Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels Leland Vittert on the Middle East War, legacy media corruption, and his journey with autism.
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Sep 10, 2025 
Leland Vittert, Chief Washington anchor for News Nation and autism advocate, dives deep into pressing topics from the Middle East to media ethics. He shares gripping stories from his time as a war correspondent, navigating complex personal and professional challenges. Vittert also opens up about his journey with autism, highlighting the important dynamics between parents and children. The conversation touches on the political landscape, media biases, and the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in today's polarized climate.
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Ask 'Is There Anything We Can Do?'
- Do not accept a diagnosis as a final sentence; ask practitioners if anything can be done and push for interventions.
- Leland's father refused passive accommodation and focused on skills training to improve outcomes.
We Should Ask Why Autism Rates Rose
- Leland argues the rise in autism diagnoses isn't fully explained by surveillance and urges open scientific inquiry into causes.
- He criticizes the taboo against asking certain causal questions and calls for unbiased research.
Cost Of Tough Questions At Fox
- Leland recounts being sidelined at Fox after aggressively questioning 2020 election fraud claims and receiving hostile internal texts.
- He says doing straightforward journalism cost him his anchoring role.
