Hugh Marks, the managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), has publicly defended the decision to commission Grace Tame for a new taxpayer-funded podcast titled 'Autistic AF'. The podcast premiered recently, but it has drawn significant criticism from the Jewish community due to Tame's controversial remarks about Israel. Marks clarified that Tame was engaged for the project prior to the emergence of the controversy surrounding her comments. He emphasized the podcast's relevance and importance for many Australians, particularly those with autism. Critics have voiced their concerns, including Alex Ryvchin, Executive Officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, who stated that Tame's employment sends a troubling message about her previous comments, which many interpreted as inciting violence against Jews. Tame's remarks during a radio interview, where she was questioned about her lack of condemnation for violence against Israeli women, have also been a focal point of the backlash. Despite the criticism, Marks maintains that Tame's podcast is a valuable contribution to discussions about autism.