Topic: Asperger S Syndrome

Elon Musk's appearance as host of Saturday Night Live is discussed, specifically his opening monologue disclosure that he has Asperger's syndrome. The hosts analyze his performance and physical mannerisms, suggesting the disclosure was a strategic move to make him more relatable to the audience.

Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old Swedish activist, gained international attention for her "school strike for climate" and her speech at the UN Climate Summit in Katowice. Thunberg called for radical emission reductions and highlighted the threat of the sixth mass extinction. Some observers have criticized the use of children in climate activism, characterizing the intense focus on existential threats as a form of psychological distress for youth.

A listener provides feedback regarding the media's characterization of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock as having Asperger's Syndrome. The discussion defends "Aspies," citing successful figures like Bill Gates and Dan Aykroyd, and criticizes the use of the diagnosis to explain violent behavior.

The hosts discuss the increasing frequency of autism and Asperger's diagnoses among millennials. They express skepticism toward claims that CAT scans can definitively prove a patient is on the autism spectrum, suggesting that doctors are using questionable science to push psychiatric medications and label young people with permanent disorders.

Family attorney Alan Shifman stated that Elliot Rodger was diagnosed with high-functioning Asperger's syndrome and was being treated by multiple professionals. The hosts discuss the use of the drug Risperdal and the father's mission to educate the world on the "broken" mental health system.

Ryan Garcia, a college student with Asperger's syndrome, seeks advice on selling handmade paper clip figurines to overcome unemployment. Suggestions are provided for him to create topical designs, such as figures going through TSA body scanners, and to market them as executive desk gifts.