Weekender: Sundays At Claire’s – Come Sing!
February 21, 2009 – Once a month in a home in Washington, DC, a crowd gathers to eat and be merry. Then the pianist starts playing and song after song is sung in celebration of everything from Veteran’s Day to Valentine’s Day. Find out how you too can organize a local singing program. Listen with Real Audio > View our multimedia page.

Job Hunting Part 5: Acing the Job Interview
February 20, 2009 – It’s the big day and you sure don’t want to blow it. How to prepare for that important talk that could get you a desk and a paycheck. Listen >

Job Hunting Part 4: Informational Interviewing
February 19, 2009 – Informational interviews are a good way to find out more about a specific career; you’ll can get to know people in the industry, and it’s a great way to determine where you’re going to fit in and assess your skills.
Listen >

Job Hunting Part 1: Do A Self-Assessment
February 16, 2009 – Times have changed for job hunters. Keep up with the latest ways to look for a job effectively and then get it. Our guide for this five part series is Ed Redfern Jr the Project Manager of the Workforce Issues Team at AARP. He’s a specialist in helping mature workers find employment. Listen >

LINKS: AARP website; The AARP National Employer List

Weekender: From Fat To Fit: Turn Yourself Into A Weapon Of Mass Reduction
February 14, 2009 – I-N-N-E-R-G-Y: it’s the word Carol Carson uses to describe that place inside ourselves that wants us to be happy, healthy, and full of energy. Carol’s innergy motivated her to lose sixty pounds, keep it off and get fit. Hear how she tapped into it; her new book is From Fat To Fit: Turn Yourself Into A Weapon Of Mass Reduction. Listen >

The Cats Of Key West
February 13, 2009 – All cats love to have fun in the sun and in Key West there’s an awful lot of cat napping going on, particularly on Ernest Hemmingway’s old home where usually the felines outnumber the humans. Listen >

LINKS: The Ernest Hemingway Home And Museum

Labeling Information And Alcohol
February 10, 2009 – Several national organizations are asking the government to make sure all alcohol has comprehensive labels so you’ll know how many calories you’re drinking and how much is too much. Listen >

LINKS: Alcoholic Problems And Solutions website

Ode To A Stilton
February 9, 2009 – It might smell stinky but for true cheese aficionados it’s a must. Host Alyne Ellis says it’s something you should be sure to bring along on a picnic to make sure your favorite cheese lover is in just the right mood. Listen >

LINKS: Sonnet to Stilton website; Stilton Cheese’s Official Website

Weekender: Love And Death: My Journey Through The Valley Of The Shadow
February 7, 2009 – As a minister Forrest Church has dedicated himself to helping people understand and cope with life and death questions in their lives. Now as he dies a slow death from cancer, he is showing his Unitarian Universalist congregation how to depart this life with grace and strength through love. His new book is Love And Death: My Journey Through The Valley Of The Shadow.
Listen >

The Media Takes On Aging
February 6, 2009 – Frumpy, feeble, geezers… these words are all on a new “no no” list in a new style book entitled "The Media Takes On Aging;" it lays out how the press, advertisers, and Hollywood should depict older adults in an unbiased way. Listen >

LINKS: The International Longevity CenterWebsite

Reach For A Radish… And The Cookie Jar Too
February 3, 2009 - Are you still on that diet you started at New Year’s? Don’t try so hard. It might make you more successful in the long run. Listen >

The City That Said No To Visual Pollution
February 2, 2009 - Billboards, gaudy shop signs, giant LED displays on buildings that bombard you with messages: visual pollution is everywhere. But not in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Listen >

LINKS: Scenic America Website

Weekender: We Interrupt This Broadcast
January 31, 2009 – The bombing of Pearl Harbor, The Kennedy assassination, the Challenger disaster: these events are more than just defining moments in our history; Journalist Joe Garner says they are the “where were you when” moments. Now the latest edition of Garner’s book We Interrupt This Broadcast is out with more events that have become touchstones in our history. Listen>

Music That Gladdens The Heart
January 30, 2009 – Music you like can really make you feel good and it turns out what’s happening is a lot more physical than you might think. Listen >

A New Video Education Center For Families And Caregivers
January 27, 2009 – When people get sick it’s hard to know what they’re going through. And their caregivers are often so busy they don’t talk about their struggles either. Now, a new website of short films presents compelling, personal, forthright portraits of those who are ill and those who care for them. Listen>

LINKS: Video Care Giving website

Listening is An Act Of Love
January 26, 2009 – Americans are interviewing with each other. Two people go into what’s called a “StoryCorps” recording booth and are taped. Now some of these beautiful, intimate conversations between a parent and child, two friends, two partners are airing on the radio and are also transcribed in a new book: Listening Is An Act Of Love, compiled by Story Corps founder and producer David Isay. Listen>

LINKS: StoryCorps website

Weekender: Read How You Want
January 24, 2009 – Different colors, letter shapes, font sizes…. even different spacings on the page: a company called Read How You Want is churning out books in formats that help people with a variety of eye issues, dyslexia, and other problems, that can make reading significantly easier. Listen>

LINKS: Read How You Want Website

The Most Dangerous Roads In The World
January 23, 2009 – Simply hair-raising, these roads offer a thrill no roller coaster ever could if you can survive them. Host Alyne Ellis adds one more to the list. Listen>

LINKS: Arts on Earth Website

The Nationwide Digital Television Transition
January 20, 2009 – If you have a digital television nothing more is required so don’t worry. But if you have an analog TV, and you don’t pay for cable or satellite service, than you’ll need a digital to analog converter box before February 17th, 2009. Here’s what the FCC recommends. Listen>

LINKS: FCC Website

Trash Your Old TV And Other E-Waste Safely
January 19, 2009 – TV’s computers, and other electronic waste can make a nasty toxic soup of pollutants IF they are not disposed of properly. Now some organizations are calling for legal reforms to protect the public. Listen>

LINKS: The Electronics Take Back Coalition

Weekender: Team Of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
January 17, 2009 – Many U.S. presidents, including our out-going and incoming presidents, have read about and found inspiration in Abraham Lincoln’s presidency; Lincoln biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin, the Pulitzer prize-winning author who wrote Team Of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, says his centrist approach and grace under pressure were two reasons. Listen> View our multimedia page.

The ASPCA’s “Meet Your Match” Dog Test
January 16, 2009 – Just like blind dates, some owner-dog matches don’t work out either; how to find the right puppy or pooch using an online doggie test. Listen>

LINKS: The ASPCA Dog Test

Community Colleges And Encore Careers – Part One
January 13, 2009 – Ten community colleges around the nation have come up with innovative ideas to retrain boomers in careers where there is great need: in healthcare, education, and social services. Listen>

LINK: Civic Ventures on Encore website

The White House Wardrobe Dilemma
January 12, 2009 – Almost every first lady in U.S. history has wrestled with the question: What should I wear to the ball? Some women have made a popular choice and others have bombed out on their husbands’ inauguration nights. Listen>

LINKS: Former First Lady Gowns on Zimbo website

Weekender: Preventing Home Fires
January 10, 2009 – Eight out of ten people, who die in a fire, die at home. Now the Home Safety Council has put together an interactive website that takes you through your house room by room and tells you how to protect yourself from fire and the other major home hazards: accidents: falls, poisonings, choking, drowning, and burns. Listen>

LINKS: The Home Safety Council

Medicare’s New Care Giving Web Pages
January 9, 2009 – Help with billing, locating a nursing home, checking out the Physicians Directory: Medicare’s new online web pages for care-givers is a useful tool to know about. Listen>

LINKS: Ask Medicare

Some Things To Do To Check Out Financial Advisors
January 6, 2009 – Finding the right financial advisor starts with some homework. As you add up information from friends, your state securities regulator and the interviews you’ll do, you’ll be protecting yourself more when you finally select one. Listen>

Decoding Your “Heinz 57 Variety” Dog
January 5, 2009 – Have you ever wondered what breeds got together to make your mutt looks so different? Now there’s a new doggie DNA blood test that can tell you who your pooch really is from part poodle to cocker, pug to keeshan. Listen>

Weekender: Scrapbooks: An American History
January 3, 2009 – A new book on scrapbooks takes us into the private lives of the people who kept them - including Thomas Jefferson, playwright Lillian Hellman and poet Anne Sexton. The book was a labor of love for Jessica Helfand, a senior critic at Yale School Of Art who has been collecting scrapbooks for years. Listen>

LINKS: Jessica Helfand's official website

Tattoos Of the Rich And Famous
January 2, 2009 –Some of those bodies that Hollywood fans love to stare at may look a little different up close where you can really get a look at what’s written there. Listen>

AARP’s Online News Map
December 30, 2008 – Check out what’s going on in your community with AARP’s Online News Map. You’ll find everything from issues to art, travel to clubs when you follow the helpful links and click on your state. Listen >

LINKS: AARP website

A Device That Protects You From Hot Tap Water
December 29, 2008 – Hot tap water can be deadly but now there’s a new device called Hot Stop you can get that will turn the water down to just a trickle if it detects that the temperature is too hot as it comes out of your tap. Listen >

LINKS: The Home Safety Council website

Weekender: Toni Morrison: Her Writing Process
December 27, 2008 – Writer Toni Morrison’s new novel A Mercy is set in the early 17th Century, a time period Morrison says she wanted to explore because the seeds of what happened back then flowered later into the enslavement of African Americans. In addition to this radio piece, Morrison is also featured in the latest issue of AARP The Magazine. Listen >

Crazy For Coupons
December 26, 2008 – Clipping them is just not enough; how to find a lot more coupons online to help you save money during these tough economic times. Listen >

LINKS: Private Cash Machine at AARP website; Learn more about online deals at About.com; Coupon Craze website

Unwrap The Gift You Have Inside This Year
December 25, 2008 – Be good to your self. Aging experts say if you find something to do you’re passionate about you’ll feel a lot better and may live longer too. Some advice from Dan Buethner, author of the new book: The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From People Who Have Lived the Longest. Listen >

LINKS: Blue Zones Website

Snow Used To Have A Bad Name And So Did SnowstormsDecember 24, 2008 – ”The Long Storm” of 1798 was a real monster and so were a few other snow storms over the years before the snow plow made it easier for us to dig ourselves out. Listen >

Boob Tube Banter That’s Become Mainstream
December 23, 2008 – All that chatter on TV may entertain us but sometimes a word or two lingers long after we turn off the set. Now we use some phrases in ordinary speech. Listen >

Black-Balling LA’s Water Supply
December 22, 2008 – Some nearby residents say from a distance the Ivanhoe Reservoir in Los Angeles looks like an oil spill. But up close it’s easy to see thousands of black balls floating on the surface of the water put there to keep the water safe to drink. Listen >

Weekender: The Secrets Of Longevity
December 20, 2008 – Living to one hundred in the US isn’t easy. But some people reach this milestone a lot more often than we do. Aging expert Dan Buethner investigated where and why. Now he’s written a book the communities where longevity rates are very high. His new book is: The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From People Who Have Lived the Longest. Listen >

LINKS: The Blue Zones official website

Musings, Music, And Memories
December 19, 2008 – The mind sure can wander at a concert when you’re watching your watch and wondering when it’s going to be over. That's what happened to host Alyne Ellis who decided to think back to other performances to pass the time. Listen >

Navigating Medicare’s Prescription Drug Program – Part One
December 16, 2008 – If you use one of Medicare’s Part D plans to cover your prescription drug expenses, the sign up date to renew it or choose another plan is December 31st.  Patricia Barry, who’s written the book Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies, has advice on how to proceed. Listen >

LINKS: Medicare’s Prescription Drug Finder

Listen Up Please: Hearing Aids Are Getting Better
December 15, 2008 – Hearing aids don’t look like the old clunkers of yesteryear. As amplification technology has advanced many more people can be helped than seek treatment. Listen >

LINKS: Hearing Loss Association Of America; The Better Hearing Institute; AARP’s Hearing Care Program

Weekender: Be A Bee Keeper
December 13, 2008 – Worried about the decline in backyard beekeeping, the American Beekeeping Federation is trying to interest young people in the hobby – a hobby that helps preserve one third of the food we enjoy and eat. Listen >

LINKS: The American Beekeeping Federation; Bee Culture Magazine; Reece Bee Works And FAQ

The Dreidel Collector
December 12, 2008 – In recent decades dreidels have changed a lot. There are still some made of wood, but many are now made of precious stones. Some spin, some don’t but one avid collector, Dr Herman Berliner, loves them all. View our special multimedia page. Listen >

Ride In Style In Alaska’s Wild Terrain
December 11, 2008 – Those in the know say it’s the only limonene around for hundreds of miles. But in Alaska if you want to get to the airport of celebrate a special occasion, the residents of Dutch Harbor know whom to call: James Pak, a jewelry dealer turned cabbie turned chauffeur. Listen >

Will Work From Home: Earn The Cash Without The Commute
December 9, 2008 – If you’re working out of your house there are things you can do to make yourself more efficient and organized. Now a new book: Will Work From Home: Earn The Cash Without The Commute byTory Johnson and Robyn Freedman Spizman(published by Berkley Books) tells you how and where to look for work. Listen >

LINKS: Women For Hire, AARP Bulletin

Do You Have What It Takes To Work From Home?
December 8, 2008 – How well do you do your job when the boss is not watching you down the hall? Are you a self- starter? These are just two of the questions you should be asking yourself if you think you’d like to work from home instead of in an office setting.
Listen >

LINKS: Women For Hire; AARP Bulletin

The Breakfast Question
December 4, 2008 – Every time she interviews someone, host Alyne Ellis asks what they eat as she sets a level on their voice. Some responses are a lot of fun. Listen >

LINKS: Learn more about breakfast on About.com

The Drawbridge Is Open – Castles Await!
December 3, 2008 – You don’t need to travel across the pond to find a castle to sleep in. AARP’s travel Editor Ken Budd runs down his list of turreted hotels right here in the US. Listen >

Roll Up Your Sleeve For The Flu Shot
December 2, 2008 –  Every year over 200 thousand people are hospitalized with complications of the flu and thirty-six thousand people die. The most recent guidelines for who should get a flu shot and that probably means you. Listen >

Gifts That Get Smiles Without Sticker Shock
December 1, 2008 – If you’re strapped for cash when it’s gift giving time this holiday season, don’t give a lump of coal. Give a rock. Plus more ideas for merrymaking without sticker shock. Listen >

Weekender: Intergenerational Gardening
November 29, 2008 – Don’t give up gardening when you get a sore back and can’t grip tools as well because you are older. Here’s some practical advice on how to weed and seed and what specialty tools to use as age makes it a harder to get out in the dirt. And while you’re at it, entertain a younger buddy as you both grow things. Listen >

Sexual Performance And Your Health
November 28, 2008 – Some doctors think that Erectile Dysfunction may, in some patients, be an early warning sign of the vascular disease, which is caused by clogged arteries that constrict blood flow. Listen >

The CETO Energy Project In Australia
November 27, 2008 – Off the coast of Australia, waves will soon power a city. The CETO Energy Project is the brainchild of an oilman turned entrepreneur whose drilling experience convinced him that the best place to harness the power of the sea is deep on the ocean floor. Listen >

A New National Service Bill Is Proposed In Congress
November 25, 2008 – It’s called the “new national service bill.” Proposed by Senators Ted Kennedy and Orin Hatch, it would jumpstart volunteerism in America and, among other things, would offer seniors a chance to “earn” college tuition credits for themselves or their families. Listen >

LINK: Orin Hatch’s website

A New Survey On What Boomers Think About Civic Engagement
November 24, 2008 – Boomers aren’t happy about the state of civic life in America and they say they don’t intend to leave the world in as big a mess as it is right now if they can help it. So they are volunteering. Listen >

LINKS: Civic Enterprises; Service Nation; Make Difference on the AARP website

Weekender: Leon McClain: Plain Talk About Race, the Inner City, And Change
November 22, 2008 – The story of a kid from the violent streets of Philadelphia who’s now helping other teens make different choices too through an innovative program in the schools called City Year. Listen >

LINK: City Year

The World Is Full Of Healing Places
November 21, 2008 – Archaeologists say long ago sick people traveled to Stonehenge hoping for a cure. In these modern times, when we rely on doctors, has our definition of healing places changed? Listen >

The Little Yellow House That Stands In Gilcrist, Texas
November 20, 2008 – The tiny island of Gilcrist, Texas looks like a war Zone. But Hurricane Ike left one house standing. That house had improvements that engineers recommend to withstand hurricanes. Listen >

LINKS: Science And Engineering News; Terra Daily website

YOU Can Be A Tax Aide Volunteer
November 18, 2008 – All across the U.S. people are crunching numbers to help others get ready for April 15th. AARP’s volunteer tax-aides say they love to help others and with some training you can help too. Listen >

LINKS: AARP’s Tax Aide Program

The Legacy Of The CCC
November 17, 2008 – Seventy-five years ago, in 1933, America was in the grip of the Great Depression. Then President Roosevelt founded the Civilian Conservation Corps. Now the corps wants to get a new generation interested in helping America again. Listen >

LINKS: CCC Legacy

Love At First Click - Online Dating Tips November 15, 2008 – What a panel of online dating experts had to say at this year’s Life@50 +, AARP’s annual member event and expo. Protect yourself when you log on looking for love. Listen >

LINKS: Dr. Gilda website

Traveling With Disabled Children
November 13, 2008 – More tour operators and camps are offering vacations centered around making disabled children comfortable with traveling and having fun. Here are some options to check out so your next trip will go more smoothly. Listen >

LINKS: Alumni Cruises website, The Independent Living Institute website, The National Sports Center For The Disabled website

NASA’s Inventions That Have Entered Every Day Use
November 11, 2008 – Freeze-dried food, medicine capsules, small space storage, food processing systems: NASA needed all these things when it put people in space. Now we all use them. Listen >

LINKS: NASA website

Predicting Falls: What You Should Know
November 10, 2008 – How stable are you when you stand up? Dr. Frederick Carrick is a neurophysiologist who’s studying falls. He came to the Life@50 +, AARP’s annual member event and expo, and tested some attendees. Listen >

Weekender: Meet The Winner Of The My Next Chapter Contest
November 8, 2008 – Meet the winner of the AARP/Border’s Books My Next Chapter essay contest. She’s Kaye Moon Winters, a lady who got her college degree at age sixty with humor, perspective, energy and the thrill of a new beginning guiding her every step of the way. Listen > Visit our multimedia page

Feet Hurt? You’re Not Alone
November 7, 2008 – Where do you put your weight on your feet? If it’s not evenly distributed you’ve probably got all kinds of aches and pains. Listen >

LINKS: The Padorthic Footwear Association Foot Solutions

Shooting The Breeze With AARP’s 40 Millionth Member
November 6, 2008 – David Squires still remembers the day last November when that letter that always seems to show up when you are fifty came in the mail. Little did he know that when he joined AARP his membership would be a milestone number.
Listen > Visit our multimedia page

LINKS: Benefits of Membership with AARP

Improvisation For The Spirit
November 4, 2008 – Lighten up! How comedy, spur of the moment, go with the flow techniques can change your life for the better. Improvisation For The Spirit is written by Katie Goodman, the co-founder of the Broad Comedy Troupe. Listen >

Do Fences Make Good Neighbors? Not Necessarily
November 3, 2008 – Some philosophical advice for times when the people next door are driving you nuts. Listen >

Weekender: Sanctuary: The Passionate People Protecting The Planet
November 1, 2008 – All around the world people who really care about animals and the environment are making a difference. Now a new book called Sanctuary picks some of the places where one person, through unfailing devotion, has changed things for the better. The authors have also made a stunning movie called Hot Spots that airs on November 2nd on PBS stations. View our multimedia page. Listen >

LINKS: The Dancing Star Foundation; The Sanctuary book

Advise On Avoiding Scam Artists
October 31, 2008 – Some good advice from a postal inspector who specializes in mail fraud. Listen >

LINKS: The US Postal Inspection Service

AARP’s New Free Medical Checklists
October 28, 2008 – Keep up with the basic tests you need to make sure you get to stay healthy. Just check ‘em off on AARP’s new medical checklist. Listen >

LINKS: Health form on AARP website

Save Your Smelly Fridge
October 27, 2008 – There’s nothing worse than the stink of rotten food that lingers long after it’s been thrown away. How to you get rid of it in your refrigerator? Some tips to fight the smell. Listen >

LINKS: USDA website

Weekender: A New Album From “The Man Of Constant Sorrow”
October 25, 2008 – Bluegrass great, Dan Tyminski’s new album honors people who are struggling to make it with pride, perseverance, and a push to help their children get a leg up in life. Listen >

War Journal: My Five Years In Iraq
October 24, 2008 – Shias, Shiites, the history of Najaf; if you don’t know why the Iraqis are fighting each other, an easy to read book by Richard Engel, NBC’s Middle East Bureau Chief, explains it. War Journal: My Five Years In Iraq is published by Simon and Shuster. Listen >

LINKS: War Journal: My Five Years in Iraq on the Simon and Shuster website

Why Flossing May Keep You Healthier In General
October 23, 2008 – Get that white thread out and start flossing your teeth every day. You’ll save yourself a lot of trouble in ways you might not think about when you’ve decided to forget it time and time again. Listen >

The AMA’S Guidelines For Medical Tourism
October 21, 2008 – What should you consider if you are seeking surgery overseas? The American Medical Association has put together a list of issues it hopes will protect you as insurance companies begin to look for cheaper alternatives to care in the United States. Listen >

Links: American Medical Association website

A Mechanical Body Suit That Could Make You Stronger
October 20, 2008 – Want to get stronger without doing a thing? Researchers are designing a way you can wear mechanical muscles; eventually this may help people who have suffered the debilitating effects of a stroke. Listen >

Weekender: How To Find A Geriatric Care Manager
October 18, 2008 – Sometimes as relatives get older finding the best solutions for their care can be overwhelming. One place to start is an organization called the National Association Of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, a group of specialists who can assess your situation and then find people who can help meet the needs of your loved one. Listen >

LINKS: The National Association Of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

Healthy Cities To Consider When You Retire
October 17, 2008 – If you lived in a city where older people really get out and are healthier, would you follow their lead? AARP has put together a list of ten places where the bike trails beacon and there’s lots of action and activity. Listen >

LINKS: AARP The Magazine

Experience Corps
October 16, 2008 – America’s boomers and retirees are making a huge difference in the nation’s classrooms. Find out how you can join them and teach a youngster to read. Listen >

LINKS: Experience Corps Website

Some Effective Communication Tips
October 14, 2008 – Are you getting along with your spouse and your co-workers? Maybe it’s time for a verbal tune up. Listen >

Clarence Lee: Hawaii’s National Treasure
October 13, 2008 – The state of Hawaii has designated him  “a national treasure.” Designer Clarence Lee’s stunning stamps celebrate his Chinese-American heritage. Now in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympics he’s created another stamp: a soaring gymnast. Listen >

LINKS: Knottywood treasures website

Weekender: Photographing Family: Tips From A Pro
October 11, 2008 –National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore has taken stunning pictures all over the world. Then for a year, he just photographed his family. His new book:  Photographing Your Family And All the Kids And Friends And Animals Who Wander Through Too offers lots of pointers on capturing your family on film in shots that are full of the warmth of every day living. Listen > view this multimedia special.

LINKS: Joel Sartore's official website

Send and Receive Emails Without Typing A Thing
October 10, 2008 – When using a computer is too difficult, how can you ever send and receive emails? It’s simple: over the phone. Now a company named Voiceteminal.net offers this service. It’s free to visually impaired veterans and other users, with limited resources, can apply for a discount. Listen >

LINKS: Voice teminal Website

Free Stuff And Good Deals For Folks Over 50
October 9, 2008 – Have you earned admittance to the world of freebies yet? If you’re over fifty the answer is “yes.” Just pick up a copy of the little book: Free Stuff And Good Deals For Folks Over 50 by author Linda Bowman and find ways to cut costs in these hard economic times. Listen >

News For Boomers
October 7, 2008 – AARP has started a new online free news source: AARP Bulletin Today. It containsnews culled from over 1800 sources chosen with the fifty plus demographic in mind.
Listen >

LINKS: The AARP Bulletin

Taking It Off At Age 80 With Style
October 6, 2008 – She’s a good-looking lady who says she’s not ready to hang up her G-string yet. Eighty-year old burlesque queen Tempest Storm is still performing and says loving what you do makes you happy. Listen >

LINKS: AARP’s webletter

Weekender: To Love What Is
October 4, 2008 – Writer Alix Kates Shulman’s life changed drastically in 2004 when her beloved husband fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Now in a very moving memoir, To Love What Is, She shares how she has grown to accept and deal with the man she loves and cares for as they continue to find joy under very different circumstances. Listen >

LINKS: Author's official website; Till Death Do Us Part on Prime Time Radio

A Pocketful Of History
October 3, 2008 – Have you ever really looked at the state quarters in your pocket? Now a nifty little book tells you how each state chose the symbol that represents its history as the US Mint’s Fifty State Quarter Program winds to a close. The book is: A Pocketful Of History by Jim Noles, published by Da Capo press.
Listen >

LINKS:  The U.S. Mint website

Preserving Indian Mounds
October 2, 2008 – There are only a few thousand Indian burial mounds left in the state of Wisconsin. Now homeowners are getting a tax break for treating them gently with respect. Listen >

LINKS: Great Dreams website

Thank You To A Fellow Traveler
September 30, 2008 – Host Alyne Ellis takes a moment to think about the work of colleague and friend Johanna Cooper whose love of life and radio will be missed by so many. Listen >

LINKS: Liz Lerman Dance Exchange on the NPR website

AARP’s Online Communities
September 29, 2008 – A lot of boomers are using the web. A new AARP study shows they are logging into online communities so here’s are some you should know about if you haven’t found them yet. Listen >

LINKS: AARP’s Online Groups’ homepage

Weekender: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
September 27, 2008 – An international group of renown elders, which includes Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Mary Robinson, the former UN High Commissioner For Human Rights, is asking the world to live by an ethical code: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It affirms that each human should live with freedom from fear, degradation, and abuse. Listen >

LINKS: The Elders’ website

The Nationwide Digital Television Transition
September 26, 2008 – Are you ready for when TV goes digital in February 2009? Here’s what you need to know from the FCC.
Listen >

LINKS: FCC website

Bugs Bunny’s Favorite Food
September 25, 2008 – Rabbit food is good for you: carrots that is. Now on online virtual museum celebrates the many varieties – besides those orange ones that are just loaded with a ton of phyto-chemicals that are good for your colon. Listen >

LINKS: The World Carrot Museum website

The Jitterbug Cell Phone
September 23, 2008 – Big buttons, huge fonts, and a simple yes or no place to push when it asks you if you want to make a call. Here’s a cell phone for seniors and other people who find all those directories and texting options annoying and confusing. Listen >

LINKS: Jitterbug website

Bird Watching and People Watching In The Garden State
September 22, 2008 – So many people head for the “Big Apple” when right next door there’re some pleasures they just overlook. AARP The Magazine’s travel editor Ken Budd clues us in to some of the beauties of New Jersey. Listen >

LINKS: The New Jersey Hall Of Fame website

The Clorox Food Bath
September 19, 2008 – Is washing your food before you put it in your refrigerator good enough? Nutritionist Anne Louise Gittleman, author of the new book The Gut Flush Plan, washes hers in a Clorox bath first. Listen >

LINKS: The Gut Flush Plan (and other advice on eating and taking care of your intestines)

Clean Your Refrigerator Before It Makes You Sick
September 18, 2008 – That much-neglected drawer at the bottom of your refrigeration REALLY has A LOT OF GERMS. Tips on how to clean your frig and your kitchen so bacteria won’t settle in with your broccoli. Listen >

LINKS: The Gut Flush Plan (and other advice on eating and taking care of your intestines)

Searching For Cheap Gas? Try Surfing The Web
September 16, 2006 – Don’t go running around looking for cheaper gas when you can do it without spending a dime. Try online websites that can pinpoint you to some places before you get out the car keys. Listen >

LINKS: AAA Fuel Cost Calculator; Gas Buddy website; AARP Bulletin

Sculptor David Hostetler’s Recipe For Happiness
September 15, 2006 – Eighty-one year-old sculptor David Hostetler says he’s found the secret to happiness. Following his advice, maybe we can find it too. Listen >

LINKS: David Hostetler’s Homepage

Weekender: The Borrowed Soldiers of WWI
September 13, 2006 – It’s been almost one hundred years since Great Britain and the U.S. forged a bond on the battlefield – a united coalition that fought the Germans in France during WWI. Now the trials, tribulations, and victories of two divisions of the National Guard who fought along side the British are recounted in a new book: Borrowed Soldiers: Americans Under British Command, 1918 published by the University Of Oklahoma Press. Listen > See photos and a letter home from a soldier

LINKS: Author’s website

How to Save on Gas
September 12, 2008 – There are lots of things you can do around the house to keep your energy bills lower. Shop Smart Magazine, a new bi-monthly publication from Consumer Reports, has put out a mighty handy list. Listen >

LINKS: Shop Smart Magazine

Why Doctors Should Study Art
September 11, 2008 – Just what did your doctors study in med school? Maybe you should ask them if they looked at paintings by the world’s great artists. Harvard Medical School makes its students do just that at The Boston Museum Of Fine Arts. Listen >

Getting Help with Up Front Medical Fees
September 9, 2006 – As medical costs skyrocket, “non-life threatening” issues often can cost you more. If you find yourself unable to pay, there are places you can turn for information on what to do next. Know your options. Listen >

LINKS: AARP Bulletin
http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourhealth/

The USDA's New Menu Planner
September 8, 2006 - If you think planning a healthy diet requires lots of reading – cookbooks and such – forget it. Now all you have to do is check out the USDA’s new online menu planner. Just type in what you ate and it tells you how you can do better. Listen with Real Audio >
The online menu planner is here.

Weekender: AudioOdessey - A Video Game For The Sighted And Blind
September 6, 2008 –  If you can’t see well or if you are blind and you want to play a video game with someone who’s vision is a lot better than yours, wouldn’t it be nice to be on an equal playing field? Now a new free video game designed at MIT makes this possible. Listen >

LINKS: AudioOdessey Game Download; Anton Glinert’s master’s thesis

Some Money Saving Tips from Shop Smart Magazine
September 5, 2008 – There are lots of things you can do around the house to keep your energy bills lower. Shop Smart Magazine, a new bi-monthly publication from Consumer Reports, has put out a mighty handy list. Listen >

LINKS: Shop Smart Magazine

Teen Drivers: What Parents Should Know
September 4, 2008 – The statistics are terrible. Teen drivers have more accidents. What ground rules should you set? Try a contract that spells out the do's and don’ts and the consequences when your son or daughter violates the rules. Listen >

LINKS: The Council Of State Governments; Parenting Teen Drivers website

Words That The Computer Has Co-opted
September 3, 2006 – “Application,” “Keyboard:” language sure has changed since we’ve all started using computers. Here’s a little list of words that used to mean something else that had nothing to do with your PC or Apple. Listen >

How To Stay Safe And Independent In Your Home
September 2, 2006 – Grab bars, shower chairs, higher toilets… there are many devices we can use that make our bathrooms safer for those who need something firmer to hold on to. Now a new video, made by an occupational therapist, offers some tips on what’s available and how to install it. Listen >

LINKS: The Video: How To Stay Safe And Independent In Your Home

What Movies Do Movie Stars Watch?
September 1, 2006 -  Having trouble deciding which movie to watch on a Saturday night No problem, just pick one a movie star recommended and see if you think someone in “the business” picked a winner. Listen >

Weekender: The Coast Guard Heritage Museum
August 30, 2008 – The waters off Cape Cod are some of the most treacherous in the US. So the United States Coast Guard has been very active, manning lightships and lifesaving stations along the coast. A small museum in Barnstable on Cape Cod commemorates many of the rescues and the brave men who pulled them off.
Listen > View our multimedia special.

LINKS: Email to request The Coast Guard Heritage Museum's newsletter; Visit the Coast Guard Heritage Museum's website

The Bass River Busy Body Tour
August 29, 2008 – Some tales of the rich and famous whose elegant mansions line the edges of the Bass River on Cape Cod. Even they have a little problem sometimes… about every ten years. Listen >

LINKS: The Starfish River Cruise

Final Salute A Story Of Unfinished Lives
August 28, 2008 – The people who care for our fallen heroes and their grieving families begin with a knock to deliver the very worst news. Now a very moving book follows one of these caregivers, a casualty assistance calls officer, as he makes his rounds. Final Salute A Story Of Unfinished Lives is published by The Penguin Press. Listen >

The Wedding
August 25, 2008 – Sometimes word just can’t describe how you feel at a wedding, but host Alyne Ellis gives it a try as she describes the perfect day when one of her son’s got married and the other one was the best man. Listen >

How Culture Influences The Brain
August 26, 2008 – The culture we grew up in apparently influences which parts of our brains have an easier time doing certain tasks.  Now a brain cognitive scientist at MIT has figured out a way to show how we our heads are really different when we think.
Listen >

Weekender: Her Story - A Timeline Of The Women Who Changed America
August 23, 2008 –Artists, scientists, doctors, athletes, entrepreneurs and activists: women have changed the face of America. Now a new book brings us a stunning list of 850 women who have made significant contributions. The book covers the years 1587 to 2007 and the information and photographs are marvelous. Her Story: A Timeline Of The Women Who Changed America is published by Collins Press. Listen >

Creating Each Day - The Choices We Make
August 22, 2008 – Millions have been inspired by Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon professor, who is dying. Pausch’s upbeat talk called “The Last Lecture” has now been published as a book and its thoughtful advice offers us all optimism for each day no matter how long our journeys. Listen >

LINKS: Randy Pausch’s website, The Alice Project website

The Guardian Newspaper Has Some Fun
August 21, 2008 – Symphony performances and sports events have more in common than you might think. That’s what the arts and sports reporters who work at London’s Guardian newspaper found out when they all switched jobs for a day. Listen >

LINKS: The Guardian Newspaper

The Man Who Inspired Psycho
August 19, 2008 – If you like stories about murderers, you’re sure to be fascinated by Wisconsin farmer Ed Gein whose not so nice personality and grizzly bone and body collection inspired the book Psycho. Listen >

AARP’s Life@50+ National Event and Expo
August 18, 2008 – It’ll be tons of fun when AARP’s annual get together happens this September in Washington, DC. Host Alyne Ellis brings you the best of last year’s events and previews what you can enjoy at this year’s Life@50+ National Event and Expo. Listen >

LINKS: AARP's Life at 50+

Weekender: Thousand Mile Song: Whale Music In A Sea Of Sound
August 16, 2008 – The humpback whales of the Pacific Ocean sing a complex series of rhythms and melodies for hours and hours. Now a clarinetist plays music with them, using underwater speakers and microphones. David Rothenberg, author of the wildly popular book Bird Songs, has written about his latest project in:Thousand Mile Song: Whale Music In A Sea Of Sound, published by Basic Books. Listen >

LINKS: The Thousand Mile Song website

There’s A Lot Of Heat Between Barrow And Caribou
August 15, 2008 – Want to find some places in the US to escape the summer heat? Here are a few options to consider when you feel you’ve cooked enough in the August sun. Listen >

Links: Visit Caribou, Maine; Visit Barrow, Alaska

The Elder Economic Security Standard Index
August 14, 2008 – How much does it realistically cost seniors to age in place? That depends on where you live. Now there’s a new database that provides more information: The Elder Economic Security Standard Index. Listen >

LINKS: Wider Opportunities For Women website

Music For A Summer Romance
August 12, 2008 – If new love is in bloom for you this summer, there’s a lot to sing about. And when those petals fall and you feel blue, there’s music for that too. Listen >

Weekender: College Confidence With ADD
August 9, 2008 - The statistics are staggering: only five to ten percent of students who have ADD from childhood on will ever make it through and graduate from college. A life coach can help and so can a new book by an author Michael Sandler who also has ADD: College Confidence With ADD, published by Sourcebooks, INC. Listen >

LINKS: The Creative Learning Institute

Business Weekly’s Customer Service Champs List
August 8, 2008 - When you want personal service that makes you feel like the customer’s in charge, where do you turn for advice? Check out the magazine Business Weekly’s Customer Service Champs List. Listen >

LINKS: Business Week website

Florida’s Trees May Be Growing Cash
August 7, 2008 – Americans may one day be running on OJ  - in their cars’ gas tanks - because new experiments are taking place on the manufacture of orange peels into ethanol. Listen >

Spam
August 5, 2008 – The food a lot of people have written and talked about over the years, that “wartime delicacy” of WWII, is making a comeback and there are a lot of things you cook with Spam.
Listen >

LINKS: The Spam website

Weight Lifting: S-L-O-W-L-Y
August 4, 2008 – Gym coaches call it “the power of ten.” Why exercising slowly can build more than muscle as you age. Listen >

Weekender: Behind The Book
August 2, 2008 – In several New York City public schools, a non-profit group called Behind The Book is reaching disadvantaged kids in new ways: using books about their neighborhoods and issues that reflect their lives. The students do reading and writing projects and meet the authors in their classrooms. Listen >

LINKS: Behind The Book website

Daniel Schorr’s Advice On Listening To The News
August 1, 2008 – NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr gives us advice on what to listen for as we surf between the overwhelming number of news channels, blogs and internet sites. Daniel Schorr’s latest book is: Come To Think Of It: Notes On The Turn Of The Millennium. Listen > You can also hear a longer conversation Mr. Schorr had with Prime Time host Mike Cuthbert. Listen >

LINKS: Prime Time Radio multimedia special with Daniel Schorr.

Interactive Underwear
July 31, 2008 -  It’s a t-shirt that almost talks to you reminding you to sit up straight. Will it help your aching back? Maybe, if it ever makes it from the design stage into stores. Listen >

LINKS: Visit Gizmodo to view the interactive underwear

The AHA’s Face The Fats Campaign
July 29, 2008 – We all know saturated and trans fats aren’t good for you. Now a survey conducted by The American Heart Association says we need to know more about the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated ones. These fats are actually heart helpers. Listen >

LINKS: The American Heart Association: Face The Fats Campaign

NASCAR’S Car of Tomorrow
July 28, 2008 –  NASCAR says the first vehicle it has ever designed is a “big crash survival cocoon.” Some easy to remember details, if you’re fishing for something to chat about on race day. Listen >

LINKS: NASCAR website

Weekender: The Mustard Museum
July 26, 2008 – Meet The (real) Mustard Man Barry Levinson, a guy whose “golden rule” is avoid ketchup at all costs. His museum in southwestern Wisconsin has the largest college of mustards in the world and people come to try them and celebrate the world’s oldest condiment. Listen >

LINKS: The Mustard Museum

The Benefits Of Guava
July 25, 2008 – A little fruit that packs a wallop of antioxidants and can be mixed successfully in all kinds of recipes you may never have thought of. Listen >

LINKS: Recipe Land Website

AARP’s National Employer Team
July 24, 2008 – What do AT&T, Avis, Borders, Home Depot, and Sun Trust Bank have in common? These are just a few of the big companies that are listed on AARP’s National Employer Team; companies that say they’ll give older workers fair consideration for jobs.
Listen >

LINKS: AARP’s National Employer Team

New DVDs On Fraudulent Scams
July 22, 2008 - There’s a new free series of videos out on fraud including telemarketing schemes, lottery scams, identity theft and phony investments. They’re good conversation starters to help someone you love protect their cash. Listen >

LINKS: The US Postal Inspection Service

Secrets of A Former Fat Girl
July 21, 2008 – If you’re a chocoholic and you yearn to lose weight, get your mind off food and try what Lisa Delaney did… jazzercise. How one small step helped this author, who still eats chocolate, to lose a lot of weight. Lisa Delaney’s book is Secrets of A Former Fat Girl is published by Plume. Listen >

Weekender: The Secret Wisdom Of A Woman’s Body
July 19, 2008 - Our bodies are subtle messengers. We all notice when the harsh signs of illness scream at us, but when we’re a bit edgy or achy, we don’t pay attention. How can we listen better and what do we do with the information we get? Author and transformational educator Pat Samples’ shares some of the tips in her new book: The Secret Wisdom Of A Woman’s Body, published by Llewellyn Publications. Listen >

Links: Pat Samples’ Website

A New Cell Phone For Seniors
July 18, 2008 – If fancy complicated cell phones have got you or someone you know stumped, there’s another option or two: cell phones designed for seniors that are using to use. A new one coming out this fall has an emergency button and call system too. Listen >

LINKS: Clarity Products website

Stellafane
July 17, 2008 – For a few days each summer, Springfield, Vermont becomes a Mecca for telescope makers. There’s a lot to see and learn about all the wonderful - and sometimes quirky - contraptions people make so stargazing becomes more rewarding. Listen >

LINKS: Stellafane website

Many Generic Drugs Are Costing Less To Manufacture
July 15, 2008 – The manufacturing price of many generic drugs has dropped. A new AARP study outlines the details; it was based on actual drug usage by over five million older Americans enrolled in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. Listen >

LINKS: AARP’s Public Policy Institute Reports; Generic Drug Costs on the AARP Bulletin Website

The Needle Arts Mentoring Program
July 14, 2008 – Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and
needlepoint are being taught in schools across the US. Teachers say it helps the kids with math and concentration.
Learn more about how you can get a program going or be a volunteer who teaches them. Listen >

LINKS: The Needle Arts Mentoring Program

Weekender: Bizarre Foods - Forget About it. Bugs Aren’t Really So Bad!
July 12, 2008 - Pig brains soaked in blood, fried iguana, termites, guinea pigs marinated in orange juice: Andrew Zimmern, the host of the TV series Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel, loves eating them all. But he finally met his match in Taiwan. Listen >

LINKS: Andrew Zimmern website; The Travel Channel website; The recipe for Tator Tot Hot Dish on Cooks.com

Video Game Addiction
July 11, 2008 – Some people just can’t tear themselves away from video games. Hour after hour that’s the only thing they do or think about. Now there are specialists who help them break the habit. Listen >

LINKS: The Center For Internet Addiction Recovery; Online Gamers Anonymouswebsite; The Smith And Jones Center

Pick Your Voice Of Choice As The Presidential Race Continues
July 10, 2008 – Want to hear some of this year’s presidential campaign clips over and over? Now you can download them and make one the ringer on your cell phone. Listen >

LINKS: Find ringtones

Living With Early Onset Alzheimer’s – Part One
July 8, 2008 – Meet Patty Smith, a spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association and her husband Jay. For the past several years, the couple has been coping with Patty’s diagnosis of Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Listen>

LINKS: The Alzheimer’s Association

AARP’s Grandparent Information Center
July 7, 2008 – Nationally 1 in 12 children in the US live with a grandparent or someone else who’s not their mom or dad. If you’re an older adult caregiver to a child who is not your son or daughter, there are places you should know about that may be able to help you financially and legally. Listen>

LINKS: AARP’s Grandparent Information Center

Weekender: Mick Jones: The Founder Of Foreigner Plays On
July 5, 2008 – It’s been over thirty years since the rock band Foreigner catapulted into the limelight with its first of many hits: Feels Like The First Time. Now the band is on tour again and founder Rick Jones shares some thoughts on the band’s platinum mix of blues, rock, and raw emotion. Listen>
Watch video of Mick Jones and Alyne Ellis in our studio.

LINKS: AARP’s Feels Like The First Time Tour

The Birth Of The US On The Diplomatic Stage
July 4, 2008 – On June 1st 1785, John Adams presented his ambassadorial credentials to Britain’s King George III. It had to be one of those meetings where you have to be careful what you say and what you don’t and both men were carefully prepared and polite. Listen >

LINKS: The National Archives Eyewitness Series

The Your Next Chapter Contest
July 3, 2008 – If you’re over fifty you’ve probably been pondering that old question: “what’s next?” Put those ideas on paper you could win a free trip for two to Life@50+, AARP’s National Event And Expo in Washington, DC this September. Listen >

LINKS: AARP's Your Next Chapter Contest

Neanderthal Man Speaks
July 1, 2008 – In 20,000 BC Neanderthals walked the earth. Now a scientist in Florida says he’s figured out what they sounded like when they talked and it sure sounds very different then we do. Listen >

007 Is Back… To Promote The Man Who Created Him
June 30, 2008 -  In some ways author Ian Fleming was a lot like James Bond. Then again… he only had a desk job. To honor the creator of perhaps the world’s most famous spy, London’s Imperial War Museum has mounted an exhibition. Listen >

LINKS: London’s Imperial War Museum Website

Weekender: Music Your Dog Will Love
June 28, 2008 – Veterinary neurologist Susan Wagner and music therapist Joshua Leeds have been studying which music dogs like. Turns out its classical, but they like it even better when it has been acoustically altered. Now they’ve written an easy to read book about their research called: Through A dog’s Ear: Using Sound To Improve The Health And Behavior Of Your Canine Companion. Listen >

LINKS: Through A Dog’s Ear website

Loving Grief
June 27, 2008 - "This book is what I would say softly to you, if you and I were sitting on the porch after the setting sun has left us, two shadows facing each other … this is what I would murmur to you about grief.” Author Paul Bennett’s little book Loving Grief is about losing his beloved wife and his journey forward as he embraces his sorrow. You can also see a video of him reading more of the book. Listen >

LINKS: Visit the author's website

When Science Goes Wrong: The Dark Side Of Discovery
June 26, 2008 – We all make mistakes but when scientists do, bad things can happen. That’s the premise of a fascinating, highly entertaining, new book by neuroscientist Simon LeVay: When Science Goes Wrong: The Dark Side Of Discovery published by Plume. Listen >

LINKS: When Science Goes Wrong on Borders website

Some Precautions To Take To Avoid Staph
June 24, 2008 – Dermatologist Dr. Kent Aftergut shares some tips on how to protect yourself from possible staph infections when you exercise. Listen >

LINKS: Staph infomation provided by The Mayo Clinic

The Cost Of Parenting These Days
June 23, 2008 – The US Department of Agriculture keeps track of child- rearing costs and it costs around two hundred and four thousand dollars to raise a child not including college. Listen >

LINKS: USDA website, Expenditures on Children by Families on the USDA website

Weekender: National Geographic’s Special Edition on Climate Change 
June 21, 2008 - National Geographic has put out a  special news stand only edition: Changing Climate: What You Should Know, What You Can Do. Listen >

LINKS: National Geographic's Special Edition

Cancer.net
June 20, 2008 – More that one-point-four million people are diagnosed with cancer every year. Now there’s a new place they can go to get detailed reliable information about the type of cancer they have, treatment options, and questions to ask about getting a second opinion. Listen >

LINKS: Cancer.net website

Baseball’s Greatest Hit: Take Me Out To The Ball Game
June 19, 2008 – The little song that some say is the third most popular song in the US, right behind the Happy Birthday and the Star Spangled Banner turns 100. Now a new book tells the tale and a lot more about American’s favorite pastime.
Listen >

Technology For Seniors  - Part Two
June 17, 2008 - Staying in your home when you’re frail or a little forgetful can scary. But there are lots of devices you can get to keep you safer so you can stay independent. Listen >

Technology For Seniors  - Part One
June 16, 2008 – A new AARP poll compares what seniors and boomers think about using technology and finds these two groups might need to talk about misconceptions the younger crowd has about older generation. Listen >

Weekender: A Woman’s Guide To Saving Her Own Life
June 14, 2008 – Melanie True Hills lost 85 pounds. Now she’s a motivational speaker for the American Heart Association. She shares some of her tips and cookie jar secrets (where she gets some fat free deserts) in her new book: A Woman’s Guide To Saving Her Own Life published by Healthy Ideas Press. Listen >

LINKS: Hill’s heart site; Hill’s Atrial Fibrillation site

When Soap-On-A-Rope Just Won’t Do
June 13, 2008 – Host Alyne Ellis had to come up with something good after she forgot Father’s Day the year her son Tillman was born. See if you think it was good enough. Listen >

House Stealing
June 12, 2008 - How to protect yourself against crooks that want to borrow against your house. A new crime you should know about. Listen >

LINKS: FBI website

Some Do It Yourselfers Use The Web
June 10, 2008 – Want to fix something, make something, or just get some ideas? There are a lot of websites where do-it-yourselfers give advice on projects they’ve perfected. Listen >

LINKS: Makezine website; Instructables website

The National Sports Center For The Disabled
June 9, 2007 – Ski in a wheelchair and play tennis with a beeping ball. If you have a disability there are plenty of places you can go to get the special help and equipment you need to learn a sport. Listen >

LINKS: The National Sports Center For The Disabled website

Weekender – The Young@Heart Chorus
June 7, 2008 - The average age is eighty and they let ‘er rip, singing everything from James Brown to X (Fix You). The Young@Heart Chorus based in Northampton, Massachussetts travels the globe. Now a new movie follows the choristers who face their infirmities with a song. Listen > View multimedia

Growing Old In China
June 6, 2008 - By the year 2040 over twenty – five percent of China’s citizens
will be over age 65. Will the services they need be there? Listen >

How A Cow Can Help You Lose Weight
June 5, 2008 – Author Melanie True Hills tells a story that illustrates why motivation can work wonders. True Hills lost 85 pounds and has written a book: A Woman’s Guide To Saving Her Own Life published by Healthy Ideas Press. Listen >

Some Musical Airports
June 3, 2008 – Traveling can be entertaining if you pick an airport where live music is part of the experience. Some cities even trot out the trumpet (and other instruments) to welcome you. Listen >

Loch Ness’ Full Time Monster Hunter
June 2, 2007  - Steve Feltham’s spent over a quarter of a century scanning the waters of Loch Ness. What’s he seen so far? A different life, that’s for sure… Listen >

Weekender: The Divided We Fail Letter Drive
May 31, 2008 - Thousands of people are sending letters and emails to AARP detailing their personal experiences with our broken health care system. The stories present a compelling overview that has the power to move lawmakers. Listen to a few and check out AARP’s Divided We Fail campaign. Listen >

The USDA Bee Watch           
May 29, 2008 – Why are bees disappearing? The USDA is mounting a massive national effort to study the details of Colony Collapse Disorder. Listen >

Some Fraudulent Whoppers
May 28, 2008 – Those emails we all get that offer you money are pretty amusing if  - of course – you don’t take their fraudulent messages seriously. Listen >

Balsa Was Best…If You Hurry Up
May 26, 2008 - A thousand years ago people used rafts to sail along the Pacific side of South America. But when scientists at MIT tried to make one, they found out why these strong vessels only lasted a couple of years. Listen >

Weekender: Rich Woman: A Book On Investing For Women
May 24, 2008 - She’s a very rich woman now but in 1985, Kim Kiyosaki was broke. The author of Rich Woman: A Book On Investing For Women offers advice to women who are nervous about investing but still want to learn more about where to begin. Listen >

Scientists Search For Why We Believe
May 23, 2008 - Scientists are exploring the physiological secrets of worship. This new scientific research seeks, at its core, to understand why the human species spends so much time and energy on religious belief. Listen >

LINKS: The Explaining Religion Project; The Chronicle Of Higher Education

Soft Adventure
May 22, 2008 -  Do you want to travel in style to places that are hard to get to? No problem. AARP’s travel editor Ken Budd says try using a helicopter to get you there and back by bedtime. Listen >

LINKS: Canadian Mountain Holidays Website

Four Grams Of Sugar And Other Nutritional Tips
May 19, 2008 - Some tips from a nutritionist on what to think about when you want to lose weight. Listen >

Weekender: Alison Kraus
May 17, 2008 –For her latest recording, she’s picked lots of songs she’s enjoyed performing and added some new ones. Alison Krauss talks about working with other musicians and her new album: A Hundred Miles Or More. Listen >

Protecting an Alzheimer's Patient Financially: Part Two
May 16, 2008 - Just how do you start that difficult series of conversations when a loved one with Alzheimer’s needs to plan for their future while they still can? Some suggestions from Sally Hurme, Senior Project Manager For Financial Security at AARP. Listen >

LINKS: Search AARP for Alzheimer's information

Protecting an Alzheimer's Patient Financially: Part One
May 15, 2007 –For Alzheimer’s patients, a year makes a huge difference; managing money gets much harder and the ability to detect a fraud goes down dramatically. What you should know to protect your loved one. Listen >

Weekender: The Sharing Farm
May 10, 2007 – In Richmond, Canada south of Vancouver, volunteers are growing thousands of bushels of food for the poor. It all started when five women decided to do something and started digging up a small plot just big enough for six rows of plants. Now they’ve made a video they hope will inspire others. View the multimedia page. Listen >
LINKS: The Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project website

No! I Don’t Want to Join A Book Club
May 9, 2007 – No! I Don’t Want to Join A Book Club is a compelling tale about a woman turning sixty whose love for her grandson changes her life. Virginia Ironside’s novel is published by Plume. Listen >

Some Fun With Mnemonics
May 8, 2007 – The use of mnemonic devices to help us remember things is as old as the hills. Some witty little sentences that really stand for something else.
Listen >

LINKS: mnemonic on vitamins

Grapefruit and Medications
May 7, 2007 – Grapefruit doesn’t mix well with some prescription drugs. Why this happens and some of the possible side effects. There are more than fifty medications that interact adversely with grapefruit so ask your doctor about it. Listen >

LINKS: Ezine articles website; The Science Daily website

Finding The Wilderness When You Cruise To Alaska
May 6, 2007 – AARP’s travel editor Ken Budd send a native Alaskan out to find some wilderness ten minutes from where the cruise ships dock. Some advice on getting out into the wild FAST. Listen >

Pitch And Stitch
May 5, 2007 – The knitters and cross-stitchers of Pitch and Stitch ask for the worse seats when they attend baseball games. Then they eat hot dogs and visit with hundreds of other people who bring their needle art projects to work on too. Listen >

LINKS: Pitch And Stitch

Weekender: A Home Rehabilitation DVD On Exercising Your Knee
May 3, 2008 – Want to strengthen your knees at home? Now you can watch a physical therapist demonstrate exercises that may help you feel better on a new DVD made by on orthopedic surgeon. It’s called: The Home Rehabilitation Series,Volume One: The Knee and is published by BodyworksMD. Listen >

LINKS: BodyworksMD website

Cooking Without Recipes
May 2, 2008 -  Host Alyne Ellis’ fond memories of a dinner she had with the late Helen Worth, a friend and master chef who  wrote a wonderful book on how to cook intuitively. Cooking Without Recipes is published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. Listen >

Osteoporosis Information
May 1, 2008 – Osteoporosis can be devastating but there are things you can do to significantly prevent fractures because your bones are too weak. Now a new video produced by The Alliance For Aging Research tells you what you need to know and you can get advice on how you’re doing if you’ve already been diagnosed. Listen >

LINKS: The Alliance For Aging Research website

Inner Beauty Foods
April 29, 2008 - Marshmallows with collagen, yogurt with aloe vera and anti-wrinkle jam made with lycopene… foods that claim to bring you inner beauty are big business but watch out. Listen >

LINKS: Foods to Help Keep Your Skin Healthy on Web MD

Your Eyes And Sugar
April 28, 2008 - According to the USDA, fifteen percent of our population suffers with age related cataracts and almost that many have Macular Degeneration. Studies show eating carbohydrates that break down quickly, like sugar and Coke, doesn’t help.
Listen >

LINKS: Good vs Bad Carbs on Web MD

Weekender: Loretta Swit: Memories of M.A.S.H. And Beyond
April 26, 2008 – It’s been years since Loretta Swit played Margaret – better known as “hot lips” - on the hit TV show M.A.S.H. But when she wasn’t chasing Frank Burns on camera, she was pursuing many interesting ideas and hobbies and she still pursues them today. Listen >

LINKS: BodyworksMD website

Now If I Can Just Play An F Chord
April 25, 2008 – Host Alyne Ellis is struggling to take up a new hobby and move beyond what she thinks is one of the hardest beginning chords on the guitar – that infuriating, little pinky pain: the F chord. Listen >

The Global Seed Vault
April 24, 2008 – Located in Norway, just a few hundred miles from the North Pole, where the permafrost is a thousand feet deep, this top security repository will store millions of seeds…nearly every variety on our planet. Listen >

Link: The Global Crop Diversity Trust Website

I Need An Operation… Now What? – Part Two
April 22, 2008 – If you are thinking about having surgery in a doctor’s office think carefully and ask questions first. Here’s some advice from Dr. Thomas Russell, the executive director of the American College Of Surgeons. His new book is I Need An Operation… Now What. It’s published by Thomson  Healthcare. Listen >

LINKS: The American College Of Surgeons Website

I Need An Operation… Now What? – Part One
April 21, 2008 – It’s the word everyone dreads: operation. In the last five years one in three Americans has had surgery. What you need to research before you go under the knife: advice from Dr. Thomas Russell, the executive director of the American College Of Surgeons. His new book is I Need An Operation… Now What. It’s published by Thomson  Healthcare. Listen >

LINKS: The American College Of Surgeons website

Weekender: The Earth Day Network’s Green School Initiative
April 19, 2008 – The Earth Day Network has made it their mission to change our schools into green environmentally clean and healthy schools within a generation. Listen >

LINKS: BodyworksMD website

Plant Walls For Your Home
April 18, 2008 – Tired of wall paper and painted walls in your home. Now there’s another alternative… a living vertical wall where shallow rooted plants grow year round with little care. Listen >

LINKS: Elevated Landscape Technologies website; Green Living Technologies website

Our Presidents And The Great Outdoors
April 17, 2008 –  Many people who have occupied the Oval Office have loved the rural life. And even in these modern times the tradition continues through photo opportunities. Listen >

Music To Cheer You Up At Tax Time
April 15, 2006 – Whether they’ve gone in the red or not with Uncle Sam, musicians have sung the blues about income taxes. Here’s a sample to keep you company as you crunch your way to the bottom line. Listen >

LINKS: Taxalicious website

Sitting Bull’s Hair Is Returned To His Great-grandson
April 14, 2008 –  Sitting Bull’s hair, the strands he tied his eagle feathers to, has been returned to his relatives.  For the Lakota it’s a chance to finally offer his spirit peace. Listen >

LINKS: National Museum Of The American Indian website

Weekender: The Newseum
April 12, 2008 - A huge museum opened yesterday in DC. Right on Pennsylvania Ave with a stunning view of the Capitol it’s called The Newseum – another words a museum dedicated to news. Host Alyne Ellis got a behind the scenes tour before it opened. Listen >

LINKS: The Newseum website

Is An Annuity Something You Should Consider?
April 11, 2008 – Should you buy a guaranteed lifetime income solution: an annuity. A new survey conducted by looks at who is and who isn’t interested in this option. Listen >

LINKS: Retirement Savings on the AARP website; Smart Money website; Fire Seeker website

Economic Stimulus Payments For Low-Income Seniors
April 10, 2008 – If you’re a low-income senior who doesn’t need to file an income tax return, this year you should get touch with the IRS. The federal government is sending economic stimulus payments to America’s low-income seniors. The simple form is due on or before October 15th. Listen >

Do Vitamins Improve Your Mood?
April 8, 2008 – Can taking vitamins affect your mood? Researchers in Great Britain are testing to see if they make a difference … with inmates. Listen >

The Slow Design Movement
April 7, 2008 – Some designers have opted out of the fast lane in favor of a slower pace and a way of doing things that has in turn affected their art and the produces they make. Listen >

LINKS: Slow Food website; Flocks website; The Slow Home website

Weekender: The Beatles: Meditation And Music
April 5, 2008 -  It’s been 40 years since the “fab four” went to Rishikesh in search of inner peace. AARP’s travel editor Ken Budd talks about how the trip influenced their music and brings us up to date on what its like to travel there. Listen >

Messies Anonymous
April 4, 2008 – If you’re spring-cleaning and need help with clutter, here are some options from Messies Anonymous – everything from clubs to join to a master plan for getting your house under control. Listen >

LINKS: Messies Anonymous website

A Beer, A Cozy Chair: An Inventor’s Paradise
April 3, 2008 – Good inventions should be simple, inexpensive and useful. That’s the advice of The International Federation Of Inventors Associations. See if you think these examples of new inventions fit the bill. Listen >

LINKS: The International Federation Of Inventors Associations

Complaining Choirs
April 1, 2008 – Got a gripe? Turns out a lot of people do and they’re forming choirs to sing about the things that made them aggravated: in Birmingham, England its low wages, in Helsinki it’s the destruction of forests; in Chicago it’s some ordinary angst. Listen >

LINKS: Complaints Choirs Of The World

The Benefits Of V8 Juice
March 31, 2008 – The history of V8: today the vegetable drink is a billion dollar brand with a low sodium variety and the boomers, in particular, are lapping it up. Listen >

Weekender - John Brown’s Farm
March 29, 2008 – Years before abolitionist John Brown fought at Harper’s Ferry he lived in western Pennsylvania. On the land that was once his farm, near Blooming Valley south of Erie, there’s The John Brown Museum and a celebration is held there every May to honor his birthday. Listen > Visit our multimedia page to learn more.

LINKS: Pennsylvania Tourism website; Contact the John Brown Museum

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To A Healthy Relationship
March 28, 2008 – This little book, written by psychologist Dr. Judy Kuriansky, offers a lot of wise ways of to communicate better with a partner and how to solve some of life’s relationship pitfalls.
Listen >

A Presidential Retreat Opens Again
March 27, 2008 – There’s a new historic landmark open in Washington, DC: President Lincoln’s Cottage, on the grounds of what used to be The Soldiers Home. Mr. Lincoln may have written the draft of the Emancipation Proclamation there. Listen >

LINKS: President Lincoln’s Cottage website

AARP’s Money Management Program
March 25, 2008 – Do you need a trustworthy reliable buddy sitting next to you when you write checks to pay your bills every month? Find out more about AARP’s Money Management Program. Listen >

LINKS AARP’s Money Management Program on the AARP Website

A New Study Convinces Non-Exercisers To Get Moving
March 24, 2008 – Researchers at UCLA have been working with seniors who have not been exercising and are convincing them that if they believe they can do it, they will. Listen >

Weekender: Eva And Me
March 22, 2008 – Host Alyne Ellis went to visit the lady who saved her life to hear the story of what happened and learn more about Eva Nungesser. Listen >

Learn more about the remarkable reunion that Alyne calls A Journey Worth Taking on the AARP Blog.

Some Fun With Words
March 21, 2008 –Unscrambling words can be fun, but someone has taken this little exercise to a whole new amusing level. Don’t read any further if you want to play. (The answers are: Lies – Let’s recount; I’m a dot in place and twelve plus one.) Listen >

Learn It Online At Monkeysee.com
March 20, 2008 – If you want to ice skate like a champion, change guitar chords with the best of ‘em, or develop some bartending flair, now’s your chance to find out how the experts do it! Listen >

LINKS: Monkey See website

Getting Your Grocery Bills Down
March 18, 2008 – Every time you drag home a bag of groceries, your wallet is getting lighter. Prices are going up. Tips on ways to save at the checkout counter. Listen >

Reverse Mortgages
March 17, 2008 – Are they a good idea? Don Redfoot of AARP’s Public Policy Institute goes over some of the things you should consider before taking this step. And listen to Mike Cutherbert’s longer interview on Prime Time Radio on this same subject.
Listen >

LINKS: Reverse Mortgages: "Niche Product or Mainstream Solution? Report on the 2006 AARP National Survey of Reverse Mortgage Shoppers" on the AARP website

Weekender: Idle Hour Farm
March 15, 2008 - Ten retired champions – hunters, jumpers, and polo ponies - wander the green pastures of Idle Hour Farm in Camden, South Carolina. They are watched over by 71 year old Bob Russell with love. Visit our multimedia page to learn more. Listen >

For more information email the Idle Hour Farm

A Tale of Two Trees
March 14, 2008 – Anne Frank’s beloved chestnut tree and Robin Hood’s oak: experts in Holland and England are raising money to preserve these old trees that offered comfort in times of danger and adversity. Listen >

LINKS. Sherwood Forest: Under the Major Oak Tree on the BBC website; The Anne Frank House

The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Sales Pitch
March 13, 2008 – Every week  - chances are  - your doctor has a very well informed visitor: a salesman peddling prescriptions. What you can do to ask the right questions when you get sick and need some meds. Listen >

LINKS: Pharmed Out website

The Complete Book Of Aunts
March 11, 2008 – Rupert Christiansen’s charming little book about all the different aunts in books, on TV, and in real life: some make your life oh so much better. Others: watch out and run the other way. The Complete Book Of Aunts is published by Grand Central Publishing. Listen >

Green Burials
March 10, 2008 – Ramsey Creek Nature Preserve in South Carolina is a lovely area to walk in and its chapel has hosted many weddings … and funerals. When it opened a decade ago it was the first green burial site in the United States and amongst the trees and flowers are small stones that mark the graves. Listen >

LINKS: Memorial Ecosystems website

Weekender: A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul
March 8, 2008 - Gary Gwilliam has spent his life in court. He’s a personal injury lawyer who’s sweated through some big trials against automakers and firms with huge resources. His job is to protect the little guy. Now he’s written a book about learning to deal with his high stress lifestyle. His book: Getting A Winning Verdict In My Personal Life: A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul is published by Pavior. Listen >

AARP’s Tax-Aide Program
March 7, 2008 – April 15th is coming up fast. If you’re sixty or over and you need some help getting your taxes done, check out the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance program; it’s run by AARP. Listen >

LINKS: AARP’s tax-aide program

Mattie The Madame
March 6, 2008 – It might be the world’s oldest profession but in Denver, Colorado, Mattie Silks was a woman who took prostitution to a whole new level. She rolled up her sleeves instead of her skirts, and took on the west. Listen >

LINKS: Denver History Tours

Some DC Women To Think About This Women’s History Month
March 4, 2008 – The owner of the Hope Diamond, a crusader for women’s political rights, the woman who planned a Presidential assignation: Washington, DC’s women have made fascinating choices that have changed the world. Listen >

LINKS: Alexandria Colonial Tours website; Hillwood Museum And Gardens website

Only Your Nose Knows
March 3, 2008 – Can you sniff out the right person for you to marry? Experts say someone’s smell is so important that it influences one’s choice in a mate. Now you can get a dating company to match you up. Listen >

LINKS: ScientificMatch website

Weekender: Note By Note
March 1, 2008 –  Steinway & Sons still makes its pianos using the same methods it perfected 150 years ago. It takes a year to make just a Concert Grand. We follow one piano L1037 and meet the craftsmen who make it and the musicians who yearn for that special sound that brings out the nuances in the music they’ll play. Now an independently produced film tells their story. Listen >

LINKS: Note By Note website; Steinway & Sons website

Loving Grief
February 29, 2008 -  “This book is what I would say softly to you, if you and I were sitting on the porch after the setting sun has left us, two shadows facing each other … this is what I would murmur to you about grief.” Author Paul Bennett’s little book Loving Grief about losing his beloved wife and his journey forward as he embraces his sorrow. Listen >

LINKS: Loving Grief website

Talking With A Youngster About Money Can Be Fun
February 28, 2008 - How can we help young people get ready for their financial lives and even start them thinking about retirement planning? Here’s one solution: an online tutorial where you can get advice from other boomers who have done it successfully. Listen >

LINKS: Helping Ensure Financial Success For Youth on the Generation United website

Robotic Deer
February 26, 2008 - Bambi’s got a buddy and he’s collecting big bucks. Follow a ranger in New Hampshire as he hunts Bambi’s killers with some high tech gadgetry. Listen >

A New Rating Of Senior Care Facilities
February 25, 2008 - If you’re shopping for a nursing home or a retirement community, here’s one new tool to check out: a website where consumers rate everything from home health care to Alzheimer’s facilities. And don’t forget Medicare and AARP’s online resources too. Listen >

LINKS: Senior Decision website; Nursing Home Performance Data on the AARP website; Medicare website

Weekender: Tracing your African American Roots
February 23, 2008 - Today we’ll follow the paper trail that begins just after the Civil War, a time when former slaves started legally identifying themselves by first and last name Three invaluable sets of records housed at The National Archives tell their stories.
Listen >

LINKS: The National Archives website

The International Dictionary Of Black Composers
February 22, 2008 -  It’s been cited as one of the best reference books ever. Reading the wealth of info in The International Dictionary Of Black Composers is inspiring and it’s easy to then locate more articles, CD’s of published works, and learn a lot more about both legendary and contemporary African-American composers. Listen >

LINKS: The Center For Black Music Research website

Robert Moog’s Storage Shed
February 21, 2008 – When Robert Moog, the inventor of the Moog electronic synthesizer died, his passing was mourned by musicians around the world. Moog kept most of his working papers and many of his machines in an old storage shed. It’s a treasure trove. Visit the multimedia page. Listen >

LINKS: The Robert Moog Foundation website

Insomnia Part Two
February 19, 2008 – Some advice on one thing to try to change your sleep habits if you suffer from insomnia: get out of bed!
Listen >

LINKS: Government’s Site On Women’s Health; The National heart, Lung, And Blood Institute website

Insomnia Part One
February 18, 2008 – Over thirty million Americans suffer from the ravages of insomnia and research shows that lack of sleep is associated with illnesses. Dr Andrew Krystal,   the director of the Insomnia And Sleep Research Program at Duke University, details some of the new findings. Listen >

LINKS: The National heart, Lung, And Blood Institute website; Government’s Site On Women’s Health

Weekender: The Center To Champion Nursing In America
February 16, 2008 – AARP and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have announced the creation of The Center To Champion Nursing in America. Its mission will be to address one of the most critical issues in healthcare today: the persistent shortage of nurses. Click here to learn more. Listen >

LINKS: The Center To Champion Nursing In America website

Limit Your Salt Intake
February 15, 2008 – How much is too much? Experts say we live in an age when eating over 2300 milligrams a day is easy to do and if you have high blood pressure, don’t go above 1500. Listen >

LINKS: RGJ website; The American Heart Association website

Valentine’s Day In the Animal World
February 14, 2008 – The birds and the bees: some humorous tales of procreating frenzy. Listen >

Did President Lincoln Have Cancer?
February 12, 2007 – According to cardiologist and amateur historian, Dr. John Sotos, he did. He says our 16th president was suffering from something called MEN 2B and this could have also made him very tall. Listen >

Now Jeeves Has A Laptop
February 11, 2008 - Are you rich enough to afford a household manager? Today’s high tech butlers don’t come cheap. It’ll cost you at least 75 thousand dollars a year to get that old fashioned service. Listen >

LINKS: Starkey International website

Weekender: The Experience Wave
February 9, 2008 – A new national poll conducted by Experience Wave, a non-profit advocacy organization for boomers, says people under 65 want to keep working and volunteering. What the government can do to make these plans easier for boomers.
Listen >

LINKS: Experience Wave website

Plan A Star Gazing Trip For Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2008 – In two thirds of the US there is too much light pollution to even see the Milky Way. Here are some really dark places for you and your honey to go star gazing on Valentine’s Day. Listen >

LINKS: The International Dark-Sky Association website

Does Helicopter Parenting Work?
February 7, 2008 – Just how involved should you be in your son or daughter’s college academics? Check out the new National Survey Of Student Engagement for some answers. Listen >

LINKS: National Survey of Student Engagement website

NASA’s Magic Pill
February 5, 2008 – High on the coldest mountain on earth scientists have been studying core body temperatures and the problems that arise when you get too cold or too hot. They are aided in their research by a very special pill.

The Psychiatric Service Dog
February 4, 2008 – Some people with mental illness, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, are training their dogs to do everything from turn on the lights to nudging them to stop repetitive behaviors. Visit mutimedia page.

LINKS: The Psychiatric Service Dog Society website

Weekender: The Alphabet Lady: Mystery Writer Sue Grafton
February 2, 2008 – Author Sue Grafton has been writing her alphabet mystery series for over twenty years. Wth only six letters to go, her latest book if T Is For Trespass is published by Putnam Press. This story tackles elder abuse. Visit multi-media page.
Listen >

A Self-Tuning Guitar
February 1, 2008 – Sick and tired of searching for that perfect G. Now a new musical instrument called a “robotic guitar” can zero in on those hard to find pitches in the blink of an ear. Listen >

LINKS: Gibson Guitars website; The Powertune System on Tronical website
 

AARP’s Computer Games For Boomers
January 31, 2008 – Improve your memory and sharpen up with computer games designed for boomers. Listen >

Sleep Apnea
January 29, 2008 - If you’re falling asleep in the daytime or snoring, you may have sleep apnea. Some lifestyle changes may help or you may need a special machine at night, but don’t underestimate how serious this condition can be when you stop breathing repeatedly in the middle of the night. Listen >

LINKS: The American Sleep Apnea Association website

Campaign Buttons: Past And Present
January 28, 2008 – With the presidential campaign in full swing, those campaign buttons are full of messages you can wear on your lapel. One collector fills us in on some slogans of yesteryear.
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Weekender: Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips
January 26, 2007 – A resilient optimist and a group of other cancer survivors she calls her "posse" offer some fabulous tips on living with cancer and not letting it define your life.  Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips is published by Skirt! Press. Check out our multi-media page. Listen >

Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp
January 25, 2007 – Play your guts out and jam with famous performers at Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp. For the founding member of the Billy Coulter band in DC it was a real blast. Check out our mulit-media page. Listen >

LINKS: Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp official website; The Billy Coulter Band on Billy Coulter's website

Green Up Your Kitchen Counters
January 24, 2007 – Eco-friendly countertops for your kitchen that are durable enough to withstand both Mother Nature and household wear and tear. Listen >

LINKS: Enviroglas website; Countertops by The Richlite Company

Some Tips On Athletic Shoes
January 22, 2007 – Better buy the right kind for your foot. What to think about before you head out for a walk or a run. Listen >

LINKS: Running Shoes on Dr. Pribut’s Sports Pages

Exercise Socks
January 21, 2007 – What you put on your foot can mean the difference between Athlete’s Foot and healthy comfort. Some advice from a podiatrist on exercising with the right socks. Listen >

LINKS: Exercise Socks on Dr. Pribut’s Sports Pages

NASA’s New Map of Antarctica
January 18, 2008 – NASA has photographed the southern hemisphere in such detail that now you can get a real grasp of the world’s coldest continent…from the smallest details to the widest patterns that can only be seen from space. Listen >

LINKS: Looking at Earth on the NASA website

Does Hospice Care Save Medicare Money?
January 17, 2008 – A new study at Duke University crunches the numbers. Listen >

LINKS: Hospice Use Saves Money for Medicare, Study Finds on Duke University website; General Hospice Information on the AARP website

The Livable Communities Awards: The Winning Developers
January 15, 2007 – The National Association Of Home Builders and AARP have announced winners of The Livable Communities Awards. Two developers have been singled out for their lovely multi-generational communities. Listen >

LINKS: Universal Design on the AARP website

The Livable Communities Awards: The Winning Builders
January 14, 2007 – The National Association Of Home Builders and AARP have announced winners of The Livable Communities Awards. There are five winners: two developers, a remodeled home in North Carolina, and two builders with homes in Arizona and Georgia. Listen >

LINKS: Livable Communities Awards on the AARP website

Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Turns Twenty
January 8, 2008 – Meet the man who’s been looking for fascinating stories and trivia for twenty years. He’s Gordon Jawna, the editor and publisher of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader. Listen >

LINKS: Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader website


Talking With You Grandchildren About The Environment
January 7, 2008 – Lots of things used to be mighty different years ago – everything from commuting to the products people cleaned with around the house. What can you teach your grandchildren about the times when life was slower and people lived a life full of more natural products? Listen >

Weekender: The Earth Day Network’s Green School Initiative
January 5, 2008 –The Earth Day Network has made it their mission to change our schools into green environmentally clean and healthy schools within a generation. Listen >

LINKS: The Earth Day Network website

The Old Farmer’s Almanac
January 4, 2008 – The mysteries that lie beneath its pages harken back to another time and place and so does its secret of predicting the weather. Listen >

LINKS: The Old Farmers Almanac website

How Is Your Retirement Savings Plan Going?
January 3, 2008 – It’s the question everybody should be asking. Are you prepared for retirement? Social security, pensions, and personal savings may not add up to enough unless you are really prepared. Listen >

LINKS: Video On Retirement Planning on the AARP website; Quinn’s Money For Life in the AARP Bulletin

Some Movies With A New Years Theme
January 1, 2008 – If starting off 2008 with the tube and a blanket feels good, here are three movie suggestions  centered around the theme: time passes quickly. Listen >

LINKS: Father Time’s Net website; Movies For Grownups on AARP website

Some Early Timepieces
December 31, 2007 - Pause for a moment as you wait for midnight and 2008 to pay homage to the Egyptians and some of the earliest clocks. Listen >

LINKS: The Federal Government’s Time Exhibits website

Weekender: Staying On That Diet You Are About To Start
December 29, 2007 – Get some tips on how get back on track when you have reached for that extra cookie or piece of pie from clinical nutritionist Janet Zalman. Listen >

Get Yourself  “A First Footer”
December 28, 2007 – For centuries people in Scotland have hedged their bets on good luck in the new year by inviting a guy who looks just right to be their “first footer” at midnight. Listen >

LINKS: A Hogmanay Essay on the redwood review website

LINKS: Edinburgh’s Hogmanay website

Problems With Prepaid Funeral Plans
December 27, 2007 – Thousands of consumers, who have pre-paid funeral arrangements, have been shafted when the mortuaries and funeral homes they counted on squandered the money. 
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Virtual Volunteering
December 25, 2007 – Thousands have discovered the joys of volunteering using a computer or a telephone. Now it’s easy to give the gift of your time and expertise without ever leaving home. Listen >

LINKS: Vitual Volunteering on the AARP website

The History Of Silent Night
December 24, 2007  - Good thing a church organ was broken and a moving Christmas Carol was written for midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Listen >

LINKS: The Hymns And Carols Of Christmas website

Weekender: The Cell Phone Blues: Why Consumers Are In The Red
December 22, 2007 – Cell Phone Companies – what a pain! Extra charges, hefty termination fees, and just where do you get good reception any way? Now AARP’s Public Policy Institute has sent some recommendations for improvements to Congress. Listen >

LINKS: Wireless phones on the AARP website

Some Military Files Are made Public
December 21, 2007 -  The military service records for those who served in 1945 have just been released to the public. It’s a gold mine for researchers. Listen >

LINKS: National Personnel Records Center

Talking About Giving Up the Car Keys
December 20, 2007 – It’s hard to tell a loved one when it’s time for them to stop driving. Get prepared to have the conversation go as smoothly as possible by taking a seminar called: “We need To Talk.” It’s been put together by AARP, The Hartford, and the AgeLab at MIT.  Listen >

LINKS: AARP’s “We Need To Talk” seminar on the AARP website

Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits
December 18, 2007 – If you provide all the necessary information, this complicated process may move a little faster. Some advice from the co-founder of The Social Security Disability Coalition. Listen >

LINKS: Social Security Disability Coalition on MSN website

The First Boomer
December 17, 2007 – She was born one second after midnight on Jan 1, 1946. Kathy Casey Kirshling gets calls from the press every decade asking her to “speak” for the baby boomer generation. Listen >

Weekender: Elder Wisdom Circle
December 15, 2007 – All across the country, thousands of seniors are writing letters to the younger generation who write them for advice.  Now there’s a new book of their wise grandparent type advice:: The Elder Wisdom Circle: A Guide For A Meaningful Life, published by Plume. Listen >

LINKS: Elder Wisdom Cicle website

That Tune That Never Ends
December 14, 2007 – They repeat and repeat until you think you’re gonna go wild. Songs that get stuck in your head and what to do about them. Listen >

Forever Cool: What Does Your Wardrobe Look Like?
December 13, 2007 – Do you look like you are dressing for your prime time years? Check out: Forever Cool by Sheri Mathieson, an award winning style consultant. It’s published by Clarkson Potter and drop those floral prints and dark shirts for sure. Listen >

What Did Shakespeare Look Like?
December 11, 2007 –  You’ve seen that picture of the world’s most famous playwright with the big head and the ruff collar. Now there’s a much more flattering possibility – an oil painting that has just passed some forensic authentication tests. Listen >

LINKS: Globe and Mail website

The Dreidel Collector
December 10, 2007 – In recent decades dreidels have changed a lot. There are still some made of wood, but many are now made of precious stones. Some spin, some don’t but one avid collector, Dr Herman Berliner, loves them all! Listen >

Weekender: Wangari Maathai - Nurturing Kenya’s Seeds Of Change
December 8, 2007 – Wangari Maathai was the first African woman and the first environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Now the Greenbelt Movement she founded has become an international cause. Her memoir is called Unbowed and is published by Anchor Books. Listen >

LINKS: The Greenbelt Movement website

It’s Better To Be A Buddy Than To Be Alone
December 7, 2007 – Studies show people are healthier when they are socially active and friendships can actually lengthen you life. Listen >

The Mindset List
December 6, 2007 – What do today’s eighteen year olds take for granted? What pivotal historical events have they missed? Every year Beloit College in Wisconsin puts out the Mindset List to try to answer these questions. Listen >

LINKS: Beloit College’s Mindset List website

Farmers Are Getting Older
December 4, 2007 – Farmers are staying on the job longer aided by better medical care and advances in technology. Listen >

Re-adding Your Name To The Do Not Call List
December 3, 2007 -  If you put your phone number on the “Do Not Call” list you may soon have to sign up again. After five years, telemarketers can start calling you again. Listen >

LINKS: The FTC’s national Do Not Call Registry

Weekender: The Story Keepers Of Visiting Angels
December 1, 2007 - Visiting Angels is a national agency that provides care giving services to the elderly in their homes. Their goal is to tape the memories of 100 veterans from WWII by the end of 2008. Listen >

LINKS: The Library Of Congress’ Veterans History Project website; The Story Keepers website

A New Theory About The Appendix
November 30, 2007 – You never think about it until it goes bad, but now scientists at Duke University Medical School think they know why you have one. Listen >

AARP’s Financial Literacy Quiz
November 29, 2007 – How savvy are you about your money? Now you can find out by going online and taking a little 15 question quiz that covers everything from social security to Medicare. Listen >

LINKS: Your Money in the AARP Bulletin

Weekend: Making The Piano Speak
November 17, 2007 – "Luxurious arrangements" are what pianist Emile Pandolfi offers his audiences...and some critics have said his music goes to the very soul. Listen >

LINKS: Emile Pandolfi Official Website

The IRS’ New Foreclosure Webpage
November 16, 2007 – The IRS has added a new section to its website to answer tax questions about losing your home: Foreclosure Tax Relief Available To Many. Listen >

LINKS: The Internal Revenue Service website

Listening to Amelia
November 15, 2007 – Aviator Amelia Earhardt sent her last messages in July 1937. Who heard her? Could it possibly have been a teenager in Florida? Listen >

LINKS: TIGHAR, The International Group Of Historic Aircraft Recovery website

Warm Springs: A Memoir
November 13, 2007 – Travel back in time to the polio center President Roosevelt lovingly molded into a place of spiritual and physical healing. It had a profound impact on author Susan Shreve who was a patient there for awhile in her teens. Warm Springs: Traces Of A Childhood At FDR’s Polio Haven is published by Houghton Mifflin. Listen >

LINKS: Warm Springs book review on AARP The Magazine Online

Reaching For The Plastic: Credit vs Debit Cards
November 12, 2007 – Many of us pull out our bank machine card and buy something in a store as a debit or a credit. Consumer Reports Money Advisor has a better suggestion. Listen >

Weekend: The Virtual Driver
November 10, 2007 – It may feel like a really bad night on the road or you may do just fine. Find out how you can brush up your driving skills with the Raydon Corporation’s Virtual Driver. One was on display at the AARP conference in Boston. Listen >

LINKS: Virtual Driver Interactive website; Driver's Safety on the AARP website

The Fit That Doesn’t Lie
November 9, 2007 – Bathing suits can be a real bother if they don’t fit right. Now, in some places, you can get sized up scientifically in style. Listen >

LINKS: Lori Coulter’s True Measure website

A WWII Ship Tour Here In The US
November 8, 2007 – Have you been watching the Ken Burns series on WWII? Maybe it’s time to get closer to where the action was without leaving the U.S. Visit an old ship. Listen >

MIT’s Huggable Bear
November 6, 2007 – Boy oh boy is he cute! His name is Huggable and this teddy bear may one day help grandparents communicate with their grandchildren and keep patients in hospitals more in touch. The bear got trotted out at the AARP conference in Boston. Listen >

Autumn: The Diet Robot
November 5, 2007 – No one likes to hear a friend or loved one ask questions about their weight every day. Not to worry. A robot developed by the folks at the MIT Media Lab can do it  - possibly with a lot more success. Host Alyne Ellis met Autumn and her creator at the AARP conference in Boston. Listen >

Weekend: The Birth Of Geroscience
November 3, 2007 – The Buck Institute For Age Research in California is launching a new scientific discipline called Geroscience, an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how we age. Listen >

LINKS: The Buck Institute For Age Research website

The Senior’s Guide To eBay
November 2, 2007 – Creating an account, insertion fees and even how you can find someone reputable to sell or buy things for you… it’s a very understandable little book. The Senior’s Guide To eBay is published by Eklektika Press. Listen >

Bathrooms That Are Easier And Safer To Use
November 1, 2007 – Want to stay put and make your bathroom more accessible? How about just plain roomier? Some tips from Leslie Segrete, the co-host of The Money Pit on making that room where so many people fall a lot safer. Listen >

LINKS: The Money Pit website

AARP’s My Dream Job Contest
October 30. 2007 – Write an essay about yourself. Tell us your story. What are you hoping to do next in life? Maybe you can be a winner in AARP’s My Dream Job Contest. Listen >

LINKS: My Dream Jobs on the AARP website

Some Musical Ghosts
October 29. 2007 – Some rockin’ and rollin’ ghosts, the music they loved, and the people they inspired. Listen >

Weekend: Crittercam: Seeing Through Animals Eyes
October 27, 2007 – It’s amazing what scientists have seen and learned since 1987 when they began attaching cameras to animals. Now a new exhibit from National Geographic celebrates the invention of the crittercam and the discoveries it has made possible. Listen >

LINKS: Crittercam on the National Geographic website

Managing Your Energy Level – Part Two
October 26, 2007– Some advice from the Director of Nutrition at the Human Performance Institute in Orlando. WHAT you eat and WHEN can really make you feel a lot more energetic. Listen >

Managing Your Energy Level – Part One
October 25, 2007 –Are you bringing your best self to that executive meeting? Not if you ate the wrong thing ahead of time. Listen >

Seniors and Sex
October 24, 2007 – Many Americans are staying more active than you might think as they age! Americans pushing 60, 70, 80 or even 90 don't forgo sex just because they're aging according to a study out of the University Of Chicago. Listen >

LINKS: University Of Chicago study

Some Stonehenge Knock-offs
October 23, 2007 –This side of the pond, has got it’s share of weird circles, all inspired by Stonehenge’s mysterious rocks on Salisbury Plain in England. Listen >

The Story Of The Word Permafrost
October 22, 2007 – How one little word got invented when some one in a staff meeting wanted to know what was in a bag? Listen >

Weekend: Belva Lockwood
October 20, 2007 – Belva Lockwood was the first woman to plead a case before the US Supreme Court and the first woman to run for president. A new book : Belva Lockwood: the Woman Who Would Be President by biographer Jill Norgren fills in the exciting details. It’s published by the New York University Press. Listen >

Operation Respect: Don’t Laugh At Me
October 19, 2007 – The little song that inspired musician Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary to create a school curriculum now used around the world. Listen >

LINKS: Operation Respect website

The Silver Anniversary Of The CDOctober 18, 2007 – We celebrate the invention of the compact disk with some fun facts including the first piece ever distributed and the music that dictated the amount of recording time on each disk: 74 minutes. Listen >

Gotta Love Those Golden Retrievers
October 16, 2007 – Golden retrievers all have that loving needy nature but host Alyne Ellis’ dog seems to be getting into some trouble because he rules her house. Listen >

Computer Aids For Reading And Writing
October 15, 2007 – There are computer programs that can read to you and you can dictate what you want written down. Some technology aids to get you up to speed when reading or writing is difficult. Listen >

LINKS: Kurzweild and Dragon Naturally Speaking website; Digital River website

Weekender: Angels Gate
October 13, 2007 – From the outside it looks like a regular house but inside hundreds of sick and injured animals live out their remaining years or days in peace with a very special couple who welcomes them into their loving home. Listen >
Visit our special multimedia gallery on Angel's Gate.

LINKS: Angels Gate website

Log On And Get Going With AARPfitness.com
October 12, 2007 – AARP has just started a new website where you can check everything from your body mass index and daily nutritional needs to finding a gym and a trainer. Listen >

LINKS: AARP Fitness website

The Hollow Tree And The Deep Woods Book
October 11, 2007 – The coon the possum and the old black crow - cavort in this lovely old children’s book by Albert Bigelow Paine. Listen >

LINKS: Decent News website

Operation Respect: Don’t Laugh At Me
October 09, 2007 – The little song that inspired musician Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary to create a school curriculum now used around the world. Listen >

LINKS: Operation Respect website

New Advances For The Eye
October 08, 2007 – Learn about the new intraocular lenses for cataract surgical patients and new progressive lenses for glasses. Listen >

Retraining The Brain: The Spit Belt Treadmill
October 2, 2007 – Scientists are experimenting with helping patients walk better after brain injuries by putting them on treadmills with two separate belts, one for each leg. Listen >

LINK: YouTube video

Around One More Point
October 1, 2007 – Mary Gazetas and her sister Phoebe spend weeks every summer traveling the coastline of British Columbia in canoes. Now Mary has written a book about their time on the water: Around One More Point, published by TouchWood Editions. Listen >

Weekender: The Melody Lingers On
September 29, 2007 – A new activity songbook that’s useful in group settings is full of sing-a-longs, stories, quizzes, and favorite old melodies from times gone by. The Melody Lingers On: A Complete Music Activities Program For Older Adults is published by Venture Publishing Inc. Listen >

Some Special Corners
September 28, 2007 – Some musings on those special intersections where life seems more vibrant and history happens.
Listen >

The Reading List Of A Seeker
September 27, 2007 – Ever since Jon Krakauer’s article appeared in Outside Magazine about Christopher McCandles dying in the Alaskan wilderness at age 24 – people have become fascinated with McCandles and his story. Since then the article has evolved to a book…and is now being turned into a movie. Listen >

Halifax: The days After The Titanic Sank
September 25, 2007 – Halifax, Nova Scotia’s sea-men retrieved bodies that could have been passengers on the Titanic. Who were they? A book gives us some details about them and a glimpse of a city in mourning. Titanic Victims in Halifax Graveyards is published by the DTours Visitors And Convention Service.
Listen >

Crossing The Line With A Stranger
September 24, 2007 – Vacations can be made all the sweeter because of the kindness of a stranger. A big thank you to James. Listen >

Weekend: A Cook With Talent And A Warm Heart
September, 22, 2007 – Francis Davis cooked up a church supper at the Smithsonian’s Folk Life Festival and shared her recipe for what makes a good cook. Listen >

A New Symbol On Some Government Headstones
September 20, 2007 - The US Department Of Veterans Affairs has added the pentacle to its list of “emblems of belief.” Now the star in a round circle can be put on a veteran’s headstone. Listen >

LINKS: US Dept of Veterans Affairs website

Digital Cameras And Blindness
September 18, 2007 – The same technology used in a digital camera may some day help patients who suffer from Retinitis Pigmentosa see something again. Listen >

Prep For The Job Interview: Here’s How
September 17, 2007 – There’s a lot you can do to make sure that all important chat goes well including some research before you ever leave the house. Listen >

Weekend: Memphis: The City In Song
September 15, 2007 – Everyone from Ringo to Bette Midler have sung the city’s praises and painted a picture of Memphis. Charming or lonely it’s always mesmerizing and colorful. Listen >

AARP’s New Scholarship Program
September 14, 2007 - If you are over forty and can’t afford to get more schooling, think again and check out AARP’s online application for financial aid. Listen >

LINKS: AARP Scholarship Program on the AARP website

Seeing Through Maps
September 13, 2007 – Which ways up and just how big are those countries any way? Maps influence how we think about the planet. Check out the book: Seeing Through Maps: The Power Of Images To Shape Our World View published by ODT Incorporated.
Listen >

Children And Their Aging Parents Who Survived The Holocaust
September 11, 2007 – Many people who survived the concentration camps have unique issues as they age and many of their children are seeking therapy to cope. Listen >

Rogers And Hart Find Inspiration On A Wild Ride
September 10, 2007 – You never know when the muse will strike. A little tale about a girl who made a comment that jumpstarted a hit. Listen >

Weekend: Chocolate Bars and Sampling the Good Stuff
September 8, 2007 – The city that fell in love with the coffee bean is now embracing the cocoa bean too. A new store called The Chocolate Box opens in Seattle. Listen >

LINKS: The Chocolate Box website

AARP’s New Work Search Program
September 7, 2007 – Get career information about employers with openings in your community and hone your skills to get that job. Listen >

LINKS: AARP WorkSearch Program on AARP website

Seniors are Biking and Loving It
September 6, 2007 – Haven’t been on a bike in years? No worries. More bikes are made with a lot more stability…and for those active seniors, you can join a bike club for people over fifty. Listen >

LINKS: Bicycling World website

How To Make Tea The Way The English Do
September 4, 2007 – If you’ve relied on tea bags for your cup of tea, there is an alternative. Learn from the British exactly how to do it in style. Listen >

A Speech for Labor Day Today?
September 3, 2007 – In 1939 Angelo J Rossi, the mayor of San Francisco, gave a speech for Labor Day. It’s words still ring true today, or do they? You decide. Listen >

Weekend: Alison Krauss: A Hundred Miles or More
September 1, 2007 - She’s picked lots of songs she’s enjoyed performing and added some new ones. Allison Krauss talks about working with other musicians and her new album: A Hundred Miles Or More. Listen >

Traveling A Different Road With History
August 28, 2007 – Sleep where Thomas Jefferson laid his head or follow the path where glaciers once shaped the land. Take a vacation around historical events. Listen >

LINKS: Historic Hotels website; The Historic Scenic Byways Program website; Legends of America website

Yearning For One More Woof
August 27, 2007 – Meet Rosie: a little dog who just doesn’t know the school bus isn’t coming any more. Listen >

Weekend: Going To Work For A Nonprofit
August 25, 2007 - If you’ve decided to try to make a career switch from the world of big business into the non-profit sector - here are some ideas on how to go about it successfully. Listen >

What Makes Someone Beautiful As They Age?
August 24, 2007 - Want to be a model for AARP? Here’s how to enter and we get some advice from some people who say they know how to look good over fifty. Listen >

LINKS: Model Search in AARP the Magazine

How A Fire In The Back Yard Sparked A Good Idea
August 23, 2007 – The genius idea that saved the family barbeque! Listen >

Earth911.org
August 22, 2007 - Get out the crayons and teach the little ones about the environment or play some games yourself on this creative website. Listen >

LINKS: Earth 911 website

Porter Wagoner: Wagonmaster
August 21, 2007 - The country star is 80 and he’s got a new album. Hear some tunes including an almost lost little number written by Johnny Cash. Listen >

Sleeping In Comfort Under the Stars
August 20, 2007 – Experience tranquility under the stars as you sleep the night away…outdoors! Listen >

Weekend: Freeheld
August 18, 2007 – Freeheld was one of many independent films aired at the American Film Institute’s Silverdocs Film Festival. Freeheld is a true story about Laurel Hester, a dying policewoman fighting to leave her pension to her domestic partner. Listen >

LINKS: Silverdocs website

Looking For The Mob As The TV Season Begins
August 17, 2007 - If you’re missing Tony Soprano check out these mob movies.  Listen >

Know The Details Of Your 401K? 
August 15, 2007 - What’s in the fine print? Are you aware of potential fees you may be paying as you “save”? Listen >

LINKS: Your money in the AARP Bulletin

The Skyline Above the Tower of London
August 14, 2007 - The Tower of London is under siege. Learn why this cultural icon may be added to the World Heritage Funds list of endangered sites. Listen >

Toronto’s Mighty Big Water Cooler
August 13, 2007 – The big city is keeping cool with some pipes and some very cold H2O. Listen >

Weekend:The Memory Advantage
August 11, 2007 - Is it a bad thing to forget your car keys? What’s normal, what is a sign of trouble, and who suffers the most from a bad memory? Listen >

LINKS: The Memory Advantage by Dr. Thomas Crook on Prime Time Radio website

Many Thin People Are Fat Too
August 10, 2007 - MRI’s say so! What to do about that really bad visceral fat that doesn’t jiggle but can make you good and sick. Listen >

The Millionaire Next Door
August 9, 2007 - A college bound teen gets a present from the man next door. Listen >

Coma
August 7, 2007 - A film that takes you in to the Center For Head Injuries at the JFK Medical Center where you’ll meet families who wait and watch for signs of progress. Listen >

Follow Stan And Marcia
August 6, 2007 - They took the plunge and sold their house and everything in it. Now they call themselves “citizens of the world.” Hear their story. Listen >

LINKS: Stan and Marcia on AARP The Magazine website

Weekend: George Lopez
August 4, 2007 - The Hispanic king of comedy shares stories of his life, family, projects, and new films. Listen >

Porch Talk
August 3, 2007 - Find out about “wisdom” in a little book: Porch Talk: Stories of Decency, Common Sense, and Other Endangered Species. Listen >

Choosing Better Flight Options
August 2, 2007 - Some helpful tips to avoid flight delays and higher fares. Listen >

How To Reverse Your Aging Fingerprint
August 1, 2007 - The Buck Institute For Age Research share results to a recent study - regarding aging and exercise. Listen >

LINKS: Green Choices website

The Carbon Countdown Checklist
July 31, 2007 - Consumer Report tips for cutting down the amount of CO2 you emit from your home and car. Listen >

LINKS: Green Choices website

 The Dog Lovers Wine Club
July 30, 2007 - Got a favorite dog you’d like to commemorate on a wine bottle? Now a company makes everything from Molly’s Merlot to Petunia’s Cabernet. Listen >

LINKS: Dog Lovers Wine Club website

Musician Burt Porter
July 28, 2007 - New England poet, musician, and raconteur Burt Porter performs some of his most intriguing works. Listen >

AARP’s DocYOUmentary Maker
July 27, 2007 - Now you can compile a personal video of your most precious memories and have them sent to family and friends. Listen >

LINKS: The Documentary Maker in AARP The Magazine

Famous People with Tinnitus
July 26, 2007 - From Beethoven to Steve Martin – what they said about the ringing in their ears. Listen >

Why The Blaschkas Made Rotten Fruit
July 24, 2007 - It looks ripe but it's made of glass. Now the Corning Museum of Glass has a rare display of some art that was created to teach science. Listen >

LINKS: Cornering Museum of Glass website

The First SSI Check
July 23, 2007- More and more Americans are applying for social security but, how much money can you actually expect? We look at just how much the first recipient collected in the programs infancy. Listen >

LINKS: Social Security on the AARP website

The Genealogy Fair
July 21, 2007 - Stroll with us through the National Genealogy Society’s vendor fair and learn about the new things available to help you with research. Listen >

LINKS: National Genealogical Society website

Paying Less For College
July 19, 2007 - There are many ways to fund your higher education. This guy barely paid anything while attending Harvard…he tells you how you can do the same! Listen >

Volunteering on Vacation part 2
July 17, 2007 - She’s 80 and still going strong. Darlene Greeger sent her family an email and headed for Costa Rica to teach school and help women in business. Listen >

LINKS: Cross Cultural Solutions website

Volunteering On Vacation
July 16, 2007 - More and more Americans are spending their free time helping others. Today we take you to a small school in Costa Rica where AARP Magazine editor Ken Budd taught English.
Listen >

LINKS: AARP Travel on the AARP website

Weekend: Jack La Lanne
July 14, 2007 - Fitness guru Jack La Lanne looks fabulous. He's 92 and still exercising seven days a week! He talks about his life and what motivates him to keep going and feeling so happy. Listen >

LINKS: Jack La Lanne's website

Blind Tips Around the House
July 13, 2007 - There are many options for those suffering from vision loss who want to continue living independently. Hear some suggestions from Pricilla Rogers, the author of Aging And Vision Loss: A Handbook For Families. Listen >

LINKS:  The American Association for the Blind website

AFB New Website for Seniors
July 12, 2007 - The American Foundation For the Blind has a new and very accessible website for seniors with vision loss. Listen >

LINKS:  The American Association for the Blind website

The Man Who Lit The First Match
July 11, 2007 - Find out who the man is behind the match and where the first flame was flicked.  Listen >

LINKS: Big Fieworks website 

A War Worth Playing With A PS3
July 10, 2007- Tired of all the video games blasting in your house day and night? Get your kid off-line and put that Play Station 3 to work for scientists studying proteins. Listen >

LINKS: The Folding at Home website 

Dental Implants
July 9, 2007 - Having someone drill into your mouth...to implant a new tooth can seem daunting. Here are some questions to ask your dentist that may soothe the pain. Listen >

Weekend: Remembering and Celebrating Jim Harriott
July 7, 2007 – Over the years he talked about himself once in awhile: his encounter with jellyfish, his friendship with journalist Ed Bradley, even his work at the Voice of America. Learn more about Jim Harriott’s long career in broadcasting on this tribute to Prime Time Focus’ beloved host who passed away this past May at 71. Listen >

Remembering Jim Harriott
July 6, 2007– Jim Harriott was the voice and soul of Prime Time Focus. During the fourteen years he hosted this show, he produced over four thousand little gems Jim passed away this past May. Listen to this tribute to his work. Listen >

Walking On Egg Shells
July 5, 2007 – Having trouble connecting with your adult children? Jane Isay offers lots of tips of how to keep ‘em close without making ‘em mad. Listen >

LINKS: You And Your Adult Kids: Walking On Egg Shells on Barnes and Noble website

Tupelo Honey  
July 3, 2007 – Tupelo honey looks like liquid gold and its special qualities make it a safe option for some diabetics. Listen >

Capitol Hill Takes Care Of It’s Elderly
July 2, 2007 – Staying in your home as you age just got a whole lot easier in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC. called Capitol Hill. Listen >

LINKS: Beacon Hill Village website

Weekend: The Augusta Heritage Festival
June 30, 2007 – He’s an old time master fiddler and storyteller from the mountains of West Virginia. Set a spell and listen or take classes in old time music and go hear Lester McCumbers yourself. Listen >

LINK: The Augusta Heritage Center website

Making Your Own Dog Food
June 29, 2007 – It can be tricky to make Fido and Fluffy’s food but, here are some safety tips and recipes. Listen >

LINKS: Pet Diets website; No Friend Left behind in the AARP Bulletin

AARP’s Driving Lessons
June 28, 2007 – AARP offers a drivers training course accessible from the comfort of your home. Listen >

Oreo Cookies
June 26, 2007 – This new contest - tests your Oreo licking and milk dunking speed. Listen >

LINKS: Oreo website

Restoring Rare Books
June 25, 2007 – Ever wonder how old books are repaired? Take a tour of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC to find out and peruse the shelves. Listen >

LINKS: The Folger Library website; The Vatican library website

Weekend:The National Archives Learning Center
June 23, 2007 – Students from all over come to observe and use primary documents. Listen >

LINK: The National Archive website

Ode to June
June 22, 2007 – Poets extol its virtues… a celebration of June’s possibilities. Listen >

Community Clinics
June 21, 2007 – Convenient Care Clinics handle everything from ear infections to flu shots at a nominal fee – with or without insurance! Listen >

LINKS: Convenient Care Association website

Suing Telemarketers
June 20, 2007 – If you’re on the Do Not Call List and still getting annoying calls…check out these helpful tips to put an end to them once and for all! Listen >

LINKS: Kill The Calls website; Direct Marketing Association website

Computer Brain Games
June 19, 2007 – Nintendo’s Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day is all the rage in Japan. Listen >

LINKS: Nintendo’s website; Seneludens website

Sanity Tips for Women
June 18, 2007 –Dale Vicky Atkins’ latest book offers day-by-day ideas for coping with life’s challenges while bringing harmony into your life. Listen >

LINKS: Dr. Dale Atkins’ website

Weekend: American Sign Language and Architecture
June 16, 2007 –American Sign Language has changed the way one campus designs their buildings. Listen >

Remembering Robert Carter
June 15, 2007 – He was influenced by the Declaration of Independence and stood up for the freedom of others many years before many of his fellow men in 1891. Listen >

News You Can Use
June 14, 2007 – Employment Advice for older workers! Listen >

Bison Meat
June 12, 2007 – It’s low in cholesterol, calories, fat and is high in iron…can you guess what it is? Listen >

LINK: Bison Basics webiste

Japanese Toilets
June 11, 2007 – They do a whole lot more than flush and they may even help you monitor your health. Listen >

LINK: Washlet website

Weekend: President Carter’s Bible Class
June 9, 2007 – Hundreds come to attend former president Jimmy Carter Sunday school classes at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains Georgia. Now you can hear about his travels, insights, and thoughts on the Bible too. Listen >

Sue Teller
June 7, 2007 – The star of the Internet video Do You Own Adventure is a big hit with younger audiences. We've found out why! Listen >

The World’s Oceans from Space
June 5, 2007 – The space agency is watching the waters of earth and it doesn’t like what it sees. The oceans are changing color. Find out why and what it may mean for the food chain. Listen >

LINKS: Nature's website

Thoughts on Memorial Day
June 4, 2007 – How did you spend your holiday? Like many of us Marine Captain Brian Letendre spent it at a picnic two years ago. Then he gave a speech. Hear what he had to say before he went back to Iraq. Listen >

Weekend: Robert Johnson
June 2, 2007 – The blues is an aching heart old disease – if you’ve never had them I hope you never will! Listen >

Monitoring Employee’s Email
June 1, 2007 – Seventy-eight percent of employers monitor their employees web activity! Listen >

AARP’s Travel Tips
May 31, 2007 – Ways to travel around the soaring gas prices! Listen >

The Presidential Dollar
May 29, 2007 – What to expect next on your “dollar”. Listen >

Go Direct
May 28, 2007 – Not enough boomers are choosing direct deposit!
Listen >

LINKS: Go Direct website

Weekend: Bigfoot
May 26, 2007 –  Is it a Bigfoot…or just a big lie? Listen >

Exit Strategy
May 25, 2007 – Thinking outside of the box! Listen >

Rome
May 24, 2007 – Our love of the Roman mystery. Listen >

The B17: A Sentimental Journey
May 22, 2007 – The B17 bomber struck fear in the hearts of the fatherland during WWII. Listen >

Phyllis Diller’s File Cabinet
May 21, 2007 – Phyllis Diller now at the Smithsonian! Listen >

Weekend: Founding Mothers
May 19, 2007 – Cookie Roberts says… “It’s not a full picture until you’ve captured the story of women.” Listen >

LINKS: Bulletin Poll: Mom’s Life in the AARP Bulletin; Famous Older Moms on the AARP Magazine website

I’m With Stupid
May 18, 2007 – Some lively he said…she said debates! Listen >

Weaver In Demand
May 17, 2007 – A woman weaver…in great demand! Listen >

Studying Jellyfish
May 15, 2007 – Close encounters of the Jelly kind! Listen >

Washington Crossing
May 14, 2007 – A pivotal moment in American History… Listen >

Weekend: Van Lear Rose
May 12, 2007 – Revisiting the coal miners daughter. Listen >

Contemplating Clouds
May 11, 2007 – Fair weather friends that are cumulus! Listen >

Home Security
May 10, 2007 – More secure, or just relieved of your money? A cause for alarm! Listen >

Slick Willie Sutton
May 9, 2007 – Careful, Clever and among the most wanted by the F.B.I. Listen >

The Brain in Love
May 8, 2007 – Nero chemistry trying to unravel romantic passion. Listen >

Some Famous Bad Guys
May 7, 2007 – A…whose who of major bad guys. Listen >

WEEKEND: Getting There By Plane
May 5, 2007 – What happened to the thrill of traveling…by plane? Listen >

Operation Music Aid
May 4, 2007 – Helping heal damaged bodies and spirits. Listen >

Gasoline Prices
May 3, 2007 – Some fun reaction and an unhappy company. Listen >

Odds and Ends
May 2, 2007 – A little something for everybody! Listen >

Sondheim
May 1, 2007 – A Broadway milestone. Listen >

Roger Corman
April 30, 2007 – One of he most successful film makers of all times. Listen >

WEEKEND: Della Reese
April 28, 2007 – The dynamic Della Reese! Listen >

Reliving the Iliad
April 27, 2007 – Did Ajax live in this palace? Listen >

Tom Clancy
April 26, 2007 – A Russian Captain, A CIA Soviet expert, and a super sub. Listen >

The “Sucker” List
April 24, 2007 – Time for another scam alert! Listen >

Gospel of Judas
April 23, 2007 – Was he the arch villain of all time? Listen >

WEEKEND: Memorable Movie Moments
April 21, 2007 – Some memorable moments and lines – We’re sure you’ll remember. Listen >

AARP Podcasting
April 20, 2007 – Now you can take this program almost anywhere! Listen >

An Obesity Theory
April 19, 2007 – How we may have gotten this way. Listen >

Reclusive Son
April 17, 2007 – The boy on the cover of “Life”. Listen >

Time For Another Bond
April 16, 2007 – The producer said he got too old…time to pass the torch! Listen >

WEEKEND: A Musical Word “Oddyssey”
April 14, 2007 – Encouraging skills, listening, repetition, and articulation…a musical word odyssey! Listen >

Successful Species
April 13, 2007 – Not every endangered species is doomed.
Listen >

Smart Car Features
April 12, 2007 – Reinventing the wheels…smart shopper’s automotive division! Listen >

A Very Special “Rolex”
April 10, 2007 – The age of the gift – and the inscription style seemed to fit! Listen >

The Model For “Quint”
April 9, 2007 – Dealing with sharks…including the Hollywood versions. Listen >

WEEKEND: Alternative Medicine
April 7, 2007 – The mainstream latest on alternative medicine…Some serious study going on! Listen >

Mario Puzo
April 6, 2007 – A Towering literary --- and movie ---success. Listen >

Masters of Food and Wine
April 5, 2007 – Master’s of food and wine. Listen >

Chili Champs
April 4, 2007 –It’s a family recipe. Listen >

The “New” Russia
April 3, 2007 – Where the killers of Journalist go unpunished. Listen >

Some Letters from WWII
April 2, 2007 – Traced to a retired Navy nurse. Listen >

Weekend: Naomi Judd
March 31, 2007 – Some tips on Aging Gracefully. Listen >

LINKS: Saved by the Belle in AARP The Magazine; Growing Old Gracefully in AARP Segunda Juventud

From Chocolate to Chili
March 30, 2007 – Keeping healthy in the bedroom…and beyond. Listen >

LINKS: Cooking with Cupid in AARP Segunda Juventud;
Appetite for Seduction in AARP Segunda Juventud

High Speed German Drivers
March 29, 2007 – In Germany, there’s no upper limit on speed! Listen >

Swedish Paper’s – Web version
March 28, 2007 –The world’s oldest paper—decides to go paperless. Listen >

LINKS: Love at First Click in AARP Segunda Juventud

Promises Not Kept
March 27, 2007 – Many Indonesians and others—still waiting to re-build. Listen >

LINKS: 7 Ways to Disaster Proof Your Life in the AARP Bulletin;
Giving Peace a Chance in the AARP Bulletin

Start-ups for Grownups
March 26, 2007 – Self-employment late in life. Listen >

LINKS: You’re the Boss in AARP Segunda Juventud; 50-Plus Entrepreneurs in the AARP Bulletin

Weekend:UFO’s
March 24, 2007 – The government and unidentified flying objects. Listen >

Final Flight
March 23, 2007 – More questions about airport security. Listen >

Al Gore
March 22, 2007 – “Imagine: Al GoRE - - “Mr. dull-on-wheels”…now culturally cool…” Listen >

Hope Lodges
March 21, 2007 – Supplying knowledgeable support at a trying time. Listen >

TV Drug Ads
March 20, 2007 – Promising cures for everything from toe fungus to insomnia. Listen >

New Bush Library
March 19, 2007 – The Plan to spend $500-million to build a Presidential Library in Dallas. Listen >

Weekend: The Voice of America
March 17, 2007 – A broadcasting institution – wrestles with change. Listen >

Nude Jogger
March 16, 2007 – Attention all cars…beware of a person wearing shoes, glasses, a black tam hat…and that’s all! Listen >

Fallen Giant
March 15, 2007 – The picture worth more than a thousand words. Listen >

Saying You’re Sorry
March 14, 2007 – Often difficult – but—absolutely necessary. Listen >

“Beer for Your Best Friend”
March 13, 2007 – Now you can enjoy a cold one with Fido.
Listen >

Art of War in the Modern World
March 12, 2007 – The strongest armies may lose the newest wars. Listen >

Weekend:Hank Williams
March 10, 2007 – He was a superstar by the age of 25 and dead four years later! Listen >

Doctor/Patient Relationships
March 8, 2007 – Complaints from both sides. Listen >

Things in the Sky
March 7, 2007 – Professionals at the busiest airport are among the “seers” of things in the sky. Listen >

One Less in the Passing Parade
March 6, 2007 – In November, he’d gone public to urge others to give! Listen >

Personals
March 5, 2007 –Males and Females: “Desperately seeking…” Listen >

LINKS: Personal Ad Maker in AARP The Magazine

Weekend: Golden Globes
March 3, 2007 – The Golden Globes are awarded by the Hollywood foreign press corps. Here’s some highlights from this year and year’s past. Listen >

LINKS: Movies for Grownup Awards 2007 in AARP The Magazine

Dealing with the Tax Man
March 2, 2007 – A confidential service you should know about. Listen >

LINKS: FanTaxstic Tips in AARP Segunda Juventud; Taxes: Hate ‘em but Pay ‘em on the AARP Website

Mystic Tan
March 1, 2007 – They have impossible faces and figures. Listen >

A Different Middle East Perspective
February 28, 2007 – A look at some prime candidates for spreading terror. Listen >

Oreck Challenge
February 27, 2007 – His machine has become a household name. Listen >

Beer
February 26, 2007 – For 8 or 10 Millennia – this planet’s biggest bio-tech industry. Listen >

Weekend: The Peoples Choice Awards
February 24, 2007 – One of the awards celebrities really cherish. Listen >

How the US Navy Began
February 21, 2007 – Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the US Navy. Listen >

The Healthiest States
February 20, 2007 – Minnesota is considered the healthiest state in US. How does your state rank? Listen >

Garlic is Good
February 19, 2007 – Twelve cloves of garlic a day – may keep the doctor away! Listen >

Weekend: Black Star Farms
February 17, 2007 – Realizing a man’s dreams. Listen >

Happy 370th Birthday
February 16, 2007 – What’s a few years younger than the Mayflower Compact, and a lot older than the declaration of Independence? The National Guard!
Listen >

A Deadly Legend
February 15, 2007 – A story from the mists of England. Listen >

Late Night Food
February 14, 2007 – Got a craving for a late night snack? Listen >

The Impact Awards  
February13, 2007 – Some inspirational go-getters – improving our world! Listen >

A Powerful Voice From the Gulag
February 12, 2007 – One of Russia’s greatest! Listen >

Weekend: Wynton Marsalis
February 10, 2007 – Musician and educator Winton Marseilles says he is not a political animal but the press still grills him as if her were. Listen >

LINKS: The Beat Goes On: Inti-Illimani in AARP Segunda Juventud

Chowhound
February 9, 2007 – Tired of restaurants with blah food and service. Learn how one man finds great eats at great prices! Listen >

LINKS: Small Plates for Your Table in AARP Segunda Juventud

Better Sleep
February 8, 2007 – If you’ve been tossing and turning…here’s some pointers to help you get a good nights rest! Listen >

LINKS: 10 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep Without Pills on the AARP Website

Glide House
January 7, 2007 – If you lived here…you’d be walking on grass! Listen >

Going Green             
January 6, 2007 – Architects are going green! Listen >

LINKS: Remodeling your Home in AARP Segunda Juventud

Prison Pinks
January 5, 2007 – Can changing inmate’s wardrobes from orange to pink alter inmate’s temperaments? Listen >

Weekend: Grant and Sherman
February 3, 2007 – Two amazing Generals helped Lincoln win the war. Listen >

The Queens Pirate
February 2, 2007 – He helped England become a maritime power. Listen >

Avoiding Fatal Falls
February 1, 2007 – The number one cause of death in people 65 or older. Listen >

Washington Monument                    
January 30, 2007 –  Standing there for 122-years. They built it well! Listen >

Secret Santa
January 29, 2007 – Revisiting a philanthropic phenomenon.
Listen >

Weekend: Bobby Darin
January 27, 2007 – We lost him more than 30-years ago –to a heart condition. A musical legend named: Bobby Darin. Listen >

LINKS: Movies for Grownups in AARP The Magazine

Marlon Brando
January 26, 2007 – A brilliant young actor…in a torn t-shirt.
Listen >

Anti-Bias Policies
January 25, 2007 – Discrimination in the work place. Listen >

Nutritional Nightmares
January 24, 2007 – Foods, including those you love, that are really bad for you. Listen >

Intelli-Fit
January 23, 2007 –  A high-tech approach to finding just the right size…literally! Listen >

The First Edition of Life
January 22, 2007 – A New way to look at the world. Listen >

Have You Had Yours?
January 16, 2007 – Flu shot that is…if not – you’ve still got time! Listen >

LINKS: Flu Vaccine: More Than Enough To Go Around on the AARP Website       

Benefits of Booze
January 15, 2007 – Researchers believe moderate amounts of alcohol can be good for your health. Listen >

LINKS: Feed your Head in AARP The Magazine; Great Cocktail Recipes in AARP Segunda Juventud

Weekend: Mavericks at Work
January 13, 2007 – A report from the frontlines – on the future of business. Listen >

LINKS:You’re the Boss in AARP Segunda Juventud

Helen Mirren
January 12, 2007 – Dame of the British empire. Listen >

LINKS: Hot Fifty over Fifty in AARP the Magazine

Founder of Country Music
January 10, 2007 – A Tennessee talent scout made history by capturing both Jimmy Rodgers and The Carter Family on CD.
Listen >

LINKS: Nighty Night in Music City in AARP the Magazine

Dissociative Fugue       
January 9, 2007 – He didn’t remember his name or why he was in Denver. A rare condition called: Dissociative Fugue.  Listen >

Mental and Physical Stress of Divorce
January 8, 2007 – An Iowa State study shows divorce may cause mental health problems. Listen >

LINKS:The Way They Were in AARP the Magazine; Hispanic Singles in AARP Segunda Juventud

Weekend: Sleep Disorders
January 6, 2007 – It may be the source of some funny stories – but snoring can be a serious health alert! Listen >

Charge of the Light Brigade
January 5, 2007 – The famous charge from the Calvary commander who didn’t understand the order! Listen >

Kit Carson
January 4, 2007 – The legend and the man…Kit Carson. Listen >

The Society of Friends 
January 2, 2007 – Practicing the persecution – many had left England to escape. Listen >  
           
Lung Cancer
January 1, 2007 – An encouraging new study shows some possible gain in the battle against lung cancer. Listen >

Weekend: Tattoos: Body Art
December 30, 2006 – You may be sitting next to - or across from…some real masterpieces. Listen >

Hazards of Taking the School Bus
December 28, 2006 – The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends school buses to be equipped with seat belts after the alarming number of school bus injuries per year. Listen >

“SIDS”   
December 27, 2006 – What may be a break-through in solving an enigma to sudden infant death syndrome. Listen >

Stealth Strokes
December 26, 2006 – Do you know the symptoms of a stroke? Research shows American’s 45 and older may have had a stroke - without realizing it! Listen >

LINKS: Keep your Brain Healthy in AARP Segunda Juventud; Pain Relievers Risky Business on the AARP Website
           
A New E-Mail Scam      
December 25, 2006 – A counterfeit Social Security Website is sending bogus notices via email. The subject: Cost of Living For 2007 Update.” Listen >

LINKS: Consumer Alert on the AARP Website; Scam Alert in AARP Segunda Juventud

Weekend: The Weight of Being Overweight
December 23, 2006 – To some being overweight is just that – but to others it includes: ridicule, teasing, insults, derogatory names and so much more. Listen >

LINKS: Body Mass Index Calculator in AARP Segunda Juventud; A Matter of Fat on the AARP website

Sex Behavior Study 
December 22, 2006 – Fifty-nine nations joined to share their opinions through various surveys on one topic: SEX.
Listen >

LINKS: Challenging HIV and AIDS in AARP Segunda Juventud; Sex in America in AARP The Magazine

“Oriskany”      
December 21, 2006 –  A resting place found for one of the hardest fighting ships in the fleet. Listen >

Silent Epidemic
December 20, 2006 – Metabolic Syndrome is growing due to Americans lack of exercise and proper eating habits. Listen >

LINKS: Calling It Quits on the AARP website

George Foreman
December 19, 2006 – The ever so popular “George Forman Grill” has the former heavyweight - making more money than he did in the ring. Listen >        

LINKS: Real Fitness in AARP The Magazine
           
Ed Bradley    
December 18, 2006 – A Philadelphia boy – who made it to the top – in journalism has died at the age of 65. Listen >

LINKS : Maria Elena Salinas in AARP Segunda Juventud; Whatever Katie Wants in AARP The Magazine

WEEKEND: Johnny Apple seed of Folk Music
December 16, 2006 – Pete Seeger, the "Johnny Appleseed of Folk Music", is one of the last links to Depression-era America. Listen >

Links: The Beat Goes On in AARP Segunda Juventud; Great Pretenders in AARP The Magazine

A Tough Response
December 15, 2006 - In a chilling echo of Nazi Germany, a Charleston, South Carolina councilman proposes that the parents of problem children be sterilized. Listen >

Links: Famous Secrets of our Time in AARP The Magazine

Error Prevention in Medicine
December 14, 2006 - Recent studies show doctors, nurses and others are making too many mistakes. Listen >

LINKS : Fatal Error on the AARP Website; Culturally Sensitive Medical Care in AARP Segunda Juventud

Jill Munroe
December 13, 2006 - The "Charlie's Angel" with all that blonde hair is battling cancer. Listen >

LINKS: A Hopeful Outlook on Taming Cancer on the AARP Website; No more Tears on the AARP Website

Why We Liked Ike                                        
December 12, 2006 - The wartime commander and post-war President grows in stature as years go by. Listen > 

Male Biological Clock                                 
December 11, 2006 - There is some evidence now that men may be facing the same physiological problems as women when having children. Listen > 

LINKS: A Whole New Playground in AARP Segunda Juventud; Oh Baby in AARP The Magazine

WEEKEND: Top Sports Journalist
December 9, 2006 – Christine Brennan has become a top sports reporter. Listen > 

LINKS: Chasing the Truth: Maria Hinojosa in AARP Segunda Juventud

Phobias
December 7, 2006 - Many Americans face fears that are real to them, but have no basis in fact. Listen > 

Strawjet                                             
December 5, 2006 - An inventor comes up with a machine to turn straw into building material. Listen > 

Gunther Grass                                  
December 4, 2006 - The famous German novelist reveals for the first time he served as a member of the dreaded Waffen SS in World War II. Listen > 

LINKS: Heirs of War on the AARP website

WEEKEND: Misuse of the Internet
December 2, 2006 – How the internet’s misuse is becoming a major problem, especially by sexual predators. Listen > 

Ministry of Loopy Laws                                            
November 28, 2006 - A pair of young Brits visit the U.S. to deliberately break some of our funnier laws. Listen >

Fewer Cancer Deaths                                 
November 27, 2006 - The latest figures indicate fewer Americans are dying of cancer, but there's still a long way to go. Listen >

Weekend: Leonardo Di Caprio
November 25, 2006 - Leonardo di Caprio seems to be getting steadily better at holding his own with some major members of the acting fraternity. Listen >

LINKS: Featured Movies in AARP The Magazine

Tokyo Rose  
November 24, 2006 -The famous propaganda broadcaster for the Japanese during World War II died recently. She spent time in prison, but had been pardoned by President Ford. Listen >

LINKS: Heirs of War in the AARP Bulletin.

Not Prepared for an Aging Population
November 23, 2006 -America is facing some real problems with its growing older population. Listen >

The Pretty & The Plain
November 22, 2006 - How attractive people are treated differently, with more attention, higher evaluations, better care, and better jobs. Listen >

LINKS: Where the Jobs Will Be in AARP The Magazine

Sgt. Alvin York                                              
November 21, 2006 - World War I hero killed 25 Germans single-handedly, and convinced 132 others to surrender. Listen >  

Tequila                                  
November 20, 2006 - Musician Danny Flores died recently at 77. His song (with a one-word lyric) has been popular for some 40 years (especially at college football games.) Listen >  

LINKS: Excerpt from Gringos in Paradise in AARP The Magazine

WEEKEND: Great Cars
November 18, 2006 - Lenny Miller began his car collection with his grandmother's '36 Chevrolet and just kept adding.  Listen >

“Model T”
November 16, 2006 - Henry Ford's car revolutionized the automobile industry and became known as the: "Tin Lizzie".
Listen >

Forbes’ 400 Richest
November 15, 2006 - For the first time the famous list carries the name of American billionaires only. Listen >

Green Tea                                         
November 14, 2006 - There appears to be growing evidence that daily cups of green tea can have positive effects on your health. Listen >

LINKS: Living Longer: Diet in AARP The Magazine; Healing Foods in AARP The Magazine

PFC Francis Luna                           
November 13, 2006 - An infantry solider is returned home 88-years after falling in “The Second Battle of the Marne" in World War One. Listen >

WEEKEND: Infamous Scribblers
November 11, 2006 - Eric Burns' book shows how today's reporters appear tame compared to early American journalists. Listen >

LINKS: Whatever Katie Wants in AARP the Magazine; Jorge Ramos: A View from All Fronts in AARP Segunda Juventud; Maria Hinojosa: Running After the Truth in AARP Segunda Juventud

Great New England Hurricane - 1938
November 10, 2006 - It slammed ashore with almost no warning in the days before radio buoys, radar, and weather satellites. Listen > 
        
LINKS: Normal May Not Ever Be What It Was Before in the AARP Bulletin

Origin of AIDS
November 9, 2006 - Scientists have traced the beginning of the world-wide epidemic. Listen >

LINKS: HIV over 50 in AARP the Magazine; Challenging HIV and Aids in AARP Segunda Juventud

AARP’s State by State Guide
November 8, 2006 - AARP has compiled a handy guide to help older riders get where they need to go. Listen >

LINKS: State-by-state Guide to Transportation Assistance in the AARP Bulletin

Demise of Pay Phone                                             
November 7, 2006 - The "Man of Steel" may find it more difficult to change, as phone companies leave the pay phone business. Listen >

A Dedicated Educator                                
November 6, 2006 - A long-time Michigan high school teacher found a way to continue helping students after she passed on. Listen >

WEEKEND: The Colbert Report
November 4, 2006 –Stephen Colbert looks at the world – shall we say – a bit differently? Listen >

Hitler Art Auction
November 3, 2006 – An auction of 21 water colors said to be painted by AdolfHitler while a soldier in Flanders during World War II. Listen >

Should Defibrillators be Replaced?
November 2, 2006 -Two studies look at whether to replace the implants after recall notices go out.   Listen >

LINKS: State Promote Defibrillator Use in the AARP Bulletin; Tales of a New Heart in AARP Segunda Juventud

Glenn Ford
November 1, 2006 - Never given (or even nominated for) an Oscar, but in demandfor more than 50 years. Glenn Ford dead at 90. Listen >

LINKS: Movies for Grownups in AARP the Magazine      

AARP Election Info # 2                                         
October 31, 2006 – More issues to discuss with candidates, including long-term care and private security accounts.  Listen >     
LINKS: Seven Reasons to Vote in the AARP Bulletin; Election Watch 2006 AARP Website
                       

Beatles First Meeting                   
October 30, 2006 -In 1957, John met Paul at a church function and, ultimately, the world of pop music would never be the same. Listen >

LINKS : You Say Its My Birthday in AARP the Magazine

Weekend: Making Retirement Choices
October 28, 2006 –The second edition of a book by a former Washington Post financial reporter shares what he's learned about retiring. Listen >

LINKS: Get Smart with Your Money in the AARP Bulletin

New Test for Prostate Cancer        
October 27, 2006 – A promising new protein test may spare men the pain and discomfort of a biopsy. Listen >

LINKS:Prostate Health in AARP Segunda Juventud; Taming Cancer’s Four Big Killers in the AARP Bulletin

Yakima Canutt  
October 26, 2006 -One of our most famous cowboy stunt riders came from Washington state.  Listen >

Side Effects of Bone Desity Drugs
October 25, 2006 - Hundreds of cases of jaw problems linked to taking Fosamax and Actonel. Listen >

Small Wonder: Sally Field in AARP the Magazine; Ask Dr. Huerta: Understanding Osteoporosis in AARP Segunda Juventud

AARP Election Info # 1                                            
October 24, 2006 – Social Security, health care, prescription drugs are among issues to discuss with candidates. Listen >

LINKS: AARP Policy Guides at AARP website ; AARP Policy Guides in Spanish in AARP Segunda Juventud

Running with the Big Dogs              
October 23, 2006 -The legendary college football rivalry between the University of Texas and Oklahoma. Listen >

WEEKEND: Pete Seeger
October 21, 2006 - One of the icons of American folk music is still going, providing one of the last links to Depression-era America. Listen >

Merriwether Lewis               
October 20, 2006 - More about the man chosen by President Jefferson to chart   (with William Clark) the newly-acquired Louisiana Territory. Listen >

LINKS: Historic Journey: The Lewis and Clark Expedition at AARP website

Sexually Abused Inmates    
October 19, 2006 - Government researchers say there are far more cases of rape in U.S. prisons than ever appear in reports. Listen >

First Americas Cup
October 18, 2006 - It was a 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight --  and the American entry beat out 14 British ships for the win. Listen >

50+: Igniting a Revolution                                         October 17, 2006 - Bill Novelli, AARP'S CEO, speaks of his book challenging to "Re-Invent" baby boomers to change American society for the better. Listen >

LINKS: The Time is Now in AARP the Magazine

Church Fires Teacher                                  
October 16, 2006 - In Watertown, New York, a Sunday school teacher is let go because she: "shouldn't be teaching men".  Listen >                  

LINKS: Can You Be Fired? Your Employment Rights at AARP website; Nice Work Place in AARP Segunda Juventud                                            

WEEKEND: AARP's Driver Safety Program
October 14, 2006 - A 27-year-old program on safe driving is now available on your home computer. Listen >

LINKS: Driver's Safety Program at AARP website; States Find Ways to Aid Older Drivers in the AARP Bulletin

Haunted Whaling Ship                           
October 13, 2006 - In Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, visitors swear they've seen a mysterious crew member below deck. Listen >

LINKS: Spirited Vacation: Touring Historic Cemeteries at AARP website; Dream Towns in AARP the Magazine

Shimbala                                       
October 12, 2006 - At a special preserve in California, award-winning actress Tippi Hedren provides shelter and care for wild animals.  Listen >

LINKS: No Friend Left Behind in the AARP Bulletin

First Jobs of the Famous     
October 11, 2006 - A look at how some famous people paid the bills in their early days. For example: Rush Limbaugh shined shoes.. Listen >

LINKS: Hitting it Big in AARP the Magazine

"Staph"                                                       
October 10, 2006 - Cases of deadly Staphloccous bacteria are on the rise in hospital emergency rooms. Listen >

Joe Rosenthal                       
October 9, 2006 - The A.P. photographer who shot the famous Iwo Jima flag raising, which has become an icon, is dead at 94. Listen >

LINKS: Creating Photo Memories at AARP website

WEEKEND: "Face The Nation"                  
October 6-7, 2006 - CBS newsman Bob Schieffer talks about the long-time public affairs program, and offers some historic moments. Listen >

Reading Faster
October 5, 2006 -Ways to get through that mound of paperwork on your desk and into some of those best-sellers. Listen >

Rick Rescorla
October 4, 2006 - Because he took his job so seriously, a security chief at the World Trade Center helped save thousands of lives. Listen >

Re-writing the Textbook
October 3, 2006 - World astronomers add to [ and subract from ] our longtime list of the planets in our solar system. Listen >  

World Series of Poker
October 2, 2006 - In Las Vegas -- a former Hollywood agent knows: "when to hold em' and when to fold 'em" -- and wins $12-million.  Listen >      

LINK: The Poker Basics in AARP The Magazine

WEEKEND: "The Dead Beat" 
September 30, 2006 - A fascinating look at the people who write about the famous and non-famous people who've left us. Listen >

Odds and Ends         
September 29, 2006 - Another collection of strange news stories from TheAssociated Press. Listen >

LINK: Today's News in the AARP Bulletin

Animal Rescue in Lebanon
September 28, 2006 - A New York woman pays her own way to the Middle East to help rescue pets overwelmed in the battle zone. Listen >

LINK: No Friend Left Behind in the AARP Bulletin

Major Monks
September 27, 2006 - A quintet of monks creates a thriving on-line business. Listen >

Is Iraq Another Vietnam?  
September 26, 2006 - Vasser History Prof. Robert Brigham compares the differences and similarities of the two conflicts. Listen >

LINK: Staying Powell

Mike Douglas                           
September 25, 2006 - The long-time talk show host / singer takes the final curtain on his 81st birthday.  Listen >

WEEKEND: The Science Of...             
September 23-24, 2006 - A physics professor at the University of California – Irvine SUPERMAN has some fun examining the powers of the "Man of Steel". Listen >

The Brits One-Up U.S.         
September 22, 2006 - A Rand study shows British adults approach middle age with significantly fewer health problems than Americans. Listen >

Opportunistic Thief
September 21, 2006 - In upstate New York a 35-year-old furniture deliveryman spotted a diamond ring during a delivery and moved quickly.  Listen >

Prepping For A Job
September 20, 2006 - Emotions before an interview can range from mild uneasiness to down right panic, but there are questions you can be ready to answer. Listen >

LINK: Prepping for a job: 6 Tricky Interview Questions

The Good, Bad, & Weird          
September 19, 2006 - Re-visiting those classic scary films with re-makes that range from laughable to an improvement. Listen >

Surfing the Net at Work             
September 18, 2006 - Many employers have been cracking down on personal use of the Internet at work with firewalls and inside monitors. Listen >

WEEKEND: The Man Called Cash
September 16-17, 2006 - Johnny and June Carter Cash, a pair of country music icons, are superbly portrayed in the bio-pic: "Walk the Line".  Listen >

Thanks...But No Thanks       
September 15 , 2006 - Some tactful ways to avoid giving out your phone number when you're really not interested in the guy asking for it. Listen >

Rubber Sidewalks
September 14, 2006 - From D.C. to Tallahassee municipal governments are experimenting with sidewalks with rubberized segments.  Listen >

Thinking Divorce? Think $$!
September 13, 2006 - In addition to a good lawyer, many women (and some men) are now adding  financial planners who specialize in divorce to their team. Listen >

Forty-nine Cent Gasoline
September 12, 2006 - In Clovis, New Mexico a brief "gas war" dropped prices to just 49 cents a gallon, but it's back up to just under $3.00. Listen >


"Miss Cambodia"
September 11, 2006 - To preserve Cambodian culture the government has decreed no swimsuits in its beauty pageant. Listen >

WEEKEND: AARP Driver Safety
September 9, 2006 -  A 27-year-old program on safer driving is now available on your home computer. Listen >

Two Toned-Lobster
September 8, 2006 - A long-time Maine lobster fisherman finds a two-toner in his trap -- mottled green and a shade of orange. Listen >

Nicola Tesla
September 7, 2006 - One of the world's greatest inventors was born 150 years ago in a small mountain village in Croatia. Listen >

Jaap Penraap
September 6, 2006 - A former architect dies in upstate New York - remembered for risking his life to save Jews in The Netherlands. Listen >

Early Forensics
September 5, 2006 - Scientific American magazine revisits events it covered fifty, one hundred and one hundred-fifty years ago. Listen >

Eight-Year-Old Gold Whiz
September 4, 2006 - During a father-son golf tournament in Ohio, a young boy stuns the crowd with not one - but TWO - holes-in-one. Listen >

WEEKEND: Art Buchwald
September 2-3, 2006 - He entered hospice with expectations of death - now he's home...taking life day-by-day! Listen >

An Extra Year in Hell       
September 1 , 2006 - Ex-GI shipped to war after requirements for serving his country were served! Listen >

June Allyson
August 31, 2006 - The Bronx-born, former MGM star with the quirky voice dies at 88 in her Ojai, California, home after a long illness. Listen >

Artichokes
August 30, 2006 - Despite its spiky leaves, the green pod carries some health-enhancing qualities. Listen >

Mouse vs. Developers
August 29, 2006 - Environmentalists speaking for unique sub-species of mouse seek to retain its special protection in Colorado. Listen >

Turmoil on the Telly
August 28, 2006 - A British judge has been busy viewing episodes of "The Jerry Springer Show". Is it appropriate for Brit tastes? Listen >

Previous Programs

WEEKEND: Reporters
August 26-27, 2006 - The story of news correspondents' tradition of: "going in AT WAR harm's way" with excerpts from some of Ed Murrow's famous broadcasts.        
Listen >

AUSCHWITZ        
August 25, 2006 - A new history of the infamous Nazi concentration camp by a BBC expert dispels some myths about its origin and use.
Listen >

Japanese Invade U.S.
August 24, 2006 - The little-known story of the World War II Japanese invasion of islands in the U.S. Aleutian chain. Listen >

Movies For Grownups
August 23, 2006 - AARP's movie maven and editor: Bill Newcott - notes some of the best 2005 films for the older audience.  Listen > 

Last F-14 Fly-In
August 22, 2006 - Twenty-two “TOMCATS" fly in to a Virginia Naval base, and prepare to put America's "premier jet fighter to sleep." Listen >

The Airline Collapse
August 21, 2006 - Former chairman of American Airlines talks about the sad state of U.S. air carriers -- and what should be done to correct it. Listen >

WEEKEND: Noah's Ark
August 12, 2006— Many have set out to find Noah’s Ark, but one group believes they’ve actually found the real Noah’s Ark. Listen >

Ethanol in Corn
August 11, 2006— With the high cost of oil, adding supplementary ingredients to fuel doesn’t sound like such a bad idea. Listen >

Regulating Carbon Dioxide
August 10, 2006— There appears to be evidence of a direct relationship between carbon dioxide and global warming. Listen >

Saving a Public School
August 9, 2006— A story about the community that saved a school and created millions of dollars in revenue for investors. Listen >

Hooter's Neuter Fundraiser
August 8, 2006— A fundraiser sponsored by Hooter’s to neuter and spay animals raises concerns in Los Angeles. Listen >

Freedom of Speech and Flag Burning
August 7, 2006— Is flag burning constitutional or unconstitutional? Listen >

WEEKEND: Identity Theft
August 6, 2006 — Follow these tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim of identify theft. Listen >

Benefits of a Beer Bath
August 4, 2006— Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic may know something Americans don’t when it comes to skin care. Listen >

The Nationals Return
August 3, 2006— If a time machine could take us back to the early 1800s we’d find the Nationals playing baseball in Washington, D.C. Listen >

Fraud and the Older Consumer
August 2, 2006— Keeping your family out of harm’s way is a priority for most. Learn some helpful tips to protect the older members of your family from becoming victims of fraud. Listen >

American Green
August 1, 2006— Americans take pride in many things, but should keeping a clean, green lawn be one of them? Listen >

Airport Incentives
July 31, 2006— Find out why some people think airports can actually be fun places. Listen >

WEEKEND: The Airline Industry
July 29, 2006— The airline industry looks forward to the day they loose only one billion dollars, while frequent flyers reminisce about the accommodations they once received. Listen >

Eems Furniture
July 28, 2006— Two brothers started building unique lounge chairs fifty years ago. Today, these chairs are exhibited at various museums and used in a number of airports. Listen >

Fear of The Blood Diamond
July 27, 2006— The controversial film, The Blood Diamond, raises concerns for jewelers. Listen >

Musical Therapy
July 26, 2006— Since the early 1940s, the Army has used music as a therapy for soldiers. Today, the same therapy is used on soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Listen >

Ford's Characters
July 25, 2006— Jim Harriott reviews some of the intriguing characters played by Harrison Ford. Listen >

The Cocktail
July 24, 2006— Whether it has two or three added liquors, everyone knows this drink as the cocktail. Listen >

WEEKEND: Aggressive Debt Collectors
July 22, 2006— Do you know what bill collectors can not say or do to collect debts? Listen >

Encouraging Words for Graduates
July 21, 2006— Being fulfilled by your work can make the difference between just going to your job each day or doing what you love. Listen >

Reporter Conversations Tapped
July 20, 2006— Tapping conversations is a route the government is pursuing in order to obtain information about overseas prisons. Listen >

Inventor-Savvy Contestants Wanted
July 19, 2006— The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is sponsoring a two-million dollar versatile rocket contest. Listen >

Spice Up Your Marriage
July 18, 2006— Simple gestures can turn a dull relationship into an exciting marriage. Listen >

Gas Price Humor
July 17, 2006— Giving consumers something to smile about cost one Shell station owner his lease. Listen >

WEEKEND: Re-Evaluating Life's Priorities
July 15, 2006— By letting go of the fast-paced world you may learn to hold onto that which matters the most in life. Listen >

Interesting World-Wide Stories
July 14, 2006— Stories about dead fish, aliens, a beer spa, and more are covered in Jim Harriott’s Odds and Ends. Listen >

No Pet Left Behind
July 13, 2006— Pet owners should follow these useful tips to be prepared to care for their pets in emergency situations. Listen >

Goodbye to the Voice of America
July 12, 2006— Cut backs to Voice of America programming will be implemented due to findings that more people benefit from the Internet than short-wave radio programs. Listen >

A Genetic Role in Homosexuality
July 11, 2006— A recent Swedish study questions whether homosexuality is merely a learned behavior. Listen >

Happy Birthday, Empire State Building!
July 10, 2006— With its solid-steel frame supporting 102 floors and a 200-foot tower at its top, this 75-year-old building has withstood the tests of time. Listen >

WEEKEND: Charles Gibson Goes Solo
July 8, 2006— Recently-appointed ABC World News Tonight anchor Charles Gibson prepares to fill some very big shoes. Listen >

A Spanking Success
July 7, 2006— A worker faces off in court with her employer over lewd office behavior. Listen >

Broadway Bound
July 6, 2006— Steven Sondheim’s brilliant Broadway career began with what became a stage classic. Listen >

The Last American Survivor
July 5, 2006— How was the last American survivor of the Titanic saved? Listen >

The King of B Movies
July 4, 2006— Filmmaker Roger Corman reveals the inside story of how he rose from movie studio messenger to an anti-studio maverick. Listen >

A Lovable Logo
July 3, 2006— American icon Mr. Peanut does more than just bring in cash for Planters Peanuts. Listen >

WEEKEND: The Last Black Cadillac
July 1, 2006— Johnny Cash’s daughter spins her own tunes about the hard life. Listen >

Surviving on TV
June 30, 2006— Learn how new series keep on keeping on in the highly competitive world of television. Listen >

Posing for Playboy
June 29, 2006— A 40-year-old mother and model bares all for the famous magazine. Listen >

AARP's Guide to Pills
June 28, 2006— This AARP book helps you to figure out the safe use of drugs and what to do if you miss a dose. Listen >

Sticky Spot
June 27, 2006— A young man stuck in an unpleasant place takes matters into his own hands. Listen >

Reliving the Iliad
June 26, 2006— A recently discovered palace in Greece may be linked to the wars chronicled in The Iliad. Listen >

WEEKEND: Like a Rolling Stone
June 24, 2006— The iconic rock magazine that captured the consciousness of an entire generation publishes its 1000th issue. Listen >

The Other Bill Gates
June 23, 2006— Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sold his stakes in Microsoft and bought himself into 50 other companies. Listen >

American Doctor Abroad
June 22, 2006— An American doctor helps Ugandan villagers avoid malaria. Listen >

Drug Wars
June 21, 2006— Getting FDA approval for a generic drug doesn’t mean it will end up on store shelves. Listen >

Tom Clancy Begins
June 20, 2006— Disqualified from military service as a young man, the 59-year-old writer found other ways to learn about America’s defense strategies. Listen >

Women and Alcohol
June 19, 2006— Study results find that moderate drinking may be beneficial for older women. Listen >

WEEKEND: The Dynamic Della Reese
June 17, 2006— She’s a vibrant 74 now, but Della Reese has had her share of health scares and career roadblocks along the way. Listen >

Missing the Big Picture
June 16, 2006— A look back at the bad reviews some movie experts gave films that became classics. Listen >

Rebuilding Europe
June 15, 2006— The Marshall Plan helped bring Europe back from the brink of economic collapse after World War II. Listen >

A Manly Man
June 14, 2006— A new book examines the meaning of “manliness” and its fall from popularity. Listen >

The Peace Corps Turns 45
June 13, 2006— After retirement, some Americans are doing what they wanted to do when they were young - join the Peace Corps. Listen >

TV Nation
June 12, 2006— A brief history of how the television came to be. Listen >

WEEKEND: Death of a Newsman
June 10, 2006— A remembrance of Don Hollenbeck, a newsman who paid a terrible price for his friendships in the McCarthy era. Listen >

Cheetah the Chimp
June 9, 2006— Another Hollywood star grows older gracefully. Listen >

The Return of G.I. Joe
June 8, 2006— The action figure was retired amidst anti-war sentiment in the 1970s, but made a comeback in the 1990s. Listen >

The Sucker List
June 7, 2006— The ordeal of a man and the marketing outfit that scammed him out of his money. Listen >

D.C.'s Newest Monument
June 6, 2006— A new monument honors individuals who started great social movements in our country’s history. Listen >

The Revelation of Judas
June 5, 2006— Was the apostle who betrayed Jesus the man we’ve been told he was? Listen >

WEEKEND: Stimulating Senses
June 3, 2006— A new study says babies are much more aware than once thought. Listen >

Rising Waters
June 2, 2006— The impact of global warming is felt in Greenland more quickly than originally predicted. Listen >

Recipe for Greatness
June 1, 2006— The first cookbook ever published is still available in paperback. Listen >

Too Many Meds
May 31, 2006— Jim Harriott offers easy tips on the safe use of over-the-counter medications. Listen >

Better Late Than Never
May 30, 2006— Sixty years later, a World War II veteran receives his purple heart. Listen >

The Great Pretenders
May 29, 2006— A music critic who came of age in the 1970s searches for the love written about in the music of the 1950s. Listen >

WEEKEND: Avian Flu Threat
May 27, 2006— An update on the worldwide efforts underway to prevent a flu pandemic. Listen >

Lefty Rules
May 26, 2006— A new traffic proposal in Kansas will make drivers from England, Australia, and South Africa feel right at home. Listen >

Survival Stash
May 25, 2006— Survival gear from the Cold War era found at the Brooklyn Bridge. Listen >

Good Food, Good Health
May 24, 2006— Diet guidelines from the National Cancer Institute offer easy suggestions on how to eat well. Listen >

Bad Medicine
May 23, 2006— Some pharmacy workers dispense insults along with prescriptions, and get caught. Listen >

Hawkish Tendencies
May 22, 2006— Two red-tailed hawks decide to stay in New York through the cold of winter. Listen >

WEEKEND: Felons and Voting Rights
May 20, 2006— Jim Harriott sums up the debate among policymakers over a felon’s right to vote. Listen >

Annie Hall's Anniversary
May 19, 2006— A look at Woody Allen and Diane Keaton’s relationship in one of his earlier films, now a movie classic. Listen >

Protect Your Children
May 18, 2006— A new child identification kit may help parents in the event of an emergency. Listen >

The Real Barry Bonds
May 17, 2006— A new book examines the debate over Barry Bonds and his baseball legacy. Listen >

The Mighty Jungle
May 15, 2006— After 60 years, the proceeds from the song In The Jungle may finally go to the composer’s family. Listen >

WEEKEND: Pajama Game Revival
May 13, 2006— First opening in 1954 to rave reviews, the Pajama Game is now back on Broadway and winning over audiences. Listen >

Tech Trollers
May 12, 2006— An outdated patent law allows the filing of grievances against companies developing new technologies. Listen >

The Strange File
May 11, 2006— Have you heard of beer coming out of water faucets? You have if you’ve read The Strange File. Listen >

Too Much Information
May 10, 2006— With new studies coming out everyday, is the constant flow of research making us more informed or more confused? Listen >

A Business is Born
May 9, 2006— Jim Harriott explains how Rich’s Whipped Topping company came to be a dominant force in the food industry. Listen >

Prescription Plan Deadline
May 8, 2006— As the Medicare Part D sign-up deadline approaches, many seniors are looking for information about what plan makes the most sense. Listen >

WEEKEND: Water on Saturn
May 6, 2006— A NASA spacecraft found geysers on Saturn, indicating that the ringed planet may have sustained life. Listen >

From Child Star to Diplomat
May 5, 2006— Shirley Temple dazzled audiences during the Depression, but at 77 she spends more time as a statesperson than as an actress. Listen >

Not Just a Charlie's Angel
May 4, 2006— She’s best known for her roles in Ally McBeal and Charlie’s Angels, but acting is just one of Lucv Liu’s many talents. Listen >

A War of Words
May 3, 2006— The former head of Voice of America speaks out against cutbacks that will limit the agency’s broadcast worldwide. Listen >

Fighting the Swindlers
May 2, 2006— Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Christopher Cox targets scammers who prey on older Americans. Listen >

Harrison Ford Does It Again
May 1, 2006— He’s old enough to apply for social security but remains one of Hollywood’s leading men. Listen >

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