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Coronavirus Town Hall: Your Finances, Health & Family Part 2 Sep 30, 2020

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As it has been six months since the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus pandemic, this live event focuses on the most common concerns of older adults and what the world looks like in the "new normal." Guests: Lee Baker, CFP, Owner and President, Apex Financial Solutions and David M. Aronoff, MD, Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

[105] Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Surround Sound Sep 24, 2020

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Many are aware of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's numerous achievements and love of the law, but some may not know that she had another passion. On this week's episode, we hear, in her own voice, about her love of opera.

[104] Solving the Poll Worker Shortage Sep 17, 2020

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This year polling places are expecting a shortage of election workers, who are typically over the age of 60, due to the risks of contracting of COVID-19. Ben Brown, Founder and CEO of the Association of Young Americans, is working to solve that problem by enlisting people of all ages to sign up as poll workers this November.

Coronavirus Town Hall: Your Health & Staying Protected Part 2 Sep 04, 2020

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The live event featured a panel of experts to address your questions related to the latest information on the potential treatments and vaccine trials and what you can do to stay safe during the pandemic. Guests: Sheila Marie Young, MD, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science; Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General, Harvard Medical School; Margaret Wallace Brown, Director, Planning & Development, City of Houston, TX.

Coronavirus Town Hall: Your Health & Staying Protected Part 1 Aug 31, 2020

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[103] We Are What We Eat: Ruth Reichl and The Changing American Table Aug 27, 2020

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Today, we take a deep dive into food production in the U.S., its history and how COVID-19 is changing the way we eat with renowned restaurant critic Ruth Reichl. And later, we discuss a few book recommendations to add to your pandemic reading list.

Coronavirus Town Hall: Answering FAQ's Part 2 Aug 19, 2020

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Part 2. Live event featuring a panel of experts who addressed your most frequently asked coronavirus questions, including the latest information on a potential new stimulus package, unemployment benefits, protecting your health and caring for loved ones. Guests: Jean Chatzky, President and CEO, HerMoney.com, Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D., Immediate Past President, National Medical Association and Warren P. Hebert Jr., DNP, Assistant Professor, Loyola University of New Orleans and CEO, HomeCare Association of Louisiana.

Coronavirus Town Hall: Answering FAQ's Part 1 Aug 19, 2020

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Part 1. Live event featuring a panel of experts who addressed your most frequently asked coronavirus questions, including the latest information on a potential new stimulus package, unemployment benefits, protecting your health and caring for loved ones. Guests: Jean Chatzky, President and CEO, HerMoney.com, Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D., Immediate Past President, National Medical Association and Warren P. Hebert Jr., DNP, Assistant Professor, Loyola University of New Orleans and CEO, HomeCare Association of Louisiana.

[102] More Vital Than Ever: Social Security, Women Voters Aug 14, 2020

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This month marks Social Security's 85th anniversary and 100 years since women were granted the right to vote. Today, we discuss and celebrate how these milestones are more important than ever.

Coronavirus Town Hall: Navigating the New Normal Part 2 Aug 11, 2020

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Part 2 of 2. This live event provided information, tips and guidance to help older adults navigate the new landscape, including how to identify misinformation, care for yourself and loved ones, and stay connected during a turbulent economic and emotional time. Guests: Steven C. Johnson, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Alex Mahadevan, Senior Multimedia Reporter, Mediawise and Poynter Institute, Donna Benton, Ph.D., Director, Family Caregiving Center, University of Southern California and Jamie Richards, Park Ranger at Yosemite National.

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