Best Autism Approved Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Pope & Schapiro: Turning Point, a 2026 Senate race and cross-party endorsements

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While the 2025 campaign is heading into the final weeks, some are already looking to 2026. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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CDC tells Virginia health officials annual abortion surveillance report is on pause

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Virginia law requires the Commonwealth to collect and report data on abortions that occur in the state. And while that data is usually sent to the Centers for Disease Control to be included in an annual report, Brad Kutner found out the agency is no longer accepting that data and the annual report may not be released.…

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“Value Pack 27” and the effort to help Virginia Democrats in red districts

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Credit: NPR All 100 seats of the House of Delegates are on the ballot this year, although most of the money and attention are going to a dozen or so competitive races. Michael Pope has this report on some of the rural Democrats that are not receiving as much attention.By Nick Gilmore

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Miyares among state AGs asking FCC to approve cellphone jamming tech in prisons

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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (Credit: Commonwealth of Virginia) The Virginia Department of Corrections controls most facets of incarcerated peoples’ lives — including when and how communication with the outside world happens. Dave Cantor has more on Attorney General Jason Miyares voicing support for allowing contraband cellphone jamming …

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Energy Scarcity and Extreme Heat

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Deborah Nagy (left) and Marsha Craiger chat inside Nagy’s home in Wise. Craiger administers Senior Cool Care, a state energy assistance program that serves people who are over 60 who experience poverty. (Credit: Katie Burke) Wise and Scott Counties in Southwest Virginia have some of the highest energy costs proportional to household income in the n…

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Virginia’s autism community responds to Trump administration’s Tylenol claim

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Autism advocate Conner Cummings speaks at a September 2025 meeting of the Virginia Disability Commission. (Credit: Screenshot of commission meeting) President Donald Trump told the nation this week a common drug has been linked to an increase in autism and ADHD in newborns when used during pregnancy. But for Virginians who are members of and advoca…

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The Virginia Clean Economy Act is a big talking point on the campaign trail this year

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Credit: NPR The politics of power are on the ballot this year as voters determine what approach Virginia will take to handling increased demand on the energy grid. Michael Pope reports about how that issue is playing out in one of the most competitive House races on the ballot this year.By Nick Gilmore

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Youngkin promises negotiated fix for weight loss drugs as costs expected to increase

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Two WEGOVY® (semaglutide) single use injection devices. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) At the end of the 2025 legislative session, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed language that would have expanded weight loss drug access to those on Medicaid. Now, he’s promising a negotiated fix to the problem. Brad Kutner has more.…

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Federal data shows many Virginians are “rent burdened”

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Affordability has become one of the hottest issues on the campaign trail. And Michael Pope tells us housing advocates are worried about people who are “rent burdened.”By Nick Gilmore

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Virginia native selected as part of NASA’s latest astronaut candidate class

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NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey poses for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Bailey was selected by NASA to join the 2025 astronaut candidate class and reported for duty in September 2025. (Credit: NASA / Josh Valcarcel) A Virginia native is part of NASA’s latest class of soon-to-be astronauts. Nick Gilmore spoke with …

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Law experts react to Virginia’s high turnover of federal prosecutors

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Federal prosecutors in Virginia are seeing some record turnover. Michael Pope has the story.By Nick Gilmore

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Where is early voting the most popular in Virginia?

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Credit: Jahd Khalil Early voting has already started in Virginia, although some locations are more likely to have early voters than others. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Early voting kicks off in Virginia with rare moment of cross-party congeniality

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Republican Lt. Governor candidate John Reid steps into Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger’s news conference at a Henrico County early voting location as the 2025 election kicks off. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Early voting started Friday in Virginia. Brad Kutner was in Henrico County where two opposing statewide candidates made an appe…

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Pope & Schapiro: Virginia’s lengthy early voting window gets underway

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Virginians will weigh in on statewide offices this fall – as early voting for the November elections gets underway. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.By Nick Gilmore

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A look at where lieutenant governor candidates stand on fundraising

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Credit: NPR The latest round of campaign finance numbers are showing the state of the race so far. Michael Pope tells us about money in the race for lieutenant governor.By Nick Gilmore

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Release of rehabbed eagles demonstrates success, challenges facing the species

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A rehabbed juvenile bald eagle (Credit: Mary Wenz) Traveling rural roads in Virginia, it’s not unusual to spot a bald eagle surrounded by vultures devouring road kill. As hunting season begins, bald eagles will head into the woods to scavenge on the remains of deer, hunters leave after field-dressing them. But remnants of lead ammunition are someti…

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Report: Life expectancy down in parts of Virginia

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Elected officials listen to a presentation on changes in life expectance across the Commonwealth. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Legislative staff in Richmond released a first-of-its-kind report Wednesday morning. Brad Kutner says it paints a grim picture for some populations and some regions of the Commonwealth.…

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Could dogs help combat the spread of spotted lanternflies?

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Sally Dickinson and her trained detection dog, Flint, search a vineyard in Winchester for spotted lanternfly egg masses. They are beginning to recruit other people with their dogs to do the same. It’s a four-year project funded by the USDA. (Credit: Luke Hayes/Virginia Tech) The invasive insect called Spotted Lanternfly continues its spread through…

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New campaign finance numbers show a significant lead for Spanberger

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Campaign finance numbers are revealing the shape of Virginia politics heading into this year’s election for governor. Michael Pope reports the latest disclosures show Democrat Abigail Spanberger has more than twice as much cash on hand heading into the fall election season.By Nick Gilmore

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A look at Virginia’s lengthy early voting period

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Credit: NPR Early voting starts on Friday. Michael Pope has this preview.By Nick Gilmore

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Virginia native composer Damien Geter to be honored at Library of Virginia

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Virginia native Damien Geter (Credit: Rachel Hadiashar/Damien Geter) The Library of Virginia will present a Chesterfield native with its highest honor this weekend. Brad Kutner spoke with composer Damien Geter and filed this report.By dseidelvtedu

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Virginia lawmakers will need to address the state’s high SNAP error rate

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Members of the General Assembly are about to face a choice: Either find a way to fix errors in SNAP benefits or pay the price. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Pope & Schapiro: Remembering Charlie Kirk, a special election landslide, and a crowded field for 2026

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The murder of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation and Virginia. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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‘This is a serious matter’: Bipartisan legislators warn of federal cuts on Virginia’s budget

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House Appropriations Committee chair Delegate Luke Torian, staff director Anne Oman and Delegate Terry Austin listen to a state finance update in May 2024. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) A bipartisan committee of Virginia’s House of Delegates met Thursday morning to release a report on impacts from federal budget cuts on Virginia. As Brad Kutner …

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Could nuclear-powered data centers be headed to Virginia?

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Virginia is seeing a rise in data centers just as demand for power is at unprecedented levels. Michael Pope reports one way to power them on-site.By Nick Gilmore

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The high cost of Virginia Dams

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Parts of Virginia continue struggling with the aftermath of 2024’s Hurricane Helene. In addition to rainfall-driven incidents, the commonwealth has to consider river and coastal flooding. That’s why the state legislature created the Flood Resilience Advisory Committee last year. Dave Cantor has more.…

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Home Builders Association praises Virginia legislative changes, looks to 2026 to address housing demands

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Polling showed Virginians’ top concern ahead of the 2026 legislative session is housing affordability. Industry advocates praised recent legislative success and asked for more solutions at a Virginia Housing Commissionmeeting this week. Brad Kutner has this report.By Nick Gilmore

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New Census data is rosy right now, but some are worried about storm clouds on the horizon

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The latest Census numbers have some positive key indicators. But as Michael Pope reports, some are concerned about where those indicators may be heading next year.By Nick Gilmore

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Avula promises Mayo Island acquisition is a big step towards real improvement

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Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and Governor Glenn Youngkin speak at Mayo Island. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and Governor Glenn Yougnkin were on Mayo Island Tuesday. They were announcing Richmond’s purchase of the overgrown and unkempt land, putting it in a conservation trust which should see it maintained as a city park…

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Fairfax County may soon be the home of the largest collective bargaining agreement in Virginia

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Local government employees in Virginia’s largest jurisdiction are about to launch a new union. Michael Pope has details.By Nick Gilmore

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Documenting the stories of clawhammer banjo players across Southwest Virginia

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(Left) Mac Traynham, a banjo player from Floyd County; Malcolm Smith, historian and banjo player from Carroll County, and Jason Phillips, a fiddler and computer programmer are creating a web site to tell the stories of clawhammer banjo players from Southwest Virginia. (Credit: Roxy Todd / Radio IQ) Three musicians are creating a digital map about t…

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The state of Virginia’s vaccine requirements

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Vaccines are back in the news in the wake of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy expressing doubt over their effectiveness at recent hearings. The comments come as Florida’s surgeon general asks his state to roll back vaccine mandates in schools and Virginia reported its fourth case of measles this year. Brad Kutner has this report.…

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Democrats are eyeing Virginia’s First Congressional District

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Credit: NPR Democrats are setting their sights on two Republican-held Virginia congressional districts they want to flip from red to blue in 2026. Michael Pope reports on one of those, the First Congressional District.By Nick Gilmore

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Virginia is giving away beehives to help promote pollinators

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Credit: Keith Tignor / Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services If you’ve been thinking of getting bees to help your garden or to produce honey, you can apply for a free beehive. As Roxy Todd reports, Virginia agriculture officials offer the hives as a way to help support declining bee populations. Applications are due September 10t…

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Virginians can register to vote all the way through Election Day

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Credit: David Seidel / Radio IQ Voters have more choices than ever in terms of when and how they cast their ballots. One of the recent changes is that voters can now register and cast a ballot on the same day. Michael Pope explains.By Nick Gilmore

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Richmond students protest gun violence

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Students at Richmond’s Open High School participate in a walkout protest against gun violence. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Gun violence has become all too familiar for students across Virginia. That’s the message Brad Kutner found at a Students Demand Action walkout protest Friday afternoon.By Nick Gilmore

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Pope & Schapiro: Fall campaign kickoffs, national issues, and a special election

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With the fall campaigns kicking into high gear, with national issues playing big roles on the race for governor. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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Whitson and Walkinshaw face off in heavily Democratic-leaning 11th Congressional District

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Voters in Northern Virginia are about to decide on a replacement for the late Congressman Gerry Connolly. Michael Pope has this preview.By dseidelvtedu

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Virginia DMV shows off Blue Envelope program to support drivers with autism

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(Credit: Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles) Virginia drivers with autism have a new way to communicate with police if they’re pulled over. It’s called the Blue Envelope program. DMV officials were in the capitol with Brad Kutner to explain how it works.By dseidelvtedu

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Offshore Wind Development Authority gets update amid new federal uncertainty

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Dominion Energy test turbines for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. About 175 more are being built. (Credit: Sandy Hausman) Governor Glenn Youngkin has touted his all-of-the-above approach to energy production in the Commonwealth. That includes the development of small nuclear reactors, as well as the use of fossil fuels and renewable ene…

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Charlottesville celebrates the man who integrated UVA

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Gregory Swanson was the first Black student to enroll at UVA. (Credit: UVA) Friday marks the 75th anniversary of a court ruling that made UVA the first university in the South to integrate. Sandy Hausman reports on the student who sued for access to a graduate program in the law school.By dseidelvtedu

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Scientists see trouble in the number of osprey chicks in the Chesapeake Bay

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A young osprey nearing the age to fledge hunkers down in its nest on the Chester River in Maryland. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo) Osprey are a sentinel species. Scientists look to them for warnings of problems in the environment that could harm other species including us. This summer, scientists concerned with a continuing decline of osprey chicks in t…

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Virginia legislators take first look at possible AI laws ahead of 2026 session

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A statue of George Washington outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ) Virginia was among the first states in the nation to write new, online privacy laws. Now, as Brad Kutner reports, lawmakers are also asking if they should be ahead of the curve on artificial intelligence as well.…

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New data shows Virginia continues to lag behind national average on teacher pay

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ As students return to public schools across Virginia, some teachers are struggling to make ends meet. Michael Pope has the numbers. Also, a note of disclosure – the Virginia Education Association is the primary funding source for Virginia Public Radio.By Nick Gilmore

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As electricity demand surges, Youngkin looks to secure legacy through nuclear

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin (Credit: Governor’s Office Photo) Demand for power has never been higher in Virginia, and the growth of data centers is expected to expand that demand exponentially. Michael Pope tells us that’s part of the push behind nuclear energy.By dseidelvtedu

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Horses can get skin cancer too. Veterinarian explains how to protect animals against sun exposure

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Rowdy a 16 year old American Paint horse was seen at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to treat squamous cell carcinoma on his eyelid. (Credit: Margie Christianson/Virginia Tech) Just like humans, horses can get skin cancer. Their faces and eyes can be particularly vulnerable. As Roxy Todd reports, veterinarians recommend horse owners get their anim…

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VSU study links youth violence with historically redlined Richmond

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Study illustration (Credit: Exploring the link between the risk of violent injury in adolescents and historic redlining practices) Redlining was the government sanctioned practice of segregating and devaluing property in Black neighborhoods, often to the benefit of white neighborhoods. Outlawed in the 60’s, a new study finds more fallout from redli…

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As fall draws near, political ad spending speeds up

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Abigail Spanberger (left) and Winsome Earle-Sears The Labor Day weekend is traditionally when political campaigns kick into high gear, which means that the political ad season is just beginning. Michael Pope has a preview of how the race for governor will be frequent fixture your TV screens.By dseidelvtedu

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Virginia’s Asian business community looks to link local small and medium businesses with big data centers

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Data centers are the fastest growing industry in Virginia, and that means plenty of opportunity for businesses to find ways to work together. At a recent conference in Richmond, Brad Kutner found out more about how these industries are meeting and growing locally.By dseidelvtedu

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Trump, Youngkin and Bernie agree: US should acquire stake in defense companies

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks with reporters. (Credit: Brad Kutner) President Donald Trump, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders have one thing in common: they all support the federal government taking shares in some of the country’s biggest private businesses. And as Brad Kutner found out, those federal acquisitions mig…