WWI Veteran
January 27, 2009 – Frank Buckles, the last American World War One veteran, is still going strong at the age of 107. Jim Kent spent time with the centenarian during a visit to South Dakota, where Buckles recalled his military service in Europe. Listen with Real Audio >

Master Swimmer: Sue Walsh
January 20, 2009 – In 1980, swimmer Sue Walsh qualified for the U.S. Olympic team and thought she was fulfilling one of her dreams. Today, she’s back in the water and is reclaiming some of her glory at the US Masters Swimming Championship. Independent producer Rachel McCarthy has more…Listen with Real Audio >

Harvard Beat Yale
January 13, 2009 - A new documentary tells the story of the infamous 1968 Harvard vs. Yale bout - from the players’ point of view.  It’s called “Harvard Beats Yale 29-29”.  Listen with Real Audio >

Obama in Hawaii
January 6, 2009 - Those who knew President-elect Barack Obama before his many accolades - they'd say he developed many of his skills on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean...Hawaii. Listen with Real Audio View multimedia page.

Burning Man
December 30, 2008 - Have you ever felt like building something... with the secret intent to burn it down? Well in the Nevada desert that's exactly what 50,000 people did this past summer, as part of an annual happening. Andrew Stelzer attempts to describe the experience. Listen with Real Audio<<< Watch Slideshow

Shy Bladder
December 23, 2008 - You or someone you know may at times have trouble using public restrooms. This isn't abnormal - and there's actually a name for it...shy bladder. Independent Producer Hammad Ahmed has more. Listen with Real Audio >

A Passion for Music
December 16, 2008 - Thirty-four year-old Tammie Willis got her Master’s Degree in music composition from Virginia Commonwealth University. Like other budding composers, she had to write several significant pieces to earn her degree --- but unlike the others, Tammie Willis is profoundly deaf. Listen with Real Audio >

Beard and Moustache Championship
December 9, 2008 – Tattoos, body pierces, and funky hair styles are all ways to express personal style and creativity. But don’t forget the folks who spend hours coifing their facial hair into fantastic shapes. Independent producer Adam Allington spent a day in Berlin with people who have made a sport of it. Listen with Real Audio >

Hell’s Highway
December 2, 2008 – Those gory, grainy drivers training videos…of gruesome accidents...have been compiled into one DVD. Reporter Rich Halten profiles the release of “Hell’s Highway." Listen with Real Audio >

Otis Redding
November 18, 2008 - Less than five years after soul singer, Otis Redding struck stardom he died in a plane crash. Independent producer, Philip Graitcer shares how the Georgia Hall of Fame museum is commemorating Redding's life. Listen with Real Audio >

Personalized Romance Novel
November 11, 2008 – This is not your typical romance novel. Independent producer Kiera Feldman shares a personal gift idea suitable for any holiday. Listen with Real Audio >

Vets Flag Cases
November 4, 2008 - The American flag is near and dear to the men and women who serve our country, and to their families… in life, and in death.  Listen with Real Audio >

Spirituals
October 28, 2008 - Negro spirituals fed hope to slaves and strengthened the will of civil rights protesters. Today, reporter Sarah Varney reports on the people who remember...negro spirituals. Listen with Real Audio >

Anghiari Lace
October 21, 2008 – A group of women from the medieval town of Anghiari, Italy are determined to resurrect the craft of lace-making.  Jean Di Marino has more. View our multimedia special. Listen with Real Audio >

The Art of David Hostetler
October 14, 2008 - Independent producer Sandra Sleight-Brennan sat down with internationally known sculptor, David Hostetler to discuss his “retirement” plans.
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Retiring in Buenos Aires
October 7, 2008 – Americans are retiring and moving to Buenos Aires for the beauty and the cheap cost of living. Independent Producer Rich Halten shares more. Listen with Real Audio >

The Couterfeiters
September 30, 2008 –The 2007, Oscar award winner for best foreign film , the Counterfeiters, tells the story of Jews at Sachsenhausen concentration camp who produced an almost perfect replica of the British pound for the Nazis. Jon Kalish has more... Listen with Real Audio >

Master Swimmer: Sue Walsh
September 23, 2008 – In 1980, swimmer Sue Walsh qualified for the U.S. Olympic team and thought she was fulfilling one of her dreams. Today, she’s back in the water and is reclaiming some of her glory at the US Masters Swimming Championship. Independent producer Rachel McCarthy has more… Listen with Real Audio >

Kosher Hotel
September 9, 2008 - Venice is a fabled destination for honeymooners and world travelers. Now, a hotel in Venice is reaching out to Jewish visitors, although the history of the city includes virulent anti-semitism. Find out all about the Locanda del Ghetto. Listen with Real Audio > view photo slide show.

Olympic Stamp
September 2, 2008 - The 2008 Olympic Game’s post stamp is here…and it’s been created by 70 year-old graphic designer Clarence Lee. Listen with Real Audio >

Chris Calloway
August 26, 2008 - Jazz singer and actor Chris Calloway died of cancer recently.  If you're wondering if she was related to THAT Calloway, the legendary entertainer Cab Calloway, the answer's yes.  Chris was his daughter and she's being remembered as someone who forged her own creative path while still celebrating her father's legacy. Listen with Real Audio >

Evangelical Book
August 19, 2008 – Writer and journalist, John Marks retraces his journey as a evangelical Christian is his new book: “reasons to believe”.  Listen with Real Audio >

Early Alzheimer’s
August 12, 2008 – Alzheimer’s is often associated with the elderly. But, independent reporter Sarah Varney traveled to San Francisco to speak with one middle aged couple whose lives have been suddenly interrupted by this incurable disease. Listen with Real Audio >

Four Chaplains
August 5, 2008 - The legendary "Four Chaplains" are honored all over the country annually for literally; giving their lives so that four Americans might live. AARP's Jim Kent explored their legacy at a memorial service in Sturgis, South Dakota. Listen with Real Audio >

Black Hills Workshop
July 29, 2008 – Today, the Black Hills Workshop serves over 600 developmentally disabled adults. Vicky Wicks traveled to Rapid City, South Dakota for this story. Listen with Real Audio >

Aging Bulls
July 22, 2008 – The intense drama of two people facing off in the boxing ring is an ultimate test of skill and courage. In Connecticut, an unlikely group of wannabe boxers are toughening up and stepping into the ring, and producer Binnie Klein has the story. Listen with Real Audio >

Sports Center for the Disabled
July 15, 2008 – We've all heard of beach bums...but, a ski bum? That's what 70-year-old Hal O’ Leary categorizes himself as...but, he hasn't been a "bum" all his life. To help enable disabled persons O'Leary opened the National Sports Center for the Disabled and he shares his story with independent producer Nancy Greenleese. Listen with Real Audio >

St. Jacques Tower
July 8, 2008 - The "flamboyant gothic" style tower, known as St. Jacques, which stands in the middle of Paris, was once the steeple of a church. Today its beauty is hidden by a white tarp which independent producer, Sarah Elzas takes us behind for a sneak preview. Listen with Real Audio >

Do-It-Yourself on the Web
July, 1, 2008 - As if we didn’t already think we could find pretty much ANYTHING on the web – now you can even get instructions on how to tackle Do It Yourself projects. Independent Producer Jon Kalish has more. Listen with Real Audio >

Octogenarian Spelunkers
June 24, 2008 - For those who prefer the path less traveled...Herb and Jan Conn are definitely a part of the pack. The couple, now in their 80's are considered pioneer rock climbers and they share their story with independent producer Charles Michael Ray. Listen >

African Americans Seeking Ancestry
June 17, 2008 - More African Americans seniors are researching their own family’s heritage. But as Philip Graitcer recently learned, unlocking those family secrets is not always easy. Listen >

Physician E-Visits
June 10, 2008 – Technology has changed how we do, just about everything…including how doctors communicate with their patients.  Independent reporter Deidre Kennedy explains how technology is changing the field of medicine.
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Couch Surfing
June 3, 2008 – If seems as though you can find anything now a days on the Internet…even a couch to sleep on during international travel! Independent reporter Andrew Stelzer speaks with Casey Fenton about his website couchsurfing.com. Listen >

Invisibility Technology
May 27, 2008 – Is it possible that scientists may have had their first major breakthrough towards making things…even people invisible? Naomi Fowler speaks with three scientists who say, “yes!” Listen >

Iraq Poetry
May 20, 2008 – How a mother's love of poetry has bridged the ideological distance between her and her marine son. Independent producer, Jon Kalish reports. Listen >

Lobsterman Sam Eaton
May 13, 2008 –After 73 years in the business, lobsterman Sam Eaton is still hard at work in the grueling profession of lobstering. He insists on going out alone; the only concession he's made to his 89 years is that he sometimes stays behind when the weather is dangerous. Sarah Reynolds reports from Deer Isle, Maine. Listen > See Sam at work.

Greg Mortenson
May 6, 2008 –Former mountain climber, Greg Mortenson is tackling a new mountain…building schools in Central Asia. Nancy Greenleese speaks with him about his latest accomplishments. Listen > 

Climate and Wine
April 28, 2008 – Global warming raises concern for grape growers in France. Independent producer Sarah Elza’s shares her findings on how the rapid climate change is impacting the production of wine. Listen >

Vision Quest and Hospice
April 22, 2008 –  An ancient tradition is now being applied to hospice care. Independent producer Karen Van Vuuren has more on this evolutionary approach to the world of hospice.
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Bringing Relics Home
April 15, 2008 – Reporter Jim Kent spoke with the great grandson of Sitting Bull after he and the Lakota Tribe were reunited with relics of Chief Sitting Bull...nearly a century after his death. Listen >

Nicaraguan Wheelchairs
April 8, 2008 – An affordable solution to physically disabled Nicaraguans. Reporter Jori Lewis explains how one innovative project is making wheelchairs local and cheap. Listen >

Granny Aid
April 1, 2008 – Granny’s have healed boo-boos and soothed broken hearts for years. Reporter Nancy Greenleese has found a Rome based organization that’s seeking to spread the wisdom and healing of grandmothers across the globe. Listen >

Ricky, Me, and the Banjo
March 25, 2008 – During his youth, David Barber-Callaghan, would listen to family and friends play blue grass jams throughout the night. Today, he’s a reporter who’s reminiscing the nights he’d listen to the sweat sound of the old-time banjo.  Listen >

Old Song Writer
March 18, 2008 – She hasn’t had a hit record – but, the 80-year-old Isabelle Sampson has produced nearly 600 songs. Reporter Charles Michael Ray takes a trip to South Dakota to understand the woman behind the music. Listen >

Hell’s Highway
March 11, 2008 – Those gory, grainy drivers training videos…of gruesome accidents...have been compiled into one DVD. Reporter Rich Halten profiles the release of “Hell’s Highway”.  Listen >

The Spy: George Koval
March 4, 2008 –Iowa native, George Koval was recognized last year by Russian President, Vladimir Putin for his espionage efforts during the 40’s. Reporter Pat Mack heads to Sioux City for more. Listen >

Fats Domino
February 26, 2008 – Like hundreds of Hurricane Katrina survivors Fats Domino, the legendary singer and pianist was rescued from the rooftop of his New Orleans home. Since then, Fats has been working to rebuild the once- lively city. Reporter David Kunian explains. Listen >

Hot Springs Hospital
February 19, 2008 – The Veteran Affairs hospital in Hot Springs, South Dakota has cared for hundreds of thousands of veterans for nearly a century. Reporter Jim Kent reports on the hospital’s history and its importance to the community that it serves. Listen >

Look Me in My Eye: My life with Asperger’s
February 12, 2008 – After growing up a “loner,” John Robison realized he wasn’t just different…rather, his difficulty interacting with peers and his aloof personality were due to an autism spectrum disorder - Asperger’s. Reporter Karen Brown gets the inside scoop on the disorder and how it has shaped Robison’s life. Visit multimedia page. Listen >

Aviator Mike Hunt
February 5, 2008 – Alaska is home for nearly 65,000 veterans. Alaska Public Radio Producer Rebecca Sheir ran into one – who happens to still fly…decades after his years spent as a pilot during WWII. Listen >

Guitar Artistry of Paul Simon
January 29, 2008 – Singer/Songwriter Paul Simon was recently given the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Award for popular song. Paul Ingles takes a look at one of the many compelling and unique aspects of Simon's talent - his exceptional guitar work. Listen >

Boomers Face Aging
January 22, 2008 – Two thousand eight marked the beginning of the “baby boomer” generations’ eligibility for Social Security. Laura Friedman reports on her recent experience at the AARP convention in Boston…where she encountered boomers facing this reality. Listen >

Homeless Marathoners
January 15, 2008 - In Colorado, a group of homeless men are running away from their problems…literally. Marathon training has been added to their “to-do list” to help them recover from various addictions. Nancy Greenleese caught up with the men who are now hooked on running! Listen >

The Editor: Al McIntosh
January 8, 2008 - Small town weekly newspapers used to be owned – not by chains – but by colorful characters. They often served as leading members of the community as well as journalists. One such country editor – al mcintosh –  recently gained fame almost 30 years after his death when his words were featured in ken burns new documentary, the war. Listen >

Moonshine Gulch
January 1, 2008 - According to the U.S. Census, The official population of Rochford, South Dakota is 7 people...although locals claim the town has swelled to 9. It's not the most likely place to start a business, but, 30-years ago, thats exactly what Betsy and Roy Horn did. The Moonshine Gulch has become an icon in Black Hills and Frances Linn explores the secret to their success. Listen >

Bookseller Extraordinaire
December 25, 2007 – Victorian novelist George Eliot once mused, "It's never too late to be who you might have been." Eliot's observation could be Bill and Ruth Stein's motto. Now in their mid-eighties, this duo jumped into a career reinvention later in life and their success was delivered by a most peculiar ---and porcine ---midwife.  Sara Archambault has the story: Listen >

A Passion for Music
December 18, 2007 - Thirty-four year-old Tammie Willis got her Master’s Degree in music composition from Virginia Commonwealth University.  Like other budding composers, she had to write several significant pieces to earn her degree --- but unlike the others, Tammie Willis is profoundly deaf.  Listen >

Grandparents Parenting
December 11, 2007 – Studies show that more grandparents are parenting their grandchildren then ever before. Reporter Steve Roisum takes us into the world of one Wisconsin grandparent doing just that... Listen >

Edible Estates
December 4, 2007 – Vegetable gardens are moving from the back yard to the front thanks to a new creation by an architect from California that he calls “Edible Estates”.  Jon Kalish reports on this environmental and social statement writ large on a front lawn in – where else – New Jersey! The Garden State. Listen >

Joni Mitchell
November 27, 2007 – For the first time in almost 10 years, legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell recently released an album of new material called Shine.  Producer Paul Ingles marked the occasion by talking with writers and fans about what has made Joni Mitchell's music distinctive for over 40 years.  Ingles says part of what's made Mitchell special has to do with how she tunes her guitar. Listen >

Strasbourg Bells
November 20, 2007 - It was John Donne who said, "NEVER send to know for whom the bell tolls."  But as Naomi Lewin found out recently, sometimes "for whom" the bell tolls MAY not BE as important as "when." Listen >

Peace Corps MBA
November 13, 2007  - The old saying says give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day; teach him to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime. In an effort to go even further… a new MBA program is designed to teach the fishing  business to employ and feed thousands.  Nancy Greenleese reports: Listen >

Whose Bones
November 6, 2007 - British Museums are coping with a recent change in British Law affecting ownership of human remains. From Tasmania to their own British Isles, groups ranging from Aboriginals to Pagans are now challenging the care and treatment of their ancestors remains.  Naomi Fowler has the story from London: Listen >

Satellite Lab
October 30, 2007 - Public health researchers are gearing up to study the spread of disease using a new, state-of-the-art satellite imaging lab.  From the site of the new lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Rosemary Pennington reports on the new lab and the unlikely partnership it has created: Listen >

Octogenarian Booksellers
October 23, 2007 - Victorian novelist George Eliot once mused, "It's never too late to be who you might have been." Eliot's observation could be Bill and Ruth Stein's motto. Now in their mid-eighties, this duo jumped into a career reinvention later in life and their success was delivered by a most peculiar midwife. Independent Producer Sara Archambault has the story: Listen >

Northeast Kingdom
October 16, 2007 - Filmmaker Jay Craven is an institution in the remote area of Vermont known as the Northeast Kingdom.  He has produced three feature films set in the Kingdom, and, as Jon Kalish tells us, sees himself as a regional auteur: Listen >

Older Peace Corp Volunteers
October 9, 2007 -  One of the many ways baby boomers are redefining retirement is through volunteering – and not just a day a week at the library. That’s good news for the Peace Corps which is actively recruiting older people.  From Atlanta, independent producer, Philip Graitcer has this story. Listen >

African Art and Artists
October 2, 2007 - If an artist is from Africa, does that make his or her work "African art"? Producer Sarah Elzas explores this complicated question. Listen >

The Oldest CEO
September 25, 2007 - Jack Weil refuses to hang up his hat.  At 106 years old, he still works every day at Rockmount Ranch Wear, the western company he founded – known for its slim fitting shirts.  Nancy Greenleese got to meet the amazing Mr. Weil. Listen >

Slow Food Movement 
August 28, 2007 - There’s a new movement a foot – or a-mouth, more appropriately, to roll back to a bygone era the way we buy, prepare and eat food.  It’s called the Slow Food Movement and Laura Friedman has the story... Listen >

Luddite Love
August 14, 2007 - The arrival of the home computer was dismissed as a passing fad by self-confessed luddite, Wickham Boyle. But, as a writer and magazine editor she has over time learned to trust the wizardry and now depends on new-fangled technology as well as any teenager …almost.
In this essay from a collection which covers what Boyle describes as her dance through middle age, “Mid-Life Mambo”, she tells of her children’s struggle to haul her into the digital age. Listen >

Stencil Art
August 7, 2007 - If you walk around certain neighborhoods in Paris today, you'll see figures of people or animals spray-painted on building walls and storefronts. It's not quite graffiti: this genre of art- mostly stencils- came to life in the early '80s. Lisa Pham is an Australian writer living in Paris who has taken an interest in street art. She gave a tour of the stencils in Paris' 5th arrondisement to independent producer Sarah Elzas: Listen >

Olde Medical Book
July 31, 2007 - There are only five copies left of a very old medical book  titled “The English Physician”.  Despite its title - it provided the basis of what became some very American traditions.  Rosemary Pennington has more… Listen >

Wavy Gravy
July 24, 2007– That’s the infamous Wavy Gravy at the even more infamous Woodstock festival in 1969…. Nearly 40 years after Wavy Gravy spent time at the 1969 Woodstock festival later, “Mr. Gravy” as the New York Times once called him is still a political activist and a benevolent clown.  John Kalish has this profile: Listen >

Dog Show
July 17, 2007– It’s been a few months since Madison Square Garden was overrun by thousands of dog people – owners, handlers and breeders, and their four-legged friends in the carnival that is the annual Westminster Dog Show.  While the competition is long over, for Independent producer Mauricio Salgado the unique atmosphere of Westminster lingers… and he brings it to us in here… Listen >

Harp Ladies and Elder Orphans
July 10, 2007– In Birmingham, Alabama, there’s an organization dedicated to reaching out to so-called "elder orphans"; older adults who are alone in nursing homes, hospice facilities or the community at large.  Chaplains and co-founders Lynn Bledsoe and Mary Porter visit these orphans, bringing conversation and companionship AND… their harps! Producer Rosemary Pennington recently went along on a visit to a nursing home: Listen >

Tango Lessons
July 3, 2007– Ballroom dancing is all the rage again – as people from 18 to 80 – plus learn the joys of salsa, meringue and the passionate tango.  Producer Jessica Lockhart found an enthusiastic group of students In Maine: Listen >

Studying Pain
June 26, 2007– Imagine going through life never knowing physical pain; it’s not actually as desirable as it might at first seem.  But those afflicted with this unique trait are providing geneticists, neurobiologists and pharmaceutical companies with very valuable information as they seek to understand the nature of pain and the best ways to alleviate it. Naomi Fowler reports from London: Listen > 

LINKS: Pain Management in AARP Segunda Juventud; 11 Ways to Ensure Proper Pain Management in the AARP Bulletin

Libeskind’s Latest
June 19, 2007– The Denver Art Museum has unveiled a dramatic piece of art: a new building.  It’s architect Daniel Libeskind, first U.S. building and has proven far less controversial than his other major American project – the World Trade Center site.  Nancy Greenleese has the story: Listen > 

Wisdom and Anger
June 12, 2007– In another thoughtful essay from her collection called “Midlife Mambo,” journalist Wickham Boyle receives a package of broken dishes – which causes her to wonder about  the wisdom of gluing things together or smashing them further…. Listen > 

Octogenarian Aviator
June 5, 2007– There are thousands of products on the market today that try to make people look and feel young. But what really keep old age at bay?  Today we’ll meet an 88 year-old Aviator – who says his secret to longevity is his love of airplanes. Charles Michael Ray has more with this story from the Black Hills of South Dakota. Listen > 

Podcasting for Rent
May 29, 2007– As the number of ipods and other digital media players has grown, there’s been an explosion in the number of so-called podcasts – audio content created for individual listening.  Jon Kalish has the story of one enterprising group of young men whose podcasts are actually paying their rent: Listen >

How Stories Spread
May 22, 2007– Where do the stories we hear – whether on radio or TV, in print or through conversation – come from?  That’s a question that Sandra Sleight-Brennan pondered recently... Listen >

Getting Fit
May 15, 2007– The evidence of the benefits of eating right and exercising continues to grow, yet so many of us find it so difficult to get motivated and get going.  One excuse that won’t work is thinking it’s too late, that you’re too old.  In Alaska, Rebecca Shier found a few folks who are living proof that it’s never too late to get – and stay -fit. Listen > 

Links: Real Fitness in The AARP Magazine

Nashville Rollergirls
May 8, 2007– Remember Roller Derby? AH, that guilty pleasure from the ‘70’s – when many of us relished the antics of Joanie Westin and the other over-the-top performers on rollerskates.  Well, roller derby is back – but with a new, cleaner, more athletic persona.  Kim Green reports on the Nashville Rollergirls! Listen > 

Oklahoma Centenarians
May 1, 2007– We’re told that we’re getting older as a nation.  The “85 and older” age group is in fact the fastest-growing segment of the population, and each week, more than one hundred Americans celebrate their 100th birthdays.  In the state of Oklahoma, the 2000 Census found nearly 20-thousand residents over the age of 90, and more than 600 over the age of one hundred.  As the state prepares to celebrate its centennial, one Oklahoma City photographer got to thinking: What better way to learn about Oklahoma’s history than to speak with people who’ve actually lived there this past century? Listen > 

Jazz Uke
April 24, 2007– Adding ukulele music to any story about Hawaii would seem to be a dated cliché – yet, these days, the uke’s popularity is on the rise and the sound coming from it is decidedly different.  From Hawaii, Heidi Chang reports:  Listen > 

Panty-Headed Mama
April 17, 2007– Wickham Boyle has the glorious objectivity and hard-earned wisdom that comes with middle age –  gifts that she taps into in a series of essays she’s written called “Midlife Mambo”.  In one of them – she tells a very funny story from when she was an earnest, young, working mother that illuminates what she calls 'The Wisdom of the Absurd'.  Listen > 

Senior Nutrition Center
April 10, 2007– The Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota is one of the poorest areas in the country. Even basic nutrition is a concern for many people there – especially older adults. Francers Linn reports on one effort to bring good food along with a bit of good cheer to at risk elderly people. Listen > 

Global Warming in Britain
April 3, 2007 - The effects of global warming can be seen quite dramatically on the shores of the British Isles.  Some parts of the UK are disappearing as chunks of coastline break off and fall into the sea. Naomi Fowler has the story. Listen >

Glitter
March 27, 2007 - Americans spend thirty-billion dollars a year on arts and crafts, according to the Craft and Hobby Association. At the recent Hobby and Craft Trade Show in Anaheim, more than 20-thousand crafters gathered to exchange tips and scope out the latest ideas.  One offering that garnered significant attention comes from Cottonwood, Arizona and shimmers … Rene Gutel was there: Listen >

LINKS:Get the Point: Crafts in AARP Segunda Juventud


Forever Fit
March 20, 2007 - Achieving and maintaining fitness is a challenge for all of us – particularly older people who may have never attempted any fitness or exercise programs.  But it’s never too late to start, and the studies showing the benefits seem to increase daily.  Rebecca Shier (sheer) reports on one program in Alaska that proves the point: Listen >

Capote Auction
March 13, 2007 - Truman Capote is an American icon – who continues to garner attention long after his death. In the past several years there have been two feature films about the writer, a book about his legendary Black and White Ball and an auction of his personal possessions that attracted a remarkable array of people – including reporter Jon Kalish: Listen >

Male Hormone Therapy
March 6, 2007 - Dr. Jonathan Wright, is a pioneer in integrative/complementary and alternative medicine.  He was the first to prescribe bio-identical hormones - hormones whose molecules are identical to those found in the human body.  He is now providing hormone replacement therapy for men… Dr. Mark Immel Reports: Listen >

LINKS: Tai Chi and Yoga in AARP Segunda Juventud; Super Foods With Medicinal Powers in the AARP Bulletin

Snagging Oprah’s Reader’s
February 27, 2007 - John Shors debut novel  Beneath a Marble Sky was not lucky enough to be picked for Oprah’s book club – so he launched a novel publicity campaign of his own.  Nancy Greenleese has the story... Listen >

LINKS: Beneath a Marble Sky on Barnes and Noble website

Alaskan Centenarian 
February 20, 2007 - Nailing down the secret to a long life may not be an easy task, but Fairbanks Ethyl Peasgood, who turned 100 on December 7th, says she attributes it to three main things: adventure, surprises, and the Lord’s will.  Oh, and it helps if you can eat anything and travel anywhere.  Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock has more... Listen >


Shawn Colvin
February 13, 2007 - In the 5 years since her last CD, singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin has endured a second divorce, single motherhood, bouts of depression, and a change of record companies. Plus she turned 50 while working on her newest album, These Four Walls.  Reporter Paul Ingles followed the CD’s creation, and learned what really scares Shawn Colvin. Listen >

Guide Dogs Train at Law Firm
February 6, 2007 - There’s some very special training going on at a prestigious law firm in Nashville – where the young trainees are learning to behave properly in meetings, at lunches and around the water-cooler. One rule – no snatching others’ food. Kim Green has the story... Listen >

House Calls
January 30, 2007 - Some of us never thought we’d see this happen…the return of the House Call!  But it’s happening …on a small scale, to be sure, but happening.  Shia Levitt reports on a group of doctors in San Francisco who have revived the practice of making House Calls. Listen >

Car Sex
January 23, 2007 - Wickham Boyle has been doing a dance she calls the “Midlife Mambo” – and capturing her observations of her journey in a series of essays.  The one we’re bringing you today could aptly be titled: “Car Sex.” Listen >

Green Tea
January 16, 2007 - The evidence seems to be mounting of the real health benefits of green tea.  A recent study out of the University of Alabama brings evidence of the actual healing power of green tea. Listen >

Andy Statman
January 9, 2007 - is a virtuoso on the mandolin and clarinet who gained recognition playing bluegrass in the 1960’s and 70’s. In the 1980’s, it was Statman’s ability to play klezmer that brought him renown, and later, the Brooklynite added jazz versions of Chasidic music to his repertoire. Listen >

LINKS:Keeping Up With Jones in AARP The Magazine

Casting Director
January 2, 2007 -  Marvin Paige has held that marvelous title “Casting Director” for more years than he can count.  He is so well-respected that even the biggest agents, actors and studio executives pick up the phone when he calls.  Listen >

Camo Stage Designers
December 26, 2006 -  The United States entered World War II in December of 1941. It was a "Total War": Everyone got involved, including artist. Independent producer Sarah Elzas has this story about one group of artists who did their part for the war - people who made their living designing stage sets.  Listen >

LINKS: Heirs of War on the AARP Website; WWII Veterans in AARP Segunda Juventud

Scooter Surge
December 19, 2006 - Some of us have always thought of them as motorbikes for nerds – but apparently the skyrocketing price of fuel has trumped image and scooter sales in the U.S. are also skyrocketing. Listen >

A Passion for Music
December 12, 2006 - Thirty-four-year-old Tammie Willis got her Master’s Degree in music composition from Virginia Commonwealth University.  Like other budding composers, she had to write several significant pieces to earn her degree --- but unlike the others, Tammie Willis is profoundly deaf. Listen >

Sacred Harp-Fasola
December 5, 2006 - All across the rural south -- small, community churches dot the landscape. They're usually old, white buildings...often only one or two rooms big. Inside these inconspicuous little structures, a centuries-old, uniquely American music genre continues to thrive. Listen >

Barbara Luna
November 28, 2006 - Karen Llewellen caught up with legendary stage and screen actress Barbara Luna at – of all places – a Star Trek convention.  They talked about the interesting arc of her career! Listen >

Your Carbon Bill
November 21, 2006 - There’s a growing awareness that each of us has responsibility for the health of our planet. More individuals, companies and governments are examining ways to make us all aware of and minimize our negative impact on the environment. 
In Britain, the government is considering implementing a green taxation system. Listen >

LINKS: The Weather Makers in AARP The Magazine

Odyssey of the Mind
November 14, 2006 - Odyssey of the Mind is a well-known problem-solving program that has kids of all ages competing for fun and education.  In Maine, Jessica Lockhart found an unusual group of students - all decades beyond high school – who are tearing up the competition. Listen >

Integrative Medicine
November 7, 2006 - There’s conventional medicine and there are complementary and alternative medicines and medical practices…. And now, there’s a growing field of medicine that combines these different approaches.  Dr. Mark Immel takes us to Portland, Oregon – home of a major center of Integrative Medicine. Listen >

LINKS: Tai Chi and Yoga: Body and Mind the Eastern Way in AARP Segunda Juventud

Jiu Jitsu Teacher
October 31, 2006 - A New York City probation officer teaches a unique self-defense art to both civilians and law enforcement personnel.  It enables those who aren’t the fittest, fastest or strongest to defend themselves.  Reporter Jon Kalish spent some time on the mats with jiu jitsu master Steve Isaak and filed this report! Listen >

LINKS: Martial Arts Made Friendly AARP website; Tai Chi and Yoga in AARP Segunda Juventud

Making Sense of Medicine
October 24, 2006 - For those of us who are not experts – seeking medical information can be an overwhelming and frustrating effort.  But with a little help and guidance – it can also be extremely helpful for patients and their families.  Reporter Shia Levitt sought out experts for that needed guidance. Listen >

LINKS: Ask Your Doctor in the AARP Bulletin; Health Calendar in AARP Segunda Juventud

Tree Climbing  
October 17, 2006 - It isn’t just kids and squirrels climbing trees these days in Colorado … Nancy Greenleese reports on the roots and branches of the latest adult fad. Listen >

Laughter Clubs
October 10, 2006 - Laughter, as we all know, is the best medicine – but some are taking that old saw very seriously.  Julia Browne reports on the growing number of official “laughter clubs” – where people gather to giggle for their health! Listen >

LINKS: Laughing with your Grandchildren at AARP website

The Dying Pomo Language
October 3, 2006 - Representatives of 40 California Indian tribes gathered recently for a rescue mission – they met to see if it was possible keep some of their native languages alive.  Lonny Shavelson reports on one valiant effort to save the dying Pomo language. Listen >

St George
September 26, 2006 - National Flags are nothing if not loaded with symbolism – but delving into that symbolism can sometimes result in questions and controversy, or at least irony.  Take the case of England’s red and white St. George’s flag – most recently carried so proudly by legions of world cup soccer fans.  Turns out – St. George himself –venerated by Christians and Muslims alike –not only wasn’t English and never set foot in England, but probably wouldn’t get through British Passport control today! Listen >

Caribbean Jazz
September 19, 2006 - There’s a wonderful symbiotic relationship between jazz musicians in the U.S. and their counterparts in Cuba and the Caribbean.  Their mutual musical influence reaps benefits for music lovers worldwide.  Reese Ehrlich visited the Barbados Jazz Festival to further explore the U.S. - Caribbean musical fusion. Listen >

Jazz Art Signs
September 12, 2006 - Wheelock College in Boston is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its Family Theater this year. To showcase the theater’s accessibility for the disabled a performance called JazzArtSigns was staged – drawing a capacity crowd that included reporter Jon Kalish. Listen >

Yale Books
September 5, 2006 - At Yale University, they recently resorted to freeze-drying books in order to save them. Naomi Starobin went to the basement of the Yale library for this story! Listen >

Caring for Their Brother
August 29, 2006 - Reporter Karen Brown has the story of twin brothers in Massachusetts who – together – spent years caring for their brother – a paranoid schizophrenic. Listen >

Bean Supper
August 22, 2006—New England is a haven for many traditions – one of the most enduring is the Saturday night Bean Supper. Listen >

The Sey Game
August 15, 2006— An ancient Cambodian sport has been rejuvenated. Listen >

City Historian
August 8, 2006 —Her quest for knowledge began after the death of her husband. Listen >

Kayak Fishing
August 1, 2006 —Kayaking was already a great sport, but when you add fishing to the equation you’ve created the challenging experience of kayak fishing. Listen >

Favela Song
July 25, 2006 —A Brazilian singer/songwriter takes a stand for Brazil’s millions of poor people. Listen >

Learning Across Generations
July 11, 2006—A middle school class joins forces with a local non-profit to teach computer skills to seniors. Listen >

A Song for the Vets
July 4, 2006— A husband looks back at the years he and his wife spent entertaining troops on their way to fight in Vietnam. Listen >

A World of Soccer
June 27, 2006— A soccer league in northern Michigan gives migrant workers something to cheer about. Listen >

Heart Effects
June 20, 2006— New technology allows doctors to experience what a heart attack feels like. Listen >

Ethical Fashion
June 13, 2006— How the eco-fashion industry meets the demands of people who want to feel good about the clothes they buy. Listen >

Boutique Unique
June 6, 2006— Nancy Greenlease reports on boutique apartment buildings that help tenants express their creativity and personality. Listen >

Boston Busker
May 30, 2006— Independent producer Carolyn Crane talks in Boston Common with street performer and community activist Steven Baird. Listen >

The Legend of Lord Buckley
May 23, 2006— The vaudeville performer has been dead for forty years, but he still has a cult following. Listen >

Accessible Art
May 16, 2006— Elizabeth Catlett’s art is featured in many prestigious galleries and museums, but her goal is to bring art to the man on the street. Listen >

Looking for America
May 9, 2006— Kiera Feldman brings us a story about unfulfilled expectations during a journey across America. Listen >

A Family Dance
May 2, 2006— One family passes down the Indian musical and dance tradition called Baharata Natyam. Listen >