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Live from APFCON 2025: Autism, Science & Controversy with Van Jones

Live from APFCON 2025: Autism, Science & Controversy with Van Jones

Update: 2025-05-30
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Live from the APF Conference, Van Jones joins us for a brief but powerful conversation on the politicization of science, autism myths, and the fallout from COVID-19. He shares candid thoughts on RFK Jr.'s controversial claims, the real impact on young people, and why we can't afford to ignore these conversations. Honest, urgent, and unfiltered—this is one you don’t want to miss. 


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00:21 Van Jones Live from the APF Conference

00:43 COVID & Credibility of Science

03:26 RFK Jr., Autism, & Misinformation

04:26 The Danger of Stereotyping Autism

05:05 Talent on the Spectrum

05:46 Final Reflections & What Keeps Van Going

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Live from APFCON 2025: Autism, Science & Controversy with Van Jones

Live from APFCON 2025: Autism, Science & Controversy with Van Jones

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