Best Autism Science Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Why science? 0:55

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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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Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope 2:30

15h ago2:30

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The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.By Jason DeRose

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What to watch for when the White House releases Trump's first budget proposal 3:55

14h ago3:55

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President Trump's team is expected to soon preview his first budget proposal. We explain what parts matter.By Danielle Kurtzleben

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A tax loophole allowed Americans to buy lots of cheap stuff from China. Not anymore 2:43

15h ago2:43

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The U.S. will start collecting import fees on small packages from China, much of which comes from Chinese e-commerce sites. Consumers are panicking.By Emily Feng

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Nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards – Broadway's highest honors – are announced 2:40

14h ago2:40

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While Broadway's box office is approaching pre-pandemic levels, fewer shows are making money, so the showcase of the national Tony broadcast is an invaluable marketing tool.By Jeff Lunden

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Chinatowns feel the impact of Trump's tariffs 3:51

14h ago3:51

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Chinatowns across the nation are vibrant, cultural and economic centers for Asian Americans, tourists and residents alike. How are they faring with the Trump administration's steep tariffs?By Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman

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Waltz is out at the White House. What's next for Trump's national security adviser? 4:28

14h ago4:28

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In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he's nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.By Asma Khalid

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Boosting crawfish frog numbers by moving their eggs 4:06

14h ago4:06

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Crawfish frog numbers are on decline due to habitat loss. But scientists in Indiana are working to return species to a historic site.By Tim Jagielo

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This week in science: Minecraft, perfecting a pasta dish and new cancer research 7:38

14h ago7:38

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Scientists are using the video game Minecraft to study how humans learn, perfecting a classic Roman pasta dish with science, and a possible reason why more young people are getting colorectal cancer.By Regina G. Barber

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President Trump has taken measures to bring back timber jobs. Will they work? 4:39

14h ago4:39

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Tariffs on foreign timber and an executive order suspending environmental regulations could revive a domestic logging industry. But it's unclear if the economics will support exploitation of forests.By Ellis Juhlin

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Millennials and Gen Zers will outnumber Baby Boomers in Australia's upcoming election 3:58

14h ago3:58

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A record 18 million Australians are registered to vote in Saturday's national election. And for the first time, Millennials and Gen-Z will overtake Baby Boomers to form the dominant voting bloc.By Kristina Kukolja

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Students at FSU demand better safety measures after shooting on campus 3:40

16h ago3:40

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After a campus shooting in April, students at Florida State University are demanding more safety measures. It was the second shooting on the campus in just over a decade.By Regan McCarthy

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Meet the hungry caterpillar's punk cousin — the 'bone collector' 3:20

15h ago3:20

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A newly discovered species of caterpillar eats other bugs and then wears their dead bodies.By Matthew Cloutier

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How do you measure the effectiveness of a consumer boycott? 3:51

17h ago3:51

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President Trump's attacks on DEI programs in the federal government have led many corporations, like Target, to ditch their own policies. The big box store now faces a boycott over its decision.By Julia Ritchey

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Palantir's growing role in the Trump administration 3:44

16h ago3:44

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Palantir is a mysterious and powerful data analytics firm co-founded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel. In the Trump White House, the company is gaining new influence.By Bobby Allyn

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RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines 4:14

16h ago4:14

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The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.By Rob Stein

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'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires 3:57

17h ago3:57

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Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.By Bob Mondello

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Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi 3:27

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

2d 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

2d 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

1d 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

1d 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

1d 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

2d 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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