Best Autism Science Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Why science? 0:55

15h ago0:55

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With the International Society for Autism Research underway and a new wave of misunderstanding about scientific evidence in autism, it’s time to think about what is science, how is it conducted, and why does it take so long? Who benefits from science and how? This is just the start, but gives a quick overview of why science matters to families affe…

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Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi 3:27

1h ago3:27

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Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.By Sabine Poux

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U.S. supports ally Israel at the International Court of Justice 2:26

1h ago2:26

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The UN's highest court has been hearing testimony regarding Israel's conduct in providing aid to Palestinians, especially in Gaza where it has imposed a blockade of any goods entering the territory.By Carrie Kahn

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Israel marks its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers as the war in Gaza drags on 4:00

2h ago4:00

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As Israel commemorates its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, it is reckoning with the resumption of fighting in Gaza. Now more than 18 months long, it's the longest war Israel has ever waged.By Carrie Kahn

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Local governments scramble to replace federal disaster funding 5:14

1h ago5:14

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The Trump administration canceled billions of dollars of grants that were supposed to help small towns across the U.S keep their residents safe from floods, wildfires and other extreme weather. In one small Maryland town, the loss of funding means people are trapped in harm's way.By Rebecca Hersher

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Heritage Foundation president talks about Trump's 100 days 11:15

2h ago11:15

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank which unveiled Project 2025 — about the Trump administration's recent actions.By Lauren Hodges

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100 Days: Trump's relationship with Congress and the courts 5:48

1h ago5:48

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Many of Trump's actions are a direct challenge to the courts and to Congress, the two branches of government designed to act as checks on presidential power. We look at this power dynamic.By Susan Davis

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Former Poet Laureate Joy Harjo shares what she would do to escape as a teenager 3:25

2h ago3:25

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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Former Poet Laureate Joy Harjo shares what she would do to escape as a teenager.By KUOW Staff

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Supreme Court appears open to religious charter schools 4:47

2h ago4:47

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The case is from Oklahoma, which like 45 other states, has laws that say charter schools must be public schools funded by the state, closely supervised by the state, and be non-sectarian.By Nina Totenberg

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This office was meant to bridge divides in government. Now it's empty 4:14

2h ago4:14

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A few years ago, a bipartisan act of Congress established a new part of the government to work specifically on EV chargers and related topics. After the end of this week, the Joint Office will have no full-time federal employees at all.By Camila Domonoske

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Jack Black sets a new Billboard chart record with shortest song ever 2:23

1h ago2:23

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This week, his life as a singer and his life as an actor have dovetailed, as Jack Black has just set an all-time record on the Billboard Hot 100. He's recorded the shortest song ever to hit the chart.By Stephen Thompson

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Here's what stood out in 100 days of Trump policies in key areas 11:14

1h ago11:14

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We examine Trump's actions and missteps in first 100 days on the economy, immigration and foreign policy.By Franco Ordoñez

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Ford Motor CEO 'welcomes' Trump's move to ease tariffs on automakers 8:14

1h ago8:14

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President Trump is easing some of his tariffs on the U.S. Auto industry. But what will the overall impact of these economic policies mean for the nation's biggest carmakers. Ford CEO Jim Farley speaks with All Things Considered on how his company is navigating this unprecedented economic time.By Alejandra Marquez Janse

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Baked, fried or fileted: Fish dishes can link us to our histories 3:19

5h ago3:19

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The food we grow up with says a lot about our heritage and community. Researchers are on a mission to connect people to local fishers — and introduce more Americans to a more diverse array of seafood.By Ari Daniel

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Vietnam War: Some families of Vietnamese MIAs are calling on the U.S. to help 4:13

1h ago4:13

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Fifty years after the end of the war, Hanoi says nearly 200,000 Vietnamese soldiers are still missing. Some of their families are now calling on the U.S. to help find them.By Nga Pham

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Chicken thighs pass chicken breasts in price and popularity 3:57

1h ago3:57

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For decades in the U.S., chicken breasts were pricier and more popular than chicken thighs. But that seems to be changing.By Kat Lonsdorf

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New survey reveals changing attitudes about Alzheimer's disease 3:23

1h ago3:23

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A new survey from the Alzheimer's Association finds that people want to know if they are in the early stages of the disease, and are open to drug treatment.By Jon Hamilton

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A 20-year-old Portland tradition serves coffee and doughnuts to bikers on bridges 3:14

1h ago3:14

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On the last Friday of each month in Portland, Ore., volunteers pass out breakfast items to bike commuters in an event called "Breakfast on the Bridges."By Deena Prichep

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Life Kit has tips on raising kids bilingually and the benefits it can provide 3:53

7h ago3:53

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There are a lot of benefits to raising a child speaking two or more languages. NPR's Life Kit explains that raising a kid in a multilingual household isn't a burden — it's a gift.By KUOW Staff

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Mark Carney won Canada's election after a campaign dominated by Trump 4:15

1h ago4:15

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Canadians have chosen Mark Carney as prime minister, in what is seen as one of the most remarkable elections in decades. Much of the race has been centered on which candidate can best handle Trump.By Jackie Northam

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Gaza's hungry and malnourished kids suffer under Israeli blockade 4:01

10h ago4:01

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Israel has blocked vital supplies from entering Gaza for two months now. Children in Gaza are malnourished and dying as the UN runs out of food.By Aya Batrawy

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A world soccer tournament made for grandmothers 3:49

2h ago3:49

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A world soccer tournament for 'grannies' has wrapped up. The annual event allows women from all over the world to show off and be appreciated for their athleticism.By KUOW Staff

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Market volatility has Americans worried about their investments 3:37

1h ago3:37

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The S&P 500 is down about 8% since President Trump took office — that's the worst performance in a president's first 100 days since the early 1970s.By Laurel Wamsley

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VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts 3:34

32m ago3:34

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Medical research from the Department of Veterans Affairs has produced advances like the pacemaker, the CT scan, and the nicotine patch. Now VA scientists fear life-saving research will be scrapped as the Trump administration promises massive cuts of jobs and contracts.By Quil Lawrence