hilarious 🤣 She is an incredible person who knows how to change from sincere activist to light hearted schoolgirl.

[@lyricbot8513]

​@@stupot_64 what a complete non sequitur

[@deirdrelovell5506]

Outstanding Interview Russell! So wonderful to see people in civilized discourse and having fun.

[@dannyguitarra6531]

It's very refreshing to hear her laugh this much. It made me smile. I wish her the best.

[@MathiasEG]

Me too

[@bluearraymovie]

What she does in the Past 4 years? Just travel on Plan and destroy Earth's environment.

[@brianpowell6058]

I'm 53 years older than Miss Thunberg and I feel privileged to share my time on this planet with her.

[@bluearraymovie]

What she does in the Past 4 years? Just travel on Plan and destroy Earth's environment.

[@klaus-volkermeiswinkel3724]

Amazing interview. Russell, I love the way you interact with her and make her laugh. Human to Human. She is significant on so many levels. Her climate change focus is one of them. Her openness about autism and her display of real Emotion and Humour is palpable. I always understood that she is amazing, but your interview may have spread the awareness of this.

[@rover_libra]

I'm so envious of how she is able to tackle these issues. She doesn't let the hatred that she gets from people in power who neglect the problem she is trying to spread awareness about. She is such an amazing person.

[@paulwalsh2344]

Yeah it really helps just studying and absorbing evidence. It makes every single argument and opinion you hold better. Understand what you are passionate about and paraphrase it in your own words and people can't intentionally and duplicitously throw you off your argument if all you use are "talking points".

[@Enrigo-nh4rl]

With 18milion dollars, private jets and power boats.. She s laughing all the way to the bank

[@user-zy2sk6kc9v]

It's costing the general tax payer. Who says its being egnored

[@Rick-yk5qb]

She's a puppet pushing a commie scam.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

@@paulwalsh2344 Evidence proves it's a scam.

[@ejyounggun08]

What a wonderful interview.

[@callnight1441]

As an autistic person, i can confirm, we all love beans :)

[@pinkgoose989]

As a fellow autistic person, i second this

[@imdeadinside792]

Can confirm

[@sportsmag6148]

I must be the exception to the rule then. 🤔

[@Gefahrbabushkin]

@@sportsmag6148 me too I hate beans ahahaha

[@fabiansaunders3172]

Lol, some of us don't

[@ryshow9118]

I love that she's just being a teen and having a good time with Russ

[@ljsabre3140]

Somehow that just doesn't sound right

[@dougalbadger4918]

@@ljsabre3140 oh my god it does sound weird when you think of it like that 😂

[@SirOee]

I'm amazed at how good you are at interviewing, Russel! What a wonderful conversation you had :)

[@wanderwithhan]

Much respect. Great guest. Very important to re-highlight the concerns in a familiar comedy-interview style

[@FC-dr5cm]

Russell, thank you for using your platform in this way. Giving her so much time to speak about what´s important and also show the person behind the public perception of her. Great job!

[@samlui3591]

This was by far the best episode of this series. Greta having so much fun here. She should sell the frog hats for charity

[@andrewmonument8847]

I'd buy anything she sells !... She's such a switched-on soul !

[@shutup2751]

@@andrewmonument8847 it's sad this poor woman is just being used as a tool by the globalist elites

[@robbpatterson6796]

@@briandavis849 Why? because they aren't dicks? take a good long hard look in a mirror dude

[@myncimynci6448]

Frog Hats for Future. Or Fridays for Frog Hats perhaps? Perhats?

[@micklyons8858]

Hahaha who cares about her except losers with no children of their own.

[@michaelhallam1317]

Just stumbled across this. So good to see her ordinary human side, as an antidote to the iconic adoration or villification that the media usually coats her with.

[@IO_sWorld]

True!

[@joecanuck3751]

In the world of Google there is no 'stumbled upon' anymore. I love Greta though. I've seen Russel in other venues and wasn't expecting how good of an interviewer he really is.

[@bil8647]

@@joecanuck3751 this is KZbin, if you think this is Google I hate to be the one to break it to you.

[@sillysongs19]

This is what Russel does well. He's good at connecting with people to help them tell their stories

[@Rick-yk5qb]

She's a puppet being used to push a global scam.

[@billide1463]

We need her efforts badly in our collective world, those with the power to effect important change are on another channel. Brilliant glimpse into her personality; quite the role model. senior from Canada

[@gavla3550]

As an Aspie myself, I can only imagine how she feels when going from talking to her "safe" people to a whole bunch of people. Big credit to her. Goes to prove, when she is focused on something she is passionate about, the worry and withdrawnness disappears. Although she did stim a bit a couple of times I noticed, but is to be expected. Great interview Russell, you are a very compassionate and also hilarious guy. 👍

[@taoist32]

Autistic as well, and I could never do what she does. I’m far older and still have trouble in groups.

[@manoz6194]

your "Aspie" hasn't helped you figure out that she is just a fake role model for a fake cause? Hasn't help you figure out that she is just an actor and an agent?

[@micklyons8858]

She's a puppet and a tool.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

What she focused on was what she was manipulated into believing though. She was used and abused by powerful people including her own parents who she should have been able to trust.

[@CorporateQueen]

@extra-terra-strial well she clearly does have those technique otherwise she'd have stimmed far more. 🤷🏼

[@archivist17]

What an inspiring and eloquent advocate for our future!

[@roseyk7677]

😂😂😂😂

[@yvonnehayton6753]

You're deluded. With Greta leading the charge, the only future you have is straight out of 1984.

[@goldenduck854]

@@roseyk7677 whats funny

[@FRAZZLAAR96]

Rosey K you can't even spell Rosie, what makes you think you know better than Greta??

[@Yelluz]

Absolutely not.

[@bernarddodd9788]

A really beautiful interview. Love, laughter and insight.

[@peterquinlan9789]

At last we can see what this fantastic young person stands for. No double edged & snide questions. Top marks Russell.

[@johnelonghurst3857]

It was really refreshing to see Greta so happy , we normally see that she's carrying the whole on her shoulders. I'm nearly 70 years of age, and I think she is amazing. I may also be autistic . I'm to be tested in about two years, when it's time to hang my boots up. I've got to say that I love beans.

[@sovietrussia3632]

She is carrying a whole on her shoulders?

[@rjim1]

@@sovietrussia3632 don't mock, those whole's are bloody heavy!! 🤭

[@expertssay3869]

Fake World Economic Forum idea, Fake use of a vunerable autistic young girl, Fake laughter, Fake audience and now a Fake comedian Russel has sold his comedy soul.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

@@sovietrussia3632 The OP missed out the word “world”.

[@johnelonghurst3857]

@@sovietrussia3632 sorry for that, I'm dyslexic and ment to write whole world on her should. My spell check and predictive text can't always keep up with me. Dislexier has held me back all my life. More so than having to use a wheelchair. No disrespect to miss Thunberg.

[@carpnstuff]

Credit to Russel and his interviewing skills to really show the true Greta...fantastic interview.

[@manoz6194]

The true Greta is an actor and agent for a dangerous agenda

[@jonbaxter2254]

He did one with Peterson too that was actually really good.

[@thatshipsailedd]

this was incredible, I can not believe I just found Russell Howard today, I almost feel terrible lol, Russell exemplifies how to approach an interview, asking clever and informative questions, but sprinkling in humor to keep the audience and guest feeling human. Beautiful work.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

Climate scam.

[@ashleys5664]

This was such a wholesome and enjoyable interview. Really boosted my mood today (:

[@Rick-yk5qb]

You might feel better if you knew there was nothing wrong with the climate but you would feel worse knowing the global warming scam killed millions of people and animals and it kills more every day.

[@allmightybeaver]

I only saw memes of her. This is the first time I’ve seen her being interviewed. She’s amazing and absolutely brilliant and adorable.

[@AdamSmith75th]

I’ve never seen her outside of what the news reports, and I didn’t realise how sweet she is. Really lovely, genuine person who has such a powerful message. What a wonderful laugh too!

[@xilaithownage2453]

Well Said

[@goldenduck854]

Well never a smart thing to make a judgement of anything based on mainstream news reports

[@AdamSmith75th]

@@goldenduck854 I didn’t see anything negative or misleading per say. It’s just that I’d ever only seen her in a certain context

[@garyt.8745]

And extremely intelligent to boot!

[@garyt.8745]

@@briandavis849 Well she's quite obviously a whole lot smarter than you, and way better educated.

[@babagalacticus]

my compliments & admiration for russell howard who quick & clever without being condescending. relaxed, respectful, hospitable, almost like a loving older brother. absolutely crazy about greta too. i mean come on, her name is ACTUALLY "TINTIN"; who doesn't like "tintin"?!

[@kathowed]

So grateful to see the fun, life and vibrancy behind one of the most astonishing and awesome voices we so desperately need. Brilliantly done, Russell.

[@jimcrozier3785]

You are sad.

[@kennwan9917]

​@@jimcrozier3785they're bots mate don't worry. You think they would go through the effort of this propaganda poster girl without bots to bolster it online? I'd say not even half these comments are real bro

[@Rick-yk5qb]

A communist puppet spewing climate lies.

[@lenadahling]

Russell is so good with her, I miss his interviews. And she's so witty and funny. They're adorable together, like siblings. This was brilliant.

[@frummel403]

I have a huge amount of respect for this young lady.

[@carsonwieker]

Russell's a great host. Glad to see them have some good laughs. Cheers

[@susancerezo401]

Totally wonderful interview ! Thank you !!!!it was slreadk around to me and I will go on spreading it

[@susancerezo401]

🙏☀️🌍

[@michalgivony6592]

I struggle to understand why people hate her. She's such a bean! 🌈🥰 Wonderful interview and show Russell, thank you

[@markhivin8670]

You undestand that 30% of your money direcltly goesvto fossil fuel bussines. It's trillion of dollars that you pay every month for oil for trasportation, heating, and electricity. All those 3 things will be done without FF and lot of money will earn other and not fossil fuel bussines people, thats why they fight fo climate dissinformations and denial and that renewable like solar and wind ( what we need much more) is not suitable. They will lose lot of money. That's why.

[@dannysstart2218]

because she proberly has a bigger carbon foot print then most of us.

[@marcorook8952]

i see what you did there😂😂😂

[@sunseeker9581]

@@dannysstart2218 you mean you have no idea whatsoever what her carbon footprint is. For starters she doesn't fly and doesn't have a car.

[@dreamforger7166]

@@markhivin8670 I think we need more nuclear energi, and put less into wind and solar, until we can utilize it better. Our coutry got a lot of parks of wind tubines and solar panels, and still we might need nuclear energi to gain real sustainable energi. I do think huge solar panels in deserts or the like, could be effective, if it does not distrubt the eco system (like it does here were we change the flow of current, and deforst)

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

Just finished watching this interview for the second time and it gets even better. It is amazing to see Greta lost in laughter and to be as quick witted as Russell .She was able to return to the serious topic and her vocation quickly .Russell's humour and courisity and Greta's intelligence and humanity clearly shone through. I think a great friendship had be established between them. So enjoyed seeing Greta laugh and be so grounded in herself. Thanks too to Russell for his Gift of hunour and observation. Great Interview.

[@ProsciuttinoXL]

This is what I thought and wanted to convey in appreciation of Russell Howard as an interviewer, who is phenomenal in his interaction with Greta Thunberg. Thank you for describing that in the way you did.

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

@@ProsciuttinoXL thank you

[@pascaledowling6309]

Let's not forget English isn't her first language

[@tonyf9984]

@@pascaledowling6309 She's far more articulate than most native speakers of her age ... You'd think she had at least one Anglophone parent, but she doesn't. Amazing linguistic skills.

[@destinitra]

The hunky Dorey part had me dead 🤣

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Russell should be proud of this interview because it showed another side of this inspiring and adorable young lady.

[@7Swedy]

As a Swedish asperger from the same place in Stockholm, and always learning about the climate I want to thank you Russel for your way of lifting us up!!!! You are fantastic!

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

Yeah, he totally did. I have never seen Greta like this. Glad to know she can still bring herself to enjoy moments of laughter.

[@stylianosisaakidis3565]

@@7Swedy e hon inte från Upsala ??

[@hassyg4083]

​@@ChrisAlbertH47 its all staged and scripted and rehearsed

[@PazLeBon]

adorable? sheso utright strange haha

[@hkh25219]

Russell really put her at ease, such a good interview

[@madnessbydesign1415]

Very sweet to see her laugh like that. To show such poise and maturity, then bust up utterly, was everything... :)

[@tessmilne]

Loved this conversation! 👏

[@mohmda4449]

What a genuinely nice person she is! Totally different to how news made her out. Please give her more interviews in this format.

[@sophietucker3163]

Finally, an interview with Greta which portrays her as the amazing person that she is 💪🏼

[@itsmypukapuka4710]

I always knew that she is an amazing person. You don't need a Russel Howard interview to know that. Her actions speak louder than any words, and she is a true human everyone should aspire to be. If anything, it was nice to see her smile and hear her laugh.

[@claudeposternak5006]

She's a chameleon just like her mother. If you can't tell it's fake laughter, god help you.

[@itsmypukapuka4710]

@The jabaroo of death I am wondering if you are trump, or some other inane and lame politician behind your stupid name and even stupider comments... Do refrain from talking to me, or in fact, to anyone, if you are only capable of spouting nonsense, will you? Thanks. Now. Run along, hun. There are many good teachers out there. Go and learn something useful. Like THINKING for example. Good luck.

[@Michael020]

She's just some kid...calm down

[@sheilalaffey6]

So nice to see Greta's hearty laughing. Hopefully she'll be able to continue her passionate activist/scientific work if she can keep her delightful sense of humor that will re-charge her! Thanks to Russell who knows who to bring that out!

[@Trip4man]

Yeahhh... Well the thing about celebrities and activists... Is that they don't ACTUALLY work on the things they preach. They just there to talk and open their mouths with some "positive bs".... I'm literally a professional Environmentalist and NOBODY asked me to be on tv and they couldn't care less if I defend the Environment on the streets. And btw... Mannyyyyyyyyy people like me who dedicate their hearts and souls to the cause. We literally have heroes that NOBODY cares about.... So if you think I'm here for fame or money ahahahah NOPE! It's just to point out the "white insanity" of the thing really... Because a white Swedish girl can rant on tv and EVERYBODY will listen, while others, who work their ass off, from other ethnicities get ZERO. Not even an interview!!! Because a small white girl who never worked will provide "real information" about the state of things you know... And I would bet that if she works on the 'real stuff' she will quickly find out that it isn't a place for a white girl.... What... Being in the filth that people create and dispose??? Being paid the minimum wage for that??? Getting trashed by the anti-environmentalists on the streets??? Oh my.... Where can I sign for that "piece of action". Yeah... Let's see where she will be in 20 years. Btw... Not trying to bash Greta, I actually like her... It's just, she doesn't know her place in the world yet. It's like 'yeah kid you are alright but... you ain't the real deal. one thing is talking, another one is doing'

[@jimcrozier3785]

She is not and never will be a "scientist".

[@Trip4man]

@@jimcrozier3785 shut up man... who are you to say who becomes a scientist or not??? don't know if you noticed pal.... even those so called "experts" are worth jack sh*t!

[@Rick-yk5qb]

It's all lies. A huge scam designed to ruin your life.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

If she knew anything about science she might not be pushing a huge scam.

[@pn2543]

Buy her climate book, it is great, she really put together a great reference work that is easy to access.

[@mikeellis4345]

Fabulous! Let’s hope Greta never loses her youthful innocence and goes on to be a long term leadership force in the world.

[@tkralva.6668]

She will grow up, that is inevitable.

[@solarmaru49]

She’s never been youthfully innocent because you’re insinuating she’s naive. I’d venture to say she’s maturer than you and able to define things a lot clearer than yourself OP.

[@Lee-cz7ht]

Leadership? Get a grip! She gets young people scared about climate change when the world is in no danger from it whatsoever!

[@rickphillips5098]

What influence? A child with opinions put in her head by her parents.. and her famous parents made there autism child famous. Is the future and we should follow her .. the world is horrid ! Only people with money think its not

[@N-a100]

@@tkralva.6668 haha this really made me laugh 😂

[@MoA-Reload...]

What I find impressive is when you consider the amount of flack that she has taken over the years since blowing up online and in media, she has the strength on will and character to stick her principles and beliefs. Great interview 🤗

[@jayz8839]

A high school drop out who’s a millionaire before 20 is a good schtick, why change it?

[@roo1234]

@@jayz8839 except she is not a High School drop out, did you not watch the interview?

[@MoA-Reload...]

@@jayz8839 eh... That's still studying. She's really failing at that "high-school dropout" thing 😂

[@carlox1266]

@@jayz8839 She gave her money to charity .

[@DEVILTAZ35]

It doesn't mean she is sane it just means she is crafted to act a certain way by influential people . She was manipulated as a child for financial gain. Now she is making more money off that time by getting help writing a book about it. She is basically condoning child abuse by her own parents for whoring her out as a centre piece to make money off of. Anyone who doesn't see that is part of the problem.

[@liammaynard2466]

I've always had mixed views on her, but she comes across amazingly in this. Russell does an amazing job of letting her talk so calmly and so relaxed.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

Still the same lies.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Great interview. Love those newspaper chairs, feels like something you'd see in a music video

[@LittleDergon]

"If your hope rests on close to burned out teenagers, that is not sustainable" Damn this girl knocks it out of the park. There is so much burn out happening to our young people and the older generations don't seem to be doing anything about it. It feels like society need a radical shift in order for it not to just implode on itself because there aren't enough healthy workforce left.

[@chrishart8548]

Once the older generation are gone hopefully we can sort things out if anything is left.

[@iana6713]

@@chrishart8548 "...if anything is left." That's the terrifying thought, isn't it? It's hard to be optimistic.

[@VenusRhodonite04]

@@chrishart8548 We are slowly making progress, it is coming, when the generations that have caused our struggle die out hopefully we can do more

[@MakeAsylumsGre4tAgain]

🥱 useful id!ots. Useful id!ots everywhere

[@johnsonandyjohnson]

Burnt out teenagers. Give me a break. This angry lesbian has the whole world bowing down to her delusional, narcissistic fantasies.

[@superdrwholock]

I'm an autistic guy and I can confirm that most of us seem to like beans. There will be exceptions obviously, also it made me laugh when Russell said 'are you counting them?' because I used to do that when I was younger but I did it with most food

[@louisandchlo]

For so long I thought they were saying "bees"... I was so confused...

[@phub4386]

I’m an autistic person with lifelong bean related sensory issues lmao

[@superdrwholock]

@@phub4386 Part of the exception then haha, it is a spectrum after all

[@simsthre4078]

What is it about beans that you like? Do you mean as an ingredient in food or just by themselves? What kind of beans? I have so many questions lol

[@ananovak1468]

I’m not autistic but I think I can kind of understand beans thing. Last few months I’m just in state it would be more then delight to be alone with heap of (raw) beans. It would mean to calm down the busy brain and be with myself. I would need few months playing with beans, and then I think I’ll be ok to go in the “wild world” (at work) again.

[@barbaraboethling596]

Greta is just brilliant, adorable, and a blessing!

[@halriser]

I would give ten thumbs up if I could. This was so pleasure and inspiring to watch. Greta alway gives you the feeling that there is still hope for the world!

[@jankowalski523]

If you like her then for sure you'll like Hitler's mein kampf. They both like to kill those who they think are bad people. Who is victim of Great? Of course poor people. But hey, as some of you say - Earth is overcrowded anyway, right? :) And btw, in what psychiatric asylum are you being held?

[@musician1971a]

Just make sure you don't. Either 9 or 11, otherwise there's no thumbs up at all ;-) I felt the same way, regularly I wanted to hit that thumbs up again.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

She's pushing a global scam.

[@T.Aa90]

She’s so well spoken and speak english so fluently that it’s easy to forget it’s her second language. I love how relaxed she is in this interview.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

She’s Scandinavian. English is probably her third language at best

[@HM-ss4jd]

English 1st

[@ToBeOrNotToBeThatIsTheQuestion]

Scandinavians speak much better English than most English people. Lots of the TV shows they watch are in English.

[@LongandWeirdName]

@@ToBeOrNotToBeThatIsTheQuestion One of their brilliant ways to get acquainted with the language much better. Subs, not dubs. It works wonders. Even after you're supposedly too old to learn new languages easily.

[@mattjohn4731]

She strikes me as super intelligent but willing to communicate with all people, and respect them. Total inspiration

[@newmie01]

That was one of the most down to earth interviews I have seen. It really shows that she is just a youngster trying to navigate the world but also trying to help us all

[@digitalharmony26]

Ending with offering to take her to Magaluf is hilarious 😂 brilliant interview. She seemed so relaxed and able to breathe and think which is nice. Can’t imagine the pressure on her shoulders.

[@Rick-yk5qb]

She's being used to push a global scam on us and ruin our lives.

[@amayramlew]

Russell absolutely killed it with this interview, what amazing questions, respect & athmosphere he was able to cocreate with this glorious girl.

[@montysmithtyler]

If I were famous I'd want Russell to interview me. He's just so brilliant at making people feel at ease. Well done mate

[@licensetodrive9930]

You two need to do an environment project together. Seriously, it's great seeing you two get on so well.

[@philipmillard2747]

yes, do this

[@isabellewhite3505]

I thoroughly enjoyed this insightful chat.

[@AlkisGD]

Hadn't even heard of Russell Howard before today. Great interviewer!

[@SB-dg8hq]

YT is pushing this video because it is linked to climate change.

[@jakethemuss5678]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnOnfJagj65peqc Russell howard stand up

[@noone6559]

I have no words to express how deeply this interview affected me today.... okay, I'm not having a good day, I was surrounded by violence last night and haven't had much sleep. But I laughed, cried and decided... fuck yeah, I'm buying this book.

[@emmybob2972]

Brilliant news! Do it! And also do whatever and everything you can to extricate yourself from being surrounded by violence. Sincerely.

[@rose-maries7131]

Wish you healing and peace of mind, my fellow-earthling.. ❤️💙💛❤️

[@rose-maries7131]

And I'm bying the book aswell.

[@terrybrett467]

It is so good to see her being a giggly teenager. My appreciation for this beautiful young lady has grown immensely.

[@frankensteinlives]

Great interview!😊

[@jamiethecat9044]

I did not expect just how good this was! Incredibly fun, I laughed a lot, but also so thought-provoking, and genuine, and energising in a way that feels like I gained so much sense of purpose again, after feeling so tired when dealing with the very heavy topic that is the climate crisis. Thank you for this. Love what she says about hope at around 7:10

[@Rick-yk5qb]

There is no climate crisis. It's a scam.

[@roimatatempleton5018]

Well done Russell - fabulous job. Gorgeous interview. Thank you for allowing Greta to be who she is and have a great old time while still remaining as informative as ever.

[@brucecoleman4228]

How Wonderful. Love the giggle that emits from this genius young lady. Russell is pretty brilliant as well. What a great conversation.

[@mtnminer709]

thank you, i'm glad she is here and not backing down, we need more people to help

[@jurassicnev67]

Great and Russell, what a great team! What a wonderful pair of human beings. Thanks for this interview! So great to see Greta having a good time as she deserves too.

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

"Could be?" I exploded. Seriously, I had no idea Russell was such a good interviewer. We need more of this.

[@T.Aa90]

He and Trevor Noah is really good as interviewers. They let people talk without interrupting or trying to be overly funny. Also, they actually make themselves familiar with what the guests is there to promote. It often feels like a chat between friends than makes the guest relax.

[@A1937CX]

He humanises everyone, even Jordan Peterson who is under attack from the opposite side to Greta’s detractors. Really like how he gives them the chance to explain things in their own words.

[@krpurple2678]

You should watch his interviews with school children they're wonderful. I think they're called Playground Politics

[@rubikboi1998]

One of the most important, brave, and funny people on this earth

[@slashnburn9234]

But enough about Russell Howard, what about Greta? 😉

[@showme360]

The hope I get from this video is not its content so much, but in its reach below! At the age of 62 I find every time I hear Greta I learn something new. HOPE a verb, it is an act not given, but earned, don't expect people to give you hope, which I often hear so much of these days, you have to work at it. That is so true, I know because for 30 years of campaigning and making the changes in my life to what I think is important to address the climate, helps to strength my resolve. Plus I have had some wins along the way, some from the most unexpected quarters, but each time I hear or just see my influence take shape, it strengthens my hope in humanity. Thank you Greta and you to Russell.

[@lickopotamusslurperton1944]

Such a lovely interview. Russell seemed to really put Greta at ease.

[@koenigkorczak]

I've never watched such a genuine interview before.

[@johnlowe3050]

Inspiring...2 REAL HUMANS

[@BAC_Mono]

What a fantastic interview, Russell really brings out what a funny, engaging young girl she is. The reason many adults attack her (and there was a particularly mean spirited article in the London Telegraph telling middle aged men to stop idolising her) is that she sees through the cynicism of adults. Whether that’s her age, her autism or just her personality, it’s a powerful weapon. People attack what they fear.

[@davidclark2140]

What an amazing interview! It's great to see Greta having fun and enjoying herself while still getting her message across.

[@martinmaxfield8285]

What an amazing interview. I cant give enough thumbs-up to the replies on there. Great receives far too much bad press. More people need to see this interview to see a totally different side to her. Loved hearing her giggle (and snort). Not always been a fan of Russell Howard, but he handled this superbly well, Full credit where its due

[@adamthrift2525]

It's really nice to see all sides of how someone is there personality and be themselves openly with out any judgement this is a very amazing interview and video

[@smon4164]

Seeing people get hostile over this warm hearted young lady is like seeing the depths of Mordor getting bitter about the ability for life to exist.

[@1Kent]

A lot of frightened small-minded people in this comment section.

[@smon4164]

@@1Kent I was talking about people in general, haven't noticed it in this comment section, but not surprising.

[@philcudworth8491]

Not a single negative comment in the main comments! 🤷‍♂️😂 I actually agree with a lot she says but come on, that's not legit is it.

[@smon4164]

​@Red Herring I don't want to go down that path of enquiry, it's likely a red herring.