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National Review runs a harsh opinion piece on Greta Thunberg

The National Review commentary blames parenting, culture and genetics for the climate activist's public image; it is opinion, not reporting, and the headline reads like a cookbook.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 6:44 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by National Review: “A Recipe for Greta Thunberg”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:44 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Greta Thunberg.
BBN covered this story before: Greta Thunberg joins massive French student protests (October 13).

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National ReviewA Recipe for Greta Thunberg

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNational Review is running an opinion piece this morning titled A Recipe for Greta Thunberg, and it blames her parenting, her culture and her genetics for what the writer calls one of the most annoying young women on the planet.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's a lot of ingredients for a person who mostly just stands outside with a sign.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's commentary, so it's one writer's opinion, and it is aimed at a woman who has been famous since she was fifteen.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGenetics, though?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe recipe doesn't say how long to bake it.

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