Best Actually Autistic Podcasts (2025)

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168 | what therapies are families ACTUALLY doing? 12:37

24d ago12:37

12:37

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 In this mini episode, Dr. Tay shares what families with autistic children are ACTUALLY doing in terms of therapy and support services. Emphasizing the importance of quality over quantity, Dr. Tay discusses common therapies like ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health support. The ep…

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Remember when the internet was… good? What happened? 15:49

11h ago15:49

15:49

The internet was once a user-friendly place built to connect people, but now it’s rife with bots picking fights, AI fakery and algorithms hellbent on selling you something. In the new CBC podcast Understood: Who Broke the Internet?, tech journalist Cory Doctorow breaks down what he calls the "enshittification" of the internet — and who’s responsibl…

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The fight to save the axolotl, an ever-smiling salamander 9:55

11h ago9:55

9:55

The axolotl is a salamander that always appears to be smiling, making them popular as aquarium pets or as characters in video games like Minecraft. But the species is endangered in their natural habitat in Mexico, where researchers are working hard to preserve them.

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Is Israel flouting international law by blocking Gaza aid? 19:20

11h ago19:20

19:20

Israel has blocked any humanitarian aid from entering Gaza for two months, with aid agencies now warning that thousands of children are experiencing severe malnutrition. Matt Galloway talks to lawyer Michael Byers about what Israel’s obligations are under international law, and Moumen al-Natour, a lawyer who has organized public demonstrations agai…

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Air traffic controllers lose sight of planes for 90 seconds 20:41

11h ago20:41

20:41

Air traffic controllers reportedly lost track of planes for 90 seconds at Newark airport recently in a chaotic radar outage that prompted some staff to take stress leave. We look at what led to this nightmare scenario, and what needs to be done to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

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172 | shining light on high support needs with Jessie Mewshaw, MS, CCC-SLP 54:00

1d ago54:00

54:00

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 In this episode, Dr. Tay chats with Jessie Mewshaw, a speech language pathologist, to discuss the often overlooked topic of medium and high support needs in autism. They dive into why this conversation is vital, sharing personal experiences and professional insights. Jessie discusses her unique journey …

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Why India-Pakistan conflict is ‘last thing the world needs’ 12:17

1d ago12:17

12:17

Dozens of people were killed when India fired missiles into Pakistan on Wednesday. India says it was targeting alleged militants linked to a terrorist attack in Kashmir last month, but Pakistan has repeatedly denied any involvement in that massacre — and described the missile strikes as an act of war. The CBC’s Salimah Shivji joins us from Mumbai t…

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Talking about seniors and sex in long-term care homes 26:39

1d ago26:39

26:39

Most people don’t like to think about their parents having sex, but their grandparents? Educator Mary Connell helps long-term care workers get comfortable with talking about the sexual needs of seniors, especially when it comes to issues around sexual health, dementia and consent.

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Electing a pope is like The Traitors, says Conclave author Robert Harris 12:14

1d ago12:14

12:14

Robert Harris got rare access to the Vatican as he was writing Conclave, the novel that inspired the 2024 film starring Ralph Fiennes. He joins Matt Galloway to dig into what will happen behind closed doors as cardinals convene today to elect the next pope — and explains why the group dynamics aren't that different from a reality TV show.…

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What Trump’s 100% tariffs would mean for Canadian film and TV 19:47

1d ago19:47

19:47

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised 100 per cent tariffs on movies produced outside the United States — but no one is quite sure what that means. We look at what’s driving film and television productions out of the U.S., and what tariffs would mean for workers here in Canada.

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Jordan Peterson EXPOSED as CON ARTIST in HUMILIATING Interview | Guests: AusPill and Sarah Stock 2:02:36

1d ago2:02:36

2:02:36

➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Sometimes, you have to wonder - are James Lindsay and Jordan Peterson being completely serious? Is anyone falling for the damage control tactics anymore? Possibly - but the decline of The Daily Wire might indicate otherwise. Also - more violence against White people c…

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It’s time to pick a new pope. How does the conclave work? 23:33

2d ago23:33

23:33

The conclave to select a new pope starts Wednesday in Rome. Matt Galloway talks to journalist JD Flynn and writer Randy Boyagoda about who the frontrunners are, how long the conclave might be, and how the next pontiff might shape the future of the Catholic Church.

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A rare look inside Iran, where women are pushing back 16:37

2d ago16:37

16:37

The CBC’s Margaret Evans recently travelled to Iran on a rare reporting trip, where she saw a striking number of women choosing not to wear headscarves. Evans discusses what's fuelling this act of defiance against the Islamic regime, whether a crackdown is coming, and what the young Iranians she met want for themselves and their nation.…

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Carney meets Trump today. Will it be a repeat of Zelenskyy’s visit? 20:06

2d ago20:06

20:06

What kind of reception awaits Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House? The Liberal leader meets U.S. President Donald Trump this afternoon, but some observers are mindful of the public disparaging that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy endured in the Oval Office earlier this year. Matt Galloway talks to experts who’ve been at these type…

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Will Alberta vote on leaving Canada in 2026? 10:09

2d ago10:09

10:09

Premier Danielle Smith says there could be a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada as early as next year, if citizens who want one gather enough signatures. Mike Solberg, a former staffer in Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, digs into the separatist sentiment in the province — and Smith’s list of demands for Prime Minister Mark Carne…

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Voters most worried about tariffs didn’t vote Liberal, analysis suggests 10:33

3d ago10:33

10:33

The Canadians most vulnerable to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs voted for the Conservatives in last week’s federal election, according to analysis from Jennifer Robson, a professor of political management at Carleton University. She explains how she crunched the numbers, and what it might mean for how Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney engag…

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Companies bending knee to Trump will face consequences: union leader 19:35

3d ago19:35

19:35

It is “reckless” and “premature” for General Motors to cut roughly 750 jobs at its Oshawa plant in response to U.S. tariffs, says Jeff Gray, Unifor’s local 222 president. He tells Matt Galloway that companies that “bend a knee to Donald Trump” will face consequences as a result.

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So many foods have added protein. How much do you actually need? 21:53

3d ago21:53

21:53

Food with added protein is big business these days, with companies putting it in everything from candy to water to dog food. We break down how the food industry has capitalized on the protein rush, and ask a dietitian how much of the supplement we actually need — and what’s the best way to get it.

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More people are running marathons. What does it really take? 13:51

3d ago13:51

13:51

Record numbers of people are running marathons around the world, with tens of thousands completing the Toronto and Vancouver marathons this weekend. We dig into the appeal with Professor Fran Garrad-Cole, who oversees a university course on what it takes, both physically and psychologically.

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Worried about travelling across U.S. border? Listen to this 20:10

6d ago20:10

20:10

Canadians travelling to the U.S. have been warned to “expect scrutiny” at the border, including the possibility that border officials may search their electronic devices and detain them for questioning. Matt Galloway talks to immigration lawyer Heather Segal and cybersecurity expert Ron Deibert about what Canadians should think about before travell…

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Can parties work together to make Canada less reliant on U.S.? 20:04

6d ago20:04

20:04

Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out his government’s priorities, from domestic issues like housing and immigration to upcoming negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump. Matt Galloway talks to Conservative MP Jamil Jivani and Liberal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne about how Canada can become less reliant on the U.S. in the fac…

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The AI recipe website that told people how to make cocaine 22:44

6d ago22:44

22:44

So-called vibecoding can turn anyone into a website creator, by getting AI to do the coding work based on your instructions. But experts are warning about the risks after a cooking website called RecipeNinja.ai suggested recipes for things like cyanide-laced ice cream, cholera-inspired chocolate cake and cocaine.…

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White Mom Calls Black Autistic Toddler SLUR, EVIL or JUSTIFIED? | Guests: Mersh and Royce of ROTC 2:01:06

7d ago2:01:06

2:01:06

➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: After a kerfuffle of sorts between a white Mom, her son, and a black family, a GiveSendGo has skyrocketed to $60,000 to protect the Mom and her son from possible repercussions - were her actions justified or just another case of white RACISM? Mersh and Royce of ROTC j…

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S1.E10: Is RFK Right About Autism? 27:23

7d ago27:23

27:23

Let's address the recent controversial comments made by RFK about autism. Besides his speech being factually incorrect and laced with scientific inaccuracies, RFK positing autism as an epidemic that is destroying children and families is harmful for a number of reasons: Distracts us from advocating for systemic change, better support, and accommoda…

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RFK Jr. is dehumanizing autistic people, says writer 24:11

7d ago24:11

24:11

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says autistic kids will never hold a job, write a poem or go on a date — but writer and autistic person Sarah Kurchak says that simply isn’t true. She explains why the autistic community is so alarmed by RFK Jr.'s statements, and by his pledge to find a “cause” for autism by September.…

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The top 10 vacation spots in Canada — voted by you! 17:06

7d ago17:06

17:06

Where’s the best place to visit in Canada? For weeks, listeners have been voting for the vacation spots they love across this big, beautiful country to build The Current’s travel bucket list. Rick Mercer joins Matt Galloway to reveal the top 10. Did your favourite place make the list?

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Getting older is hard. Does doing it alone have to be worse? 27:13

7d ago27:13

27:13

Getting older is difficult, but it can be even harder on your own. As part of our series As We Age, we look at the complications of aging without friends or family nearby — and where people can find the support they need.

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Witnessing The COMPLETE COLLAPSE of American Society | Guests: Gavin McInnes and Anthony Cumia 1:35:57

8d ago1:35:57

1:35:57

➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Here in America - things seem to only be getting worse by the day, and declining rapidly.. But thankfully, we have just the people in studio who can FIX all of our problems.. Gavin McInnes and Anthony Cumia join us for a special episode of NIGHTLY OFFENSIVE on RIFT TV…

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171 | embracing uncertainty in this season: personal reflections and parenting applications 48:56

8d ago48:56

48:56

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 In this episode, Dr. Tay addresses the current uncertainties of the autism space and how it applies to clinical practice, her personal business, and your parenting journey. She provides an honest reflection on the challenges of navigating unknowns, both personally and within the context of autism care. …

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What this young designer learned, disguised as an 85-year-old 13:07

8d ago13:07

13:07

Back in the 1970s, the young designer Patricia Moore travelled the U.S. disguised as an 85-year-old — and experienced the real struggle of navigating the world as an older person. Moore went on to become a leading figure in inclusive design, and finding practical solutions to create a world that doesn't leave seniors behind.…

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Can the Liberals and Conservatives find common ground? 19:57

8d ago19:57

19:57

In their election night speeches, Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre both pledged to find ways to work with other parties to protect Canadians against the threats of tariffs and annexation from U.S. President Donald Trump. Matt Galloway discusses what kind of common ground the parties can find, and whether they’ll d…

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What are other countries doing about Trump’s tariffs? 20:06

8d ago20:06

20:06

How is the rest of the world responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs? We check in with reporters in Japan, South Africa and the EU to see what Canada could learn from negotiations around the globe.

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How spirit of bayanihan is helping B.C. Filipinos after tragedy 10:31

8d ago10:31

10:31

Four days after 11 people were killed at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, there’s been an outpouring of support and caregiving among the Filipino community. We hear how this tight-knit community is coming together in the spirit of co-operation known as bayanihan, and visit a kitchen where local businesses are preparing food for victims and thei…

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Total Indian TAKEOVER: Has The WEST Completely FALLEN? | Guest: Josh Denny 2:08:33

9d ago2:08:33

2:08:33

➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: The Canadian elections were just held - and it looks like the country is on a path to become even browner than it previously was. Is it completely over for white people in western countries? Speaking of browns - one congressman introduced articles to impeach Trump. Bu…

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What just happened? Everything you need to know about election night 1:10:20

9d ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will form Canada’s next government, though it remains unclear if he will lead a minority or majority parliament. Matt Galloway digs into what happened overnight, from where the Liberals won and lost, to the collapse of the NDP and Jagmeet Singh’s resignation, to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre losing his seat in the …

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You're Such A F*cking Peach 49:26

10d ago49:26

49:26

🎙️ Episode Title: You’re Such a F*cking Peach Description:In this dopamine-drenched, heart-bursting episode, we’re joined by the absolute ray of sunshine that is Lauren from Vintage Peach Beauty – a neurodivergent salon owner, artist, and all-around badass who’s built a space so magical it snagged an award at the Rainbow Convention (and made us cry…

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Grey divorce: Why more Canadians are separating later in life 23:48

10d ago23:48

23:48

Marnie Wraith had a comfortable life with her husband, but as she got older she started to wonder if good enough was really good enough. Deciding she had more life to live, Wraith became one of an increasing number of Canadians getting a so-called grey divorce — and navigating all the social, personal and financial upheaval that came with it.…

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Need vacation ideas? Canadians share their favourite spots 8:12

10d ago8:12

8:12

Two more listeners make the case for their favourite vacation spots, hoping to win a place on The Current’s list of great Canadian travel destinations. Emilie English shares what she loves about the Cariboo-Chilcotin region in B.C., and Tania Millen takes us on a trip to Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. You can see the full shortlist and vo…

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Why Sarajevo is rebuilding its luge track 18:32

10d ago18:32

18:32

Sarajevo's luge track was the pride of the city during the 1984 Olympics, but now it’s overgrown with weeds and riddled with bullet holes from the Bosnian war. A new film called The Track, screening at the Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto, explores how a group of young athletes and their coach are trying to bring this piece of their city's history…

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Filipino community reeling after festival killings, says organizer 20:55

10d ago20:55

20:55

RJ Aquino sat on the curb and wept Sunday morning, close to the spot where an SUV rammed into the Lapu Lapu street festival in Vancouver the night before, killing 11 people. Aquino, chair of Filipino BC, says his community is grieving and coming together to heal — and he’s been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from people who want to help.…

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EP43: Autistic, Transgender, and Thriving 45:00

11d ago45:00

45:00

millie (they/them) joins me to talk about autistic culture, creativity, surviving in a neurotypical world, and finding true community. We get into late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, harm reduction, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), and why autistic spaces can feel like a breath of fresh air. millie also shares how surviving — and thriv…

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Migrants living in fear of Trump’s deportation push 22:51

13d ago22:51

22:51

U.S. President Donald Trump is making good on his pledge to conduct the "largest mass deportation in history,” sweeping up both undocumented migrants and people with work permits and legal protections. We discuss the master database that DOGE is building to track and surveil immigrants, and hear what it’s like to live under that shadow.…

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The election is days away. Do voters have a surprise up their sleeve? 19:50

13d ago19:50

19:50

This federal election has had its fair share of surprises, from who’s pulled ahead to how engaged Canadians have been. Matt Galloway discusses what we’ve learned on the campaign trail — and whether tightening polls suggest more surprises in store — with the CBC’s Rosemary Barton, Toronto Star’s Ryan Tumilty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz…

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She found beautiful art in a bargain bin. How’d it get there? 17:13

13d ago17:13

17:13

When Sonja Krawesky found a pair of bright and beautiful sculptures in a bargain bin at a Hamilton, Ont. store, she knew there had to be a story behind them. Her quest to find out where they came from led to a new friend — and a lesson about the kindness of strangers.

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The ultimate travel list: Lake Laberge and Stratford 9:12

13d ago9:12

9:12

Two more listeners make the case for their favourite vacation spots, hoping to win a place on The Current’s list of great Canadian travel destinations. Richard Smith shares what he loves about Lake Laberge in Yukon, and Sharon McKenzie celebrates the vibrant cultural life of Stratford, Ont. You can see the full shortlist and vote for your favourite…

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Mocking GOD? Conservative Satire “Comedy” Site Mocks Christianity and Pope | Guest: Pastor Joel Webbon 2:26:46

14d ago2:26:46

2:26:46

➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: On the heels of Jordan B. Peterson running interference for the Daily Wire, another scuffle has emerged between Christians and non-Christians. This time, it’s regarding Christ is King - yet again - and mocking the death of the Pope right after Easter MAYBE wasn’t in g…

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How to Make Friends as an Autistic Adult 15:25

14d ago15:25

15:25

Difficulty making friends as an adult is not an experience unique to neurodivergent people. However, when you add our unique worldview and our diverse ways of processing, along with our recovery needs, it can feel (and sometimes even be) almost impossible. Let’s break down some of the challenges and the experiments we can try to find a practice tha…

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Sexual assault trial of 5 ex-world junior hockey players begins 19:48

14d ago19:48

19:48

The trial of five former world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault has begun in London, Ont., with the Crown telling jurors that the case will centre on what constitutes consent — and what does not. Matt Galloway talks to The Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doolittle, who is at the trial; and Landon Kenney, an educator who teaches hockey players…

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In a small Alaskan town, the Canada-U.S. fight feels personal 23:33

14d ago23:33

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The small Alaskan town of Skagway usually welcomes plenty of visitors from neighbouring Yukon, but this year Canadians aren’t coming because of tensions with the U.S. The CBC’s Julia Pagel went to Skagway, where people say that the financial hit to tourism is bad, but what really hurts is watching years of friendship break down before their eyes.…

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Could Mark Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram and Whatsapp? 8:15

14d ago8:15

8:15

Meta and Google have been hit with landmark antitrust trials recently, centred on allegations of operating illegal monopolies. The CBC’s Nora Young breaks down what this might mean for the power of major tech companies, and the people who use their platforms every day.

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