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Episode 220: Keep Autism Weird
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Episode 220: Keep Autism Weird

Plus, our neurodivergent President
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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the hottest trend of 2024: autism. Plus, 30 seconds on that godawful debate, and Portland contiutes to out Portland itself.

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