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This week, we’re taking a look at what economists and demographers are calling “the Silver Wave” — how the rapid aging of the world’s population wi...

Bought by Classic107.3, GCR (Global Community Radio), WMUU-LP, and WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Aug 03, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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This week we discuss common fraud tactics being used by criminals against seniors and how to protect yourself and loved ones.

  • Added: Aug 05, 2021
  • Length: 29:01
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We continue our conversation this week with Boom Goddess Radio listeners concerning summer and hearing loss and how we can handle it. Our guest is ...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2021
  • Length: 29:03
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This week we bring in some Boom Goddess listeners to ask questions concerning summer and hearing loss and how we can handle it. Our guest is audiol...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2021
  • Length: 28:26
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Richard’s physical therapist Jennifer has saved his life…more than once! Jennifer keeps an eye on Richard and, with training, persistence, and inge...

  • Added: Jan 24, 2021
  • Length: 12:51
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Topic 1: A pediatrician who promotes public health awareness through writing for TV shows. Topic 2: The risk of suicide among seniors is a growing ...

  • Added: Feb 18, 2020
  • Length: 49:32
Caption: Timely, In-Depth Progressive Analysis Since 1991
This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Will Senate Trump Impeachment Trial be a Sham or Credible Search for Trut...

Bought by WKPW and WPCA-LP


  • Added: Dec 25, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Alex Lawson, Social Security Works
Interview by Ken Winkes: Alex explains articulately, factually, and historically why Social Security is in good health.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2019
  • Length: 28:00
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The theme of this show is aging today.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2018
  • Length: 52:01
Caption: Timely, In-Depth Progressive Analysis Since 1991
This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Republicans Vow to Make Deep Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medica...

Bought by WRIR, KMXT, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Oct 24, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
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About thirty years ago, Bemidji churches got together to address a basic need: hunger. Since then, the Bemidji Community Food Shelf has provided me...

  • Added: Mar 04, 2016
  • Length: 11:51
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Doctors Medical Center is the biggest public hospital and is closing on April 21, 2015.

  • Added: May 01, 2015
  • Length: 03:46
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Radio Curious visits with Dr. Bill Bracewell, a physical therapist in Ukiah, Ca.

  • Added: Jan 06, 2015
  • Length: 29:01
Caption: For six years, Marisa Raygoza took care of her mother Isabel Garcia Beltran, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. Isabel passed away on June 25, 2014. Marisa warns of the challenges caregivers often face and advises other caregivers to plan ahead and re
According to official estimates, there are currently over 50 thousand older adults in Boulder County that are at least 60 years old. 13,000 are at ...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2014
  • Length: 06:07
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Radio Curious pays tribute to the life of Dr. Sherwin Nuland, author of several books, including “How We Die,” and “The Wisdom of the Body,” with a...

  • Added: Mar 10, 2014
  • Length: 29:01
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Radio Curious revisits a 1995 conversation with Wesley Swearingen, former FBI agent and author of “FBI Secrets: An Agents Expose.”

  • Added: Jul 22, 2013
  • Length: 29:01
Caption: http://www.alz.org/brain/09.asp, Credit: Alzheimer's Association
On this edition of "Culture Clique" Gerise Thompson, Regional director for the Alzheimer's Association visits with KQAL's Terese Tenseth. Chances a...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 01, 2011
  • Length: 46:19
  • Purchases: 1
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Dr. Mary Jane Koren, vice president for the Picker-Commonwealth Fund Long-Term Quality Improvement Program, joins us today.

  • Added: Apr 13, 2011
  • Length: 25:50
Caption: Stories, Credit: Ricky Norris
Many retirees enjoy the rest and relaxation that eluded them during their working years. But for some, retirement means opportunities to affect cha...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2011
  • Length: 11:32
Caption: Stories, Credit: Ricky Norris
Many retirees enjoy the rest and relaxation that eluded them during their working years. But for some, retirement means opportunities to affect cha...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2011
  • Length: 30:00
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Lauren Kessler worked for minimum wage as an RA (resident assistant) while writing FINDING LIFE IN THE LAND OF ALZHEIMER'S (formerly titled, Dancin...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Environmental experts claim the Delta Works have exorbitant maintenance costs, damage the environment, and promote a false sense of security. Liesb...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2005
  • Length: 04:16