April is Autism Awareness Month. Dr. Stephen Kanne is the associate professor and executive director of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri. He spoke with Tom Miller over the phone about the autism spectrum and how medical researchers are studying early detection in helping children with autism.

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State Senator and Republican candidate running for Congress, Kyle McCarter spoke with Tom Miller this morning about what he will bring to the table against the incumbent John Shimkus....
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza (D) joins The Morning Newswatch....