Episode Details

Leland Vittert, American journalist and anchor for NewsNation, joins Allie to discuss his book "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, a Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism." Through the interview, Leland discusses his secret diagnoses with autism as a child while his parents rejected accommodations and taught him to conquer adversity head-on. From relentless bullying throughout school to Middle East war zones and network news, Leland credits his dad’s “adapt to the world” philosophy for his success. Heart-wrenching, hope-filled stories prove that hardship forges character, tough parental love yields resilient adults, and God redeems every struggle.

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Timecodes:

(00:00) Intro

(02:50) Nicknamed "Lucky"

(08:30) Growing Up with Differences

(13:45) Hands Off Approach Parenting

(19:50) What Makes a Great Teacher

(24:50) Journalism Career

(29:40) Working in the Middle East

(36:40) Learning Through Adversity

(42:30) Current State of Journalism

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