A free ranging discussion of freedom of the press. Dictators hate a free press. Victor Orbán in Hungary built his own media universe while simultaneously dismantling the free press. The Nazis smashed printing presses of opposition newspapers. One of Trump’s first actions was to dictate who would cover him in…
A recent article in the Washington Post described the current administration's attempts to cancel leases for many National Park Service buildings saying that it could save taxpayers millions of dollars. This move came after the firing of about 1000 probationary workers. I wanted to learn more about the National Park…
I was 6 years old when Voice of America first broadcast during World War II. It was established in 1941 initially focused on countering Nazi and Japanese propaganda during World War II and later played a significant role during the Cold War broadcasting to communist countries. Very recently, however, the…
In a late night rant on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump posted "NPR and PBS, two horrible and completely biased platforms (Networks!), should be DEFUNDED by Congress, IMMEDIATELY. Republicans, don’t miss this opportunity to rid our Country of this giant SCAM, both being arms of the Radical Left Democrat…
INDIVISIBLE.ORG ACTION LINKS HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS if you have a Republican senator or representative, send them a message now and tell them that they will be held accountable for supporting Trumps’s assault on public schools. The link to this, with a script is in the…
The news that the Trump administration plans to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency's offices and the future implications of Trump's energy policies on the environment and climate led to my concern about how it will affect my children and grandchildren and yours. Because I didn't understand what all the implications…
One cannot turn on the news on TV or read a newspaper without hearing the words - Constitutional crisis. There's so much confusion about whether we are in a Constitutional Crisis or not, Professor Alexandra Keyssar rejoined the podcast to help us understand what a Constitutional crisis is and whether…
ACTION LINK Tell your Reps what you think about their vote to cut Medicaid and SNAP https://5calls.org/issue/budget-safety-net-cuts-wealthy-tax-breaks/?utm_source=5calls&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=every-republican-just-voted-to-cut-medicaid Today’s ActionCast is from the app 5 Calls. 5 calls is an app available in IOS and Android that makes it easy for you to call your representative and senators and make your…
ACTIONCAST FROM THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS\ LINK: Tell Congress to protect the American People https://www.americanprogress.org/take-action/tell-congress-defend-america-against-trumps-power-grab/? THREE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS COMMENTED ON SEVERAL ISSUES FROM TRUMP’S 2025 JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS CAIT SMITH ON THE NEW POLICY THAT AMERICA WOULD RECOGNIZE ONLY TWO GENDERS INSERT BOBBY…
Link: March Recess Toolkit https://indivisible.org/muskorus?akid=116804.4164272.uLdNiN&rd=1&t=21&utm_medium=_20250305&utm_source=email From Indivisible.org "Recess weeks (officially called a District Work Period for the House of Representatives and a State Work Period for the Senate) are periods throughout the year where Members of Congress (MoCs) return home to meet with their constituents. They’re supposed to be periods…
WE AT SPECIFICALLY FOR SENIORS WILL CONTINUE TO JOIN AS MANY GROUPS AS POSSIBLE, MONITOR THEIR APPEALS TO THE PUBLIC. AND BRING THEM TO YOU IN WHAT WE LIKE TO CALL SPECIFICALLY FOR SENIORS ACTION CASTS. WE WILL PRESENT THEIR VIDEOS, SUMMARIZE THEIR THOUGHTS AND PROVIDE IDEAS FROM THESE GROUPS…
From Indivisible.org "The House and Senate are heading home for recess from March 15-23 -- and they are desperate to avoid you. Why? Because during the last recess, the few Republicans who dared to hold town halls got absolutely wrecked by their own constituents. People showed up. They demanded answers.…
There's an old Joke: What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? The answer: I don't know and I don't care. That pretty much sums up the way many of us feel right now. This podcast was recorded in mid- February, 2025 about a month after the inauguration of Donald Trump.…
To be honest I should have titled this podcast -Surviving the Podcast Guests.Tune in and you'll understand why I said this. Joel and Karmela Waldman are mother and son co-hosts of their True Crime podcast called Surviving the Survivor. Joel worked most recently as a Washington, D.C.-based correspondent for Fox…
We've just been through an historic election and so we asked Bob Levey, a prize winning journalist who has covered the Washington scene since the Johnson administration to talk with us about it. We talked about Bob's early years at The Washington Post and his currect column on the Senior…
This podcast was recorded during the part of the year in which the holiest of Jewish holidays takes place. It seemed appropriate to take some time to remember those of us who were lost during the Holocaust, but a part of the Holocaust many of us know little about, This…
According to Senator Bob Casey, the ranking member of the special committee on aging , "The right to vote is one of the fundamental pilars of our democracy, but that right is under attack for millions of older Americans across the nation. Attempts to limit voting locations, the length of…
We all get them - those momentary lapses when we can't recall someone's name, why we came into a room or where we left the car keys. We call them senior moments, but are these moments inevitable or limited to seniors? We'll learn more about these senior moments and how…
My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is Emmy winner, international acclaimed journalist, executive producer, food and travel lover, and creator of the beloved groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, David Page takes us deep into the world of chefs, restaurateurs, and everything “foodie” on his new podcast Culinary Characters…
My guests today on Specifically for Seniors caught my attention in an Opinion piece in the Washington Post. Professors Ben Katz and Pamela Teaster urged “an objective, scientific conversation about mental and physiological aging - both for our leaders and for the rapidly aging populations around the world” realizing that…
My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is a practicing magician, but his story goes way beyond slight of hand and deceptions. Richard Hatch holds two graduate degrees in physics, but found it easier to apparently violate ther laws of physics than to discover them. Dick has always had a…
An unfortunate fact of life at our age is that sooner or later we are going to face a hospital admission whether due to an illness, an injury or pain, and that can be confusing and frightening. Many of us need help in preparing for an Emergency Room and/or hospital…
My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is a practicing Rabbi and stand-up comedian. Bob Alper has been seen on Good Morning America, Showtime, The BBC, CNN and was featured on Extra, TV’s top rated entertainment program, immediately following a segment on the size of Jennifer Lopez’s butt. Bob and…
