EPISODES & TRANSCRIPTS
“Aging Well is a Right, Not a Privilege” — with NCOA’s Ramsey Alwin
EPISODE 324 The CEO of the nation's longest-serving national seniors' organization says, "Aging well is a right, not a privilege!" In this episode, NCOA's Ramsey Alwin tells us about some amazing tools that older Americans (and their...
Defending Seniors in the Great Lakes State – AARP’s Paula Cunningham
EPISODE 323 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...
Why Fly? A Boomer Takes to the Sky w/author Caroline Paul
EPISODE 322 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...
The “President of Chaos” w/Political Consultant Jim Crounse
EPISODE 321 Veteran political consultant Jim Crounse says Trump's chaotic presidency is hurting the Republicans' chances in the 2026 midterms. Jim, a Democrat from the red state of Nebraska, takes the temperature of the election cycle --...
Super Scam-Fighter Kathy Stokes
EPISODE 320 Seniors are not the only group targeted by scammers, but they can be especially vulnerable. In this episode, AARP's chief fraud prevention expert, Kathy Stokes, shares important advice for protecting yourself -- and your older...
Frances Perkins: “God, FDR, and the Common Workingmen”
EPISODE 319 Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins was the first female cabinet member in U.S. history. Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins is known as the "Mother of Social Security" for her pivotal role in the creation of...
“It Takes So Little to Do So Much” – Activist & Entrepreneur Tula Thompson
EPISODE 318 Not only can everyone make a difference, says activist & entrepreneur Tula Thompson, but just by doing a little, you can have a big impact. One of Tula's passions is protecting Social Security and Medicare. And when Tula...
The Mother of Mindfulness – Dr. Ellen Langer
EPISODE 317 This episode is a must-listen, featuring the "Mother of Mindfulness," Dr. Ellen Langer of Harvard University. She explains that mindfulness is a key to healthy aging - both mentally and physically. Dr. Langer gives helpful...
A Professor’s Take on Trump’s Medicaid Cuts
EPISODE 316 Tim Layton is a professor of public policy & economics at the University of Virginia. He analyzes Medicaid policy and its impact on real people. Professor Layton disagrees with some progressive arguments about health...
Living to 100 and Beyond – Super Aging with Author William J. Kole
EPISODE 314 More of us will be living to 100 and beyond, says Bill Kole, author of "The Big 100." But do we want to? And how will we pay the bills for all those extra decades? What is the impact of "super aging" on Social Security? Bill...