An AARP Take On Today

Norman Mineta – a prisoner in an internment camp during World War II and former member of congress, mayor and cabinet secretary – reflects on the lessons he’s learned over the past five decades to help build a better future. Mineta's life, identity and accomplishments are the focus of Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story, a new documentary on PBS and streaming on PBS.org for a limited time through June 17.

On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, AARP pays tribute to those who played a role on that historic day in a new video series narrated by Bryan Cranston and featuring letters from service members rare video footage of the war.  AARP’s TJ Cooney, producer and director of “Letters from D-Day,” joins to share a behind the scenes look about the origins of the video series.

An estimated 48 billion robocalls came into the United States last year, and according to a recent AARP survey, nearly half of U.S. adults receive seven or more robocalls per week. Tune in to hear how to fight back against the flood of annoying robocalls. Visit aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork for more information on protecting yourself from scams.

On this week’s episode, AARP’s Troy Broussard discusses important caregiving resources for veterans and their families and a new campaign aimed to protect veterans from fraud.

Bob Love, editor-in-chief of AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, discusses his interview Jean Chatzky, financial editor of NBC TODAY and AARP Financial Ambassador, on how to plan for a more secure retirement.

Travelers lost almost $70 million to travel related scams last year and a new AARP survey found many travelers may have a blind spot when it comes to protecting themselves. Tune in to pick up some new tips to avoid scams when planning your next vacation.   Also, an update on last week’s episode: reports indicate that President Trump has signaled his support for the legislation, and has directed HHS Secretary Alex Azar to work with Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis.

Last week, Florida residents drove as much as eight hours to be a part of AARP's first “Stop Rx Greed” town hall and share their stories with AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other state leaders. There is growing bipartisan support for action on the epidemic of high prescription drug prices in Florida and it’s sweeping across the country.

Established just last year, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will host the U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Pine Needles on May 16-19. Matt Sawicki, the USGA’s championship director, and Juli Inkster, hall-of-famer and seven-time major champion, discuss the newest USGA major championship and what it could mean for the future of the sport.

Everyone occasionally has lapses in memory, but the challenge is to understand when those lapses indicate a more significant problem. When does it warrant a visit to the doctor’s? Dr. Alicia Georges, AARP National Volunteer President, discusses brain health and healthy aging.

When planning for future care, there are boxes to check to ensure you or a loved one’s preferences are met. It’s no one’s favorite conversation topic, but it’s important. This week Amanda Singleton, a caregiving expert and attorney who is dedicated to providing estate planning services, explains what these documents are and why they are necessary.

The combined economic activity of Americans age 50 and over rivals the world’s wealthiest nations. Joe Coughlin discusses this economic powerhouse, collectively known as the Longevity Economy. Coughlin serves as the director of MIT’s AgeLab, an AARP board member and author of “The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World's Fastest-Growing, Most Misunderstood Market.”

This episode was originally published on September 6, 2018. Tommy John explains how his namesake surgery is now common practice among youth athletes. And he’s not a fan. Baseball legend Tommy John and his son, Dr. Tommy John, call attention to how the youth sports industry is affecting our kids’ and grandkids' future.

There are just ten days left to submit nominations for the 2019 AARP Purpose Prize Award, which awards five 50-plus winners $60,000 who use their life experience to give back, solve problems or change lives. This week, AARP’s Kate Schineller joins us to discuss the work it honors.

Bob Edwards discusses a new, nationwide AARP campaign to lower drug costs. And Frank Abagnale, co-host of AARP's The Perfect Scam podcast, discusses how to protect yourself from online scams.

Getting ready to retire? Social Security, savings, investments, income and expenses – it’s a lot to consider, but it’s all very manageable. Jane Bryant Quinn, author of How to Make Your Money Last, shares with us how to prepare for retirement.