{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657b32c48f98e20016664592/6807c75a6623d6861808a3c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":" “I’m Scared for Autistic People”: White House Journalist Exposes Dark Agendas Behind Autism ‘Cure’ Talk","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1745340197675-dd57a25b-9ff5-4449-b6c5-63b3e503cbef.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Autism is back in the political spotlight in the U.S., as Donald Trump and his Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announce a major study to “find the cause” of autism — reviving the long-debunked claim that vaccines may be to blame. The move has sparked concern among scientists, advocates, and the autistic community.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Ben is joined by <em>Independent</em> journalist, Washington correspondent, and author Eric Garcia to unpack what’s really at stake. They explore the dangers of anti-vax politics, the truth behind the so-called autism “epidemic,” and the billion-dollar autism industry — including who really profits.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As one of the few openly autistic reporters in Washington, Eric also explains why he fears for autistic people across the country.</p><p><br></p><p>_________________</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>1:54 What is Happening in the USA?</p><p>2:23 Anti Vaxxers &amp; Autism</p><p>5:01 Setting the Facts Straight: Business Profits VS Facts</p><p>7:04 The World of Autism in the 2016 Former Presidency</p><p>7:45 “Autism Is An Epidemic” VS The Facts Behind The Numbers</p><p>10:57 Looking For Someone To Blame: Autism is Not a Disease</p><p>12:35 Why is Autism a Priority in the USA?</p><p>14:06 The Autism Industry in the USA: How Big Is It and Who Profits?</p><p>16:00 What’s it like to be Autistic in the US? - A personal perspective</p><p>17:06 Parents of Autistic Children in the USA: The Fear is Real</p><p>19:08 Autism in America Under Joe Biden: What Was Happening?</p><p>20:13 Why Eric Love’s Politics</p><p>21:00 Why Don’t We Hear About Other Neurotypes?</p><p>22:05 ‘Aspie supremacy’ &amp; Elon Musk: Debunked</p><p>23:53 Two Narrative Extremes: Eliminate Autism VS Supreme Autistic Beings</p><p>24:30 How Does This All End?</p><p>25:41 Victor Perez: The Killing of an Autistic Teen in 12 Seconds</p><p>27:16 Why Eric Wrote His Book: Creating Autistic Acceptance</p><p>29:10 Connection: The Invisible Autistic String</p><p>30:37 Eric’s One Wish For the Future</p><p>30:51 Green Badge Segment</p><p>__________</p><p><br></p><p>On \"The Hidden 20%,\" host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Head of Production: Bella Neale</p><p>Assistant Producer: Phoebe De Leiburné</p><p>Video Editor: James Scriven</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</p><p>_____________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Follow &amp; subscribe…</p><p><br></p><p>Website: www.hidden20.org</p><p>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charity</p><p>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</p><p>Eric Garcia @ericmgarcia14</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a \"green dot\" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.</p>","author_name":"The Hidden 20%"}