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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
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National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Health Care Costs
Prescription Drug Costs
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Poverty In Seniors
Retirement Security
Rhode Island
Democratic Proposals
Republican Proposals
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Social Security Payroll Wage Cap
Nikki Haley
2024 Election

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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Dr. Helen Snyder
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Dr. Erlene Rosowsky
Clinical psychologist specializing in aging, teaching associate in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
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Jim Roosevelt
Grandson of Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, involved in health policy.
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Nancy Altman
Social Security Historian and president of Social Security Works.
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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
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David Tatel
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Former Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
Episode: (Encore Episode) Life Lessons from David Tatel - The First Blind Federal Judge

Host

Walter Gottlieb
Host of You Earned This, an advocate for social security and Medicare, with a focus on preserving earned benefits for seniors.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Keep Informed About Social Security and Medicare

    This podcast is professional without being slick. Very informative and up-to-date information for anyone concerned about the future of Medicare and Social Security. If you listen to the Best of 2025 episode, you'll get a feel for the wide variety of guests. Walter Gottlieb is an expert interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    intoit256
    Canada5 days ago
  • Straight info on SS & medicare - excellent host & guests

    This podcast is a great way to stay up-to-date on what’s REALLY going on with SS & Medicare and also other topics of concern for the aging population in the U.S. It’s a short listen (15-20 mins) once a week and well worth it. Host Walter Gottlieb is an excellent interviewer - he’s engaging and adds a spark of humor into the sometimes heavy subject matter. Well-produced and excellent guests who are really credible and relevant. Don’t hesitate - give this a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindybos
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the expert insights on Social Security and Medicare, feeling that the information is reliable and up-to-date.
The engaging style of the host makes complex topics entertaining and easier to digest for audiences.
Many cite the podcast as an invaluable resource for understanding benefits that directly impact seniors' lives.

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Exciting, New Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer's
Q: What is happening with the drugs, lecumbe and kesulma?
Both drugs have shown benefits in slowing clinical decline when treated at earlier stages, with ongoing studies expected to provide valuable insights.
Exciting, New Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer's
Q: Is there anything we can do that we know at this point anyway to prevent ourselves from developing Alzheimer's?
Yes, there are both medication interventions and behavioral strategies that can be employed to reduce the risk.
Exciting, New Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer's
Q: How common is it really?
About one in nine individuals over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Exciting, New Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer's
Q: What might that view of Alzheimer's miss or misunderstand?
It may miss the broader perspective of Alzheimer's as an umbrella term under which many symptoms and diseases fall, including different forms of dementia.
(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.

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1. Dr. Helen Snyder
2. Dr. Erlene Rosowsky
3. Jim Roosevelt
4. Nancy Altman
5. Charles Grassley
6. Anne Montgomery
7. Brendan Boyle
8. Melissa Burrows

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