Aug 6

Lies, theft, and cover-up: the history of Monopoly you've never heard

Monopoly is one of the best-selling board games of all time. It heralds free market economics and celebrates the American dream. That's a far cry from the original intent. This week on our series Hidden Histories, we go back in time to reveal the swindling and cover ups that robb ... Show More

49m 49s

Aug 4

The song that fueled protests and a legacy of hope

In our final installment of AP250, how We Shall Overcome became the anthem of generations of protestors. Today on the show, we revisit an episode from the NPR archives about the legacy of hope found in the lyrics of this timeless song. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy per ... Show More

19m 26s

Jul 30

The lightbulb conspiracy is both real and everywhere

Over the next few episodes, we present Hidden Histories: stories that will make you rethink how the world works. First up, the conspiracy behind the lightbulb—and how it came to shape the entire consumer economy. If you ever wondered why your tech outdates so quickly or just plai ... Show More

31m 49s

Feb 2025

You're That Light

On the podcast this week: Stories about Black love, staying true to yourself, and remembering the loved ones who made us.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privac ... Show More

12m 27s

Sep 2021

In 'We're Not Broken,' Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism

Whether you know it or not, you know somebody who is autistic. So if you think autism doesn't affect you, you're wrong, says Eric Garcia.In this episode, Garcia, author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, talks about myths surrounding autism, how to talk about ... Show More

22 m

Mar 2022

Creating a Meaningful Life: Authentic Approaches Across the Lifespan with Maisie Soetantyo

<p>In this episode, we talk about what it means to cultivate an authentic life together with our autistic clients, from early childhood through adulthood. Our guest, Maisie Soetantyo, is an openly autistic family and inclusivity consultant who founded the Autism Career Pathways. ... Show More

44m 45s

Apr 2025

Autism Myths or Inconvenient Truths? 5 autism beliefs that may be stopping growth

In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Host Louloua Smadi El Hajj and guest Krystel Alhayek come together for Autism Awareness Month to unpack 5 common myths about autism that may be standing in the way of real growth—for parents, professionals, and autistic individuals thems ... Show More

36 m

Feb 2024

Preparing Autistic People for the Lives They Want to Live with Dr. Monique Botha

<p>As professionals, we are always working towards something with our Autistic clients. But are we working on the things that will truly help them lead the lives they want to live? In this episode, Autistic researcher Dr. Monique Botha helps us dive into the nuance, meaning, and ... Show More

1h 7m

Mar 2021

Episode 23 - Melissa Grady

On the myth of a balanced life and finding a partner who gets you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

38m 26s

Apr 2022

Live more freely with autism, and nurture inclusivity

Autistic people are constantly forced to suppress who they are as a means of pleasing a neurotypical world. Social psychologist Devon Price not only wants to give them permission to take off that mask and be themselves, but believes that doing so allows everyone to lead happier l ... Show More

22m 46s

Bonus: We're Not Broken