You Earned This: The Social Security & Medicare Podcast!

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 13-15 minutes long.

The Art of Becoming a Citizen - with author Gail Godwin 08/18/2026

A Boomer, A Millennial, and a Zoomer Walk Into a Studio... to Talk Social Security 08/13/2026

"Social Security is the Bedrock" & Prioritizing Health Care for Working Americans w/Senator Chris Van Hollen 08/05/2026

Natalie Kean of Justice in Aging on Trump's Big Ugly Bill -- One Year Later 07/28/2026

Why You Shouldn't Claim Social Security Too Early w/ Jason Fichtner 07/21/2026

Here in the Senior Zone... with radio host Shawn Perry 07/14/2026

Comedian Missy Hall & Finding the Humor in Growing Older (Season 4 Debut!) 07/06/2026

Defending Seniors in Michigan - w/ AARP's Paula Cunningham (Encore Episode) 06/30/2026

Senator Ron Wyden: Trump Leaves People "in the Dust" (Encore episode) 06/23/2026

A Boomer Gyrocopter Pilot Takes to the Sky (Encore episode) 06/16/2026

Your Facebook Questions Answered! (Plus - Trolling the Trolls) 06/08/2026

Beatlemania Boomers & The Retirement Wealth Gap (Encore Episode) 06/02/2026

Do You Want to Live Past 100? w/author William J. Kole (Encore) 05/27/2026

Ageism - The "Ism" That Just Won't Quit (Encore Episode) 05/19/2026

Max, The Social Security Mythbuster! (Encore Episode) 05/12/2026

Senior Scams: What You Need to Know (Encore episode) 05/05/2026

It's Time for Medicare to Cover Dental Care! (Encore episode) 04/28/2026

Meals on Wheels: Sustenance & Social Connection (Encore) 04/21/2026

Your Mother's Money - How to be a Financial Caregiving (Encore) w/CFP Beth Pinsker 04/14/2026

Mindfulness for Healthy Aging with Dr. Ellen Langer (Encore) 04/06/2026

The "President of Chaos" w/Political Consultant Jim Crounse (Encore Episode) 03/17/2026

"Aging Well is a Right, Not a Privilege" -- with NCOA's Ramsey Alwin 03/10/2026

Defending Seniors in the Great Lakes State - AARP's Paula Cunningham 03/03/2026

Why Fly? A Boomer Takes to the Sky w/author Caroline Paul 02/18/2026

The "President of Chaos" w/Political Consultant Jim Crounse 02/10/2026

Super Scam-Fighter Kathy Stokes 02/03/2026

Frances Perkins: "God, FDR, and the Common Workingmen" 01/26/2026

"It Takes So Little to Do So Much" - Activist & Entrepreneur Tula Thompson 01/20/2026

The Mother of Mindfulness - Dr. Ellen Langer 01/13/2026

A Professor's Take on Trump's Medicaid Cuts 01/05/2026