How Autism Became His Superpower: The Leland Vittert Story
October 31, 2025
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How Autism Became His Superpower: The Leland Vittert Story
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<div>He’s covered revolutions, disasters, and political meltdowns. Now, former Fox News host turned News Nation anchor Leland Vittert covers something even bigger—himself. In his new book, he shares how understanding life on the spectrum helped him finally find peace in a world that never stops talking. Bullied mercilessly as a child and delayed in his learning, Leland mastered his ability to observe, listen, and unpack the real news story. Rick Wilson joins him for a candid, often funny, always human look at neurodiversity, purpose, and what happens when a journalist turns the camera inward.<br /><strong>•<br />•<br />•<br />•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br />You can follow Leland Vittert on X @LelandVittert and you can find <em>Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism</em>, wherever fine books are sold.<br /><br />Rick Wilson is on X at @TheRickWilson, on Bluesky at @TheRickWilson.bsky.social, and you can check out Rick's Substack at <a href="http://therickwilson.substack.com/">therickwilson.substack.com</a>. You can check out more of LP's work at <a href="http://www.lincolnproject.us/">www.lincolnproject.us</a> and on X at @ProjectLincoln. </div>
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