AARP Without Limits

Social Security is turning 90 this summer. With all that is changing around us, having a solid foundation of financial security remains a top priority for AARP. Chad Mullen of AARP joins us for a discussion about why this program is so important and how AARP is marking its 90th birthday.

Rev. Odell Cleveland returns to the show to talk about what inspired him to make community and preventive health his priorities as a community leader.

North Carolina has a new Treasurer! Brad Briner joins us to discuss his new role as the state’s Treasurer, and dives into the dynamics of the state as well as his priorities immediate and long term.

AARP works hard to serve its members, and one of the ways it keeps track of what's on their minds is through polling. Kate Bridges from AARP Research joins Mike Olender to discuss how they do that and some of the most recent results.

North Carolina's seniors are more active than ever, as evidenced by the growing numbers participating in the NC Senior Games. Brad Allen is executive director of the NC Senior Games and joins Mike this week to talk about how North Carolina is a leader in the senior games movement and where there's a place for you to help.

North Carolina is aging, but how fast, where, and why? And what does this mean for the state? These questions are more are answered by this week's guest, Dr. Nathan Dollar, the Director of Carolina Demography. His work helps leaders across North Carolina make sense of population-level changes throughout the state.

.Social Security has been in the news lately, some even calling it a "Ponzi scheme." This week we take a closer look at this vital resource for retired Americans with Reshma Mehta, VP of Campaigns with AARP.

Rep. Jerrod Lowery is a rising star in NC politics. He is also a champion for a new bill that would allow workers to more easily save for retirement. In this edition, we speak to Lowry about his efforts to improve life for working North Carolinians.

Ever wonder what it is like to be a statehouse reporter? We do, too! WUNC Bureau Chief Colin Campbell comes to Without Limits to discuss the business of covering NC.

AI and other advancements are coming every single day, changing how we live our lives. Jim Barnett from AARP's Futurecasting team returns to the show to talk about how trends and technology have rapidly changed how we are addressing problems in 2025.