YOU EARNED THIS
The Social Security & Medicare Podcast
From NCPSSM
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare
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Shawn Perry is a radio personality in the Washington, DC area who launched a show for older listeners called “The Senior Zone” 8 years ago — with no experience in broadcasting, but a passion for seniors’ issues. Before starting the radio show, Shawn spent 22 years in the U.S. Air Force and worked in the health services sector. Today, he talks about the importance of Social Security and Medicare, the scourge of ageism, and what inspired him to start his own radio show. (Hint: It had something to do with his grandmother.)
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About The Podcast
Advocating for a Decent Quality of Life for Older Americans
Brought to you by NCPSSM (The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare), the You Earned This Podcast features a new VIP guest each week, covering Social Security, Medicare, aging with dignity, and other vital topics affecting older Americans and their families today.
We discuss serious issues with a light touch. Tune in every week!
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Shawn Perry is a radio personality in the Washington, DC area who launched a show for older listeners called “The Senior Zone” 8 years ago — with no experience in broadcasting, but a passion for seniors’ issues. Before starting the radio show, Shawn spent 22 years in the U.S. Air Force and worked in the health services sector. Today, he talks about the importance of Social Security and Medicare, the scourge of ageism, and what inspired him to start his own radio show. (Hint: It had something to do with his grandmother.)
Michigan is a fascinating place — a swing state with a large senior population. In fact, 1 in 5 Michicanders is over 65. Our guest this week, Paula Cunningham, is on the forefront of seniors’ advocacy in the Great Lakes State. As director of AARP Michigan, she has a lot to say about the stresses of family caregivers, the value of home and community based care, and the future of Social Security — among many other things! Don’t miss this chat with a woman on a mission to improve the lives of older people in her state — and the family members who care for them.
62 year-old gyrocopter pilot Caroline Paul is an inspiration to Boomers seeking a sense of adventure in later life. She’s the author of the new book, “Why Fly: Seeking Awe, Healing, and Our True Selves in the Sky.” In this encore episode, Caroline shares her philosophy about approaching life courageously, while weighing risk and reward. A must-listen for anyone who dreams of soaring — literally or otherwise! Her book is available at carolinepaul.com.
Host Walter Gottlieb and digital media manager Shahab Shokouhi answer questions from our Facebook community about Social Security! And… we troll a few social media trolls! Questions include: How do we demonstrate that the $2.6 trillion in the Social Security trust fund is real? Are Social Security rules unfair to single people? And… Is Social Security constitutional? Hint: OF COURSE IT IS!
Starting with Season 1
MEET YOUR HOST
WALTER GOTTLIEB
Walter is Director of Communications at the National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare. He is responsible for the organization’s public messaging and communications strategies – including earned media, social media, the Entitled to Know blog, and media relations.
Walter is also an Emmy award-winning television and video producer, writer, and director. He produced programming for Discovery, History Channel, Smithsonian Networks, Animal Planet, and National Geographic, among others.
As the host of the podcast, Walter brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the subject, asking well-informed guests the most pressing questions our listeners want and need to know.
ABOUT NCPSSM
An Advocacy Group for Older Americans
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare (NCPSSM) routinely delivers letters of support or opposition to Congress and the White House on legislation that will impact the health and retirement security of older Americans now and in the future. Expert testimony from our President & CEO or policy advisors is also given during hearings before House and Senate committees.