Broadcast Retirement Network

Victor Matheson, Professor of Economics at the College of the Holy Cross, joins us to examine how sports betting has rapidly become a major part of American culture and commerce. He discusses the expansion of legal mobile wagering, why sports betting can be especially appealing to younger audiences, and the financial risks tied to problem gambling—including debt, credit issues and bankruptcy.

Dr. David P. Anderson of Texas A&M University joins us to examine how artificial intelligence could transform the way businesses set prices. From personalized discounts and targeted offers to the possibility that different consumers may be shown different prices for the same product, this conversation explores the opportunities and concerns surrounding AI-driven pricing.

The October 15 tax-extension deadline is approaching, and failing to file could result in costly IRS penalties and mounting interest. Rackaye Christie of Manifest Tax Services explains why taxpayers should submit their returns on time—even if they cannot pay the full balance—and why the late-filing penalty can be more damaging than the late-payment penalty. She also discusses IRS installment agreements and other potential relief options, the importance of responding promptly to IRS notices, and practical steps taxpayers can take to reduce financial consequences and avoid more serious collection activity.

In this episode, we sit down with Harriet Rumgay, PhD, a scientist at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), to unpack a striking new finding: roughly 1 in 8 cancers diagnosed worldwide are caused by infections.

In this episode, financial advisor Noah Doyle of SoundRidge Private Wealth breaks down one of the most avoided—yet most important—conversations families can have: long-term care planning. He explains why the ideal time to start is in your 40s or 50s, how open communication prevents painful conflict between siblings, why long-term care insurance matters even if you don't have children, and how to keep your advisors, attorney, and family informed so a plan actually works when it's needed.

In this episode of the Broadcast Retirement Network, Jay Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Abacus Global Management, explains why living longer has become one of the biggest challenges in retirement planning.

When should an aging loved one stop driving—and how can families handle that difficult conversation without stripping away their independence? Jenny Nordine, OTR/L, CDRS, founder of Driving to Independence and a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, shares the warning signs that may signal unsafe driving, including getting lost on familiar routes, unexplained vehicle damage, increased anxiety and difficulty navigating traffic.

Markets veteran Jane King of Lila Max Media joins us live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to break down a pivotal moment for the economy. In this episode, Jane digs into September's surprisingly weak jobs report—just 29,000 jobs added versus the 90,000 expected—and explains why AI appears to be creating jobs in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare rather than eliminating them.

Fitness expert Jill Brown of Jill Brown Fitness joins the program to explain why investing in your health may pay bigger dividends than your financial portfolio. Jill breaks down the science of aging strong—from the critical role of fast-twitch muscle fibers and balance training in preventing life-threatening falls, to how years of cardiovascular exercise help you recover faster from illness.

In this episode, we sit down with Shivant Shrestha of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to explore the new AI-powered methodology behind the latest Million Dollar List. Shivant breaks down how machine learning tracked roughly $109 billion in million-dollar-plus gifts from 2021 to 2023, what the data reveals about America's biggest donors, and why human review still matters in an age of AI-driven research.