AARP Without Limits

This election season, the polls are everywhere. But what are older voters here in NC thinking? Pollsters Bob Ward and Jeff Liszt join us to talk about the newly release AARP poll about the candidates and the issues important to them.

For many of us, getting paid to experience unique things and places and write about it is a dream job. For Billy Warden, it is real life! In this edition, Billy talks to us about his unique career from E! Entertainment to Our State Magazine, sharing his experiences through his unique storytelling.

NC Senior Games has been engaging and inspiring older adults to challenge themselves for many years now. Brad Allen of NC Senior Games joins us for a discussion on its roots, its many events and awards, and how you can get involved as a participant or a volunteer.

From making the National Institutes of Health the first government agency designated an AARP Best Employer for People 50+, to helping local volunteers in the mountains of NC, Phil Lenowitz's history with AARP has had impact. Phil joins us to talk about his journey helping make life better for people as they age.

Do you know all the deadlines and new rules regarding voting in the general election? Are you SURE?? Karen Brinson Bell from the NC Board of Elections returns to the show to walk through all of the important information you need to know to cast your ballot legally and on-time.

'A' is for apples, 'P' is for... prostate? Yes, you read that right! Reverend Odell Cleveland returns to the show to talk about his recent experience in the hospital and his important message to men (and women) regarding preventive care and caregiving.

In these fast paced days, high tech companies of all sizes are paving the way forward with new innovations to help Americans age better. In this edition, Mike speaks to Rick Robinson of AARP's AgeTech Collaborative about how AARP is helping to connect and support companies with new ideas.

In 2022, 64% of the voter turnout in NC was people age 50+. In this year's election, they very well make the difference. AARP recently asked older voters in Charlotte what they want to be hearing from the gubernatorial candidates.

Brian Lewis, host of the podcast Make Politics Better, returns to the show to talk about what he's learned about NC politics since his podcast began, as well as his take on the state's political dynamics during this important election year.

2024 is turning out to be a strong year for AARP! As we hit the mid-year point, AARP NC volunteer State President Helen Mack returns to the show to talk about all of the great work AARP NC is doing to help improve the lives of all people 50+ in the state.