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You Earned This: The Social Security & Medicare Podcast!

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Social Security
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Inflation Reduction Act
Income Inequality
Ageism
Social Security 2100 Act
Gabe Amo
National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Health Care Costs
Prescription Drug Costs
Fiscal Commission
Poverty In Seniors
Retirement Security
Rhode Island
Democratic Proposals
Republican Proposals
Social Security Payroll Wage Cap
Joe Biden
2024 Election
Nikki Haley

A Social Security & Medicare podcast from the folks fighting to preserve Americans' earned benefits! Each episode covers a different topic affecting American seniors and their families --- from ageism to long-term care. Brought to you by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Hosted by Walter Gottlieb. Featuring one topic and VIP guest per bite-sized episode. Each one is ... more

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What can you do to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's? And where are we with early detection and treatment? Dr. Heather Snyder of the Alzheimer's Association is here with news of exciting breakthroughs in the fight against a disease that affl... more

Dr. Erlene Rosowsky is a clinical psychologist at Harvard specializing in the field of aging --- or "geropsychology."  Her research and writings spring from a deep sense of empathy for seniors and their families. Today, she offers expert advice about... more

Shahab and Walter answer your questions about Social Security & Medicare --- and we troll the trolls! Is it time to scrap the payroll wage cap? Is Social Security really running out of money? And how do you switch from Medicare Advantage to tradition... more

We go behind the scenes of our new documentary film, "Social Security:  90 Years Strong." The story takes us from the 1930s, when Social Security was signed into law by FDR, to today --- when we are fighting to defend it from Trump & DOGE. Join direc... more

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Dr. Erlene Rosowsky
Clinical psychologist specializing in aging, teaching associate in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Episode: The Stories We Tell Ourselves as We Age & Other Insights on Growing Older
Nancy Altman
Social Security Historian and president of Social Security Works.
Episode: Social Security: 90 Years Strong --- Behind the Scenes of our New Documentary!
Charles Grassley
United States Senator from Iowa.
Episode: Social Security: 90 Years Strong --- Behind the Scenes of our New Documentary!
Anne Montgomery
Health policy expert
Episode: For Bot's Sake, Keep AI Out of Medicare!
Brendan Boyle
Ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee and champion for seniors
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Brendan Boyle: Trump Too Lazy To Learn How Social Security Works (Season 3 Premiere!)
Melissa Burrows
Director of Public Policy at Care Quest
Care Quest
Episode: (Encore Episode) Teeth Are Part of the Body, Too!
David Tatel
Retired federal judge who became the first blind federal appeals court judge
Former Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
Episode: (Encore Episode) Life Lessons from David Tatel - The First Blind Federal Judge
Tom Harkin
Former U.S. Senator from Iowa and chair of the advisory board at the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
Harkin Institute at Drake University
Episode: (Encore Episode) Tom Harkin Pulls No Punches
Jim Roosevelt
Grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and son of Congressman James Roosevelt Sr.
Episode: (Encore Episode) 2024 Was (Mostly) Better! Our Faves from Last Year

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Walter Gottlieb
Host of You Earned This: The Social Security & Medicare Podcast!

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • I wish I’d known about this sooner. Very insightful from people that really know what they are talking about. I’ll be a regular listener and looking forward to catching up on all the podcasts available.

    Audible
    4
    Jennifet Smith
    United States9 months ago
  • Insightful Important Information about Social Security

    I wish I’d known about this sooner. Very insightful from people that really know what they are talking about. I’ll be a regular listener and looking forward to catching up on all the podcasts available.

    Audible
    4
    Jennifet Smith
    United States10 months ago
  • No better expertise on Social Security and Medicare

    “You Earned This” features the best experts on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. They have an accurate understand of how my earned benefits could be impacted by the new Congress and President. The information you get here will be better and more up-to-date than any other source.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doug Addams
    United States10 months ago
  • My Go-to source

    I love this podcast. I have been listening for about a year and have learned so much about social security and Medicare. It’s always presented in an easy to understand and engaging way. The host manages to make this serious subject entertaining and he’s actually fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Cachoo
    United States10 months ago

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Features the best experts related to Social Security and Medicare, providing up-to-date, accurate information.
Each episode is engaging and presented in an easy-to-understand way, making serious topics entertaining.

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(Encore Episode) Teeth Are Part of the Body, Too!
Q: Why doesn't traditional Medicare cover dental services?
Melissa stated that the divide between the dental and medical industries and the lack of evidence at the time of original Medicare legislation contributed to this exclusion.
(Encore Episode) Teeth Are Part of the Body, Too!
Q: Can you help us get a sense of how many seniors are skipping getting proper dental care because they don't have insurance and or they can't afford it?
Melissa explained that nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries did not have a dental visit within a year due to cost barriers.
(Encore Episode) Teeth Are Part of the Body, Too!
Q: When is the last time you went to the dentist?
Melissa mentioned that it's been a little longer than it should be, but it's been within the past year, and she has insurance.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves as We Age & Other Insights on Growing Older
Q: What advice do you have for forming friendships later in life?
It is important to take initiative and recognize that friendships can take different forms at different stages of life.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves as We Age & Other Insights on Growing Older
Q: How can humor help older adults cope with aging?
Humor helps by allowing individuals to label and laugh at the absurdities of life, promoting flexible responses to challenges.

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This podcast focuses on critical issues affecting American seniors and their families, particularly regarding Social Security and Medicare. The content explores a variety of topics, including the impact of legislation on these benefits, ageism, and the complex nature of Medicare Advantage plans. The discussions often feature expert guests who share valuable insights and advocate for the preservation and improvement of social safety nets. Unique in its approach, the podcast is digestible, with each episode being short and targeted, making complex issues accessible to listeners who seek to understand their benefits thoroughly and advocate for their rights.

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