“I’m Scared for Autistic People”: White House Journalist Exposes Dark Agendas Behind Autism ‘Cure’ Talk

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.


In this episode, Ben is joined by Independent 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. 


As one of the few openly autistic reporters in Washington, Eric
also explains why he fears for autistic people across the
country.


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00:00 Introduction


1:54 What is Happening in the USA?


2:23 Anti Vaxxers & Autism


5:01 Setting the Facts Straight: Business Profits VS Facts


7:04 The World of Autism in the 2016 Former Presidency


7:45 “Autism Is An Epidemic” VS The Facts Behind The Numbers


10:57 Looking For Someone To Blame: Autism is Not a Disease


12:35 Why is Autism a Priority in the USA?


14:06 The Autism Industry in the USA: How Big Is It and Who
Profits?


16:00 What’s it like to be Autistic in the US? - A personal
perspective


17:06 Parents of Autistic Children in the USA: The Fear is Real


19:08 Autism in America Under Joe Biden: What Was Happening?


20:13 Why Eric Love’s Politics


21:00 Why Don’t We Hear About Other Neurotypes?


22:05 ‘Aspie supremacy’ & Elon Musk: Debunked


23:53 Two Narrative Extremes: Eliminate Autism VS Supreme
Autistic Beings


24:30 How Does This All End?


25:41 Victor Perez: The Killing of an Autistic Teen in 12 Seconds


27:16 Why Eric Wrote His Book: Creating Autistic Acceptance


29:10 Connection: The Invisible Autistic String


30:37 Eric’s One Wish For the Future


30:51 Green Badge Segment


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