Best Aarp Programs Podcasts (2026)

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All About the Free AARP Tax Aide Program 28:11

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Now that the calendar has turned, it’s now that special time of year we all look forward to: tax time! If it stresses you out, help is on the way. Steve Hellmann joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the AARP Tax Aide program that is available to help Door County residents file taxes for free.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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AARP Tax-Aide Program 57:13

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In this episode of Central Coast Voices, host Fred Munroe and his guests will take on a common topic for this time of year, doing our taxes.Joining Fred are members of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. This Tax-Aide program is, supported by a team of local volunteers provides tax assistance for free, to anyone, with a special focus on low-to-mo…

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Dave Huffman, Executive Director of Mission POW-MIA 27:22

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Today we're introduced to a non-profit organization called Mission P-O-W M-I-A. Dave Huffman began the organization with his wife in 2024. Find out how Dave's interview for a high school class assignment turned into a conversation recollecting memories about American veterans of the Vietnam War and has developed into an exchange of artifacts today …

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Federal Government Cutting Regulations 4:19

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(January 10, 2026 – January 16, 2026) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Wayne Crews of the Competitive Enterprise Institute about the federal government cutting regulations; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on Venezuela's brighter economic future; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine discusses the impa…

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Behind Barbed Wire Redux 56:53

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Join host Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick on Central Coast Voices for a conversation about Behind Barbed Wire Redux, a multimedia history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II and its lasting impact on the Central Coast. Guests Dr. Deon Nielsen Price, former internee Margaret Nakamura Cooper, and Dr. Brian Asher Alhadeff will share about…

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01/07/2026 Jay Haapala, Community Engagement Director with AARP Minnesota, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to discuss community engagement efforts and the AARP Community Challenge Grant. 7:03

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In the interview, Jay Haapala shared how AARP Minnesota is supporting local communities through engagement, connection, and innovation. He highlighted the AARP Community Challenge Grant, which provides funding for quick-action projects that make neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages — from public spaces and transportation to community c…

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01/07/2026 Edgar Alphonso, Director of Engagement, joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to share details about the upcoming School Finder Fair and community engagement meetings. 5:20

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During the conversation, Edgar Alphonso highlighted the importance of helping families navigate school options through the upcoming School Finder Fair, while also outlining opportunities for residents to stay involved through upcoming community engagement meetings. He emphasized access, participation, and making sure families have the information a…

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01/05/2026 One of the most trusted public-health voices in the country. Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Freddie and Chantel us to talk flu season, COVID, and what’s really happening right now in the Twin Cities ... 16:03

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Dr. Michael Osterholm — internationally recognized epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and someone we trust to give it to us straight. Dr. Osterholm keeps an eye on what’s happening locally, nationally, and globally — and this morning we’ll talk about flu activity in the Twin Cities metro, where COVID …

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01/05/2026 Open MIC, Thursday Nights at Ashford and Simpson's Sugar Bar in New York. Freddie and Chantel talk with a legendary host. 12:05

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This morning on the show, we’re joined by Damara Lynn Green, a longtime part of the legendary Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar. She’s hosting a special Open Mic Night on January 8th, but this is bigger than one evening — it’s the beginning of a movement aimed at taking the Sugar Bar Open Mic experience nationwide. From singers and poets to musicians a…

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12-30-25 Actor and content creator DaSan, a Minneapolis native and Morehouse College graduate, talks about his journey from viral creator to television and film roles including Beyond the Gates, Law ... 11:06

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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Patrick J. McLain, Major, United States Marine Corps, Retired 26:55

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Today Joe speaks with Retired United States Marine Corps Major Patrick J. McLain. Patrick began his military career as a Communications Officer in our United States Marine Corps. During the Cold War he deployed to Norway with his platoon of Marines, laying communications lines in the Northern Hemisphere darkness as well as enjoying spectacular view…

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Supremes Hear Challenge to Presidential Authority 30:02

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(January 3, 2026 – January 9, 2026) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Hans von Spakovsky about a Supreme Court challenge to Presidential appointment authority; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on key 2026 U.S. Senate races; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine looks at the economic mis-steps of the 202…

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12-29-25 Tylar Berry Christmas in Minnesota 11:26

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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The Top Stories of 2025 46:33

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As the year comes to a close, we look back on the most-read stories of 2025 and the news that defined 2025 in Door County. Debra Fitzgerald and Myles Dannhausen Jr. also discuss the stories that readers should have read more of that will continue to make waves into 2026.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Heather Guzik, Top Tier Volunteer with the Wounded Warrior Project 26:35

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Today we learn about the Wounded Warrior Project through one of their top tier volunteers, former United States Air Force Major and combat veteran Heather Guzik. We've seen the Wounded Warrior Project commercials on television and seen their help with warriors with physical ailments. Heather flips the script by providing us insight on the organizat…

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Nutrition with Jennifer Sherman 54:40

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How can a marathon runner be overweight? That was one of the questions that led dietician Jennifer Sherman of Gills Rock to leave a 20-year career in civil engineering and earn a master’s degree in human nutrition. In conversation with Debra Fitzgerald, Sherman shares her own 40-pound weight loss (she’s the marathon runner) and how she now helps cl…

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Preserving Traditional Conservatism 30:05

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(December 27, 2025 – January 2, 2026) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Tim Chapman from Advancing American Freedom about a return to traditional conservatism; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on key 2026 congressional races; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine reports the Trump Administration has suc…

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12-22-25 North Career & Technical Education Principal Michael Luseni talks about enrollment season, hands-on CTE programs, and connecting MPS students to in-demand careers with Freddie Bell and Chantel ... 10:51

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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Retired United States Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Antis 25:04

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Michael's story begins with his birth in 1935 in Yugoslavia in what is today Serbia. His town was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II. Following the war, Russian soldiers rounded up his family and other families in his town and placed them in starvation camps. Learn about post-World War II life under the conditions of Communist Russia and …

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12-19-25 Superintendent Christine Tucci Osorio talks about student growth, supporting positivity during challenging times, and caring for staff and students in District 622 with Freddie Bell and Chantel ... 14:18

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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12-19-25 Tari Sudduth, lifelong North Minneapolis resident and founder of the Nina Mae Sudduth Foundation Gallery, talks about legacy, community investment, and using art to inspire and give back with ... 8:51

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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12-18-25 Captain Josh Polanco of The Salvation Army talks about rising community needs, food insecurity, housing instability, and how people can give, volunteer, and support neighbors in crisis with Freddie ... 7:00

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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New Jobs & Unemployment Numbers 30:01

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(December 20, 2025 – December 26, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute about the state of the U.S. economy; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on policy changes needed to address affordability; Eric Boehm and Stephanie Slade of Reason magazine …

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Facts over Fear - Understanding Issues Facing Transgender Students 56:32

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Join Kris Kington-Barker and her guests, Dr. Denise Taylor, local HIV Specialist & Gender Affirming Care Provider, and Trevor Norcross, a father of a transgender teen, to discuss why there is so much public outcry and concern about transgender students. Together, we will explore facts versus misinformation about a topic that, in recent years, has r…

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12-17-25 Geoffrey Riemermann, Senior Alcohol and Drug Counselor at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, talks about addiction support, medication-assisted treatment, and harm reduction with Freddie Bell ... 9:30

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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12-17-25 Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty talks about a new policy on police interrogations of youth and protecting young people’s constitutional rights with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the ... 13:22

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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12-17-25 Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams talks about school transformation engagement, district leadership honors, student celebrations, and Winter Break with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the ... 14:13

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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Are Your Plants Listening? 47:11

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Dr. Simon Gilroy of UW–Madison joins Debra Fitzgerald to reveal the fast, unseen sensory lives of plants – how they detect danger, send signals through their entire bodies within seconds, and respond intelligently without anything resembling a brain. Gilroy also takes us into orbit, where his NASA-partnered research explores how plants behave in sp…

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12-16-25 Albertina Mella, founder of the Open Up Foundation, joins Walter Q. Bear Banks Jr. to talk about early childhood mental health, emotional development, and why the first years of life matter through ... 12:32

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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12-15-25 Mike Marcotte talks about the 2025 Minnesota Holiday Lights Guide, featuring nearly 150 Christmas light displays and interactive maps, with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show ... 11:18

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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12-15-25 Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty talks about expanding youth diversion programs and using data-driven approaches to reduce repeat offenses with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ ... 18:10

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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Big Strides for Child Care with Cindy Trinkner-Peot and Molly Gary 43:15

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In September, Executive Director Cindy Trinkner-Peot celebrated the expansion and renovation of Northern Door Children’s Center’s facility in Sturgeon Bay, increasing the center’s capacity by almost 30%. She joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss what the expansion means for meeting the demand for child care in northern Door County and the many chal…

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Terry Smith, Co-Founder of Band of Brothers VA Services 26:17

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Today we introduce you to Band of Brothers VA Services and their Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Terry Smith. Terry is a combat veteran of both the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. His nationwide organization helps veterans improve their Veterans Administration disability ratings. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.com …

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How AARP Makes Health Care Unaffordable for Its Members 30:02

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(December 13, 2025 – December 19, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Phil Kerpen of American Commitment about a new report on AARP's involvement in the health care subsidy debate; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on President Trump hitting the trail on an "affordability" tour; Eric Boehm of…

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Scott Bader and Mariah Goode On Building Homes and Putting Political Ideology Aside 51:34

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As the Door County Housing Partnership nears the completion of its seventh home, board members Scott Bader and Mariah Goode join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the long road to putting people in homes and the long-tail impact on the community. But for Bader and Goode, the project is also an example of how people from different ends of the polit…

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12-8-25 Raven Jones of Andersen Windows and Doors and James Nagbe of Genesys Works Twin Cities talk about building career pathways, internships, and connecting young people to workforce opportunities with ... 9:22

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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Former United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry Smith 27:16

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Today we meet a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, former United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry Smith. Terry served nine years as a member of the Security Forces career field. We'll get to know him, learn about his unique service, find out about his family, and see what he's up to now that he is no longer wearing the uniform. Our l…

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12-5-25 Shawn Rochester and Dr. Anika Robbins join the KMOJ Morning Show to share insights on the upcoming Wealth & Wellness Summit, a community event dedicated to financial empowerment, wellness, and ... 11:14

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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12-3-25 Jay Haapala from AARP talks about current scams and how listeners can protect themselves with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show. 10:22

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12-3-25 Dr. Elizabeth Keenan, Associate Superintendent of Special Education and Student Support Services, talks about National Special Education Day and MPS’s commitment to equitable, individualized services ... 9:24

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By KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

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The South and the Fury with Writers Melanie Ritzenthaler and Jenn Alandy Trahan 47:28

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The South is often characterized as resistant to change, but there have always been Southern writers willing to speak out, even if at great personal cost, to the injustices in their communities and the South at large. Writers Melanie Ritzenthaler, assistant professor at Doane University, and Jenn Alandy Trahan, a lecturer at Stanford University, jo…

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The Alaskan Timber Industry 30:03

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(December 6, 2025 – December 12, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Kathy Hoekstra from the Pacific Legal Foundation has an American Heroes interview with Sarah Dahlstrom of Viking Lumber on threats to the Alaskan timber industry: Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on a Republican victory in the Tennessee special co…

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Childhood Cancer Research and Prevention on the Central Coast 58:18

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Join host Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick for a conversation with leaders from End Kids Cancer, a San Luis Obispo–based organization working at the forefront of pediatric cancer research, family navigation, and prevention. Listen and participate live Thursdays from 1-2pm on KCBXBy Mario Espinoza-Kulick

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Navy Cancels Fincantieri Contracts and a Black Bear Washes Ashore in Egg Harbor 37:47

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Yes, there are black bears in Door County, but we don’t yet know where the one that washed ashore in Egg Harbor came from. Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Debra Fitzgerald about that bear, but first they dig into the news that the U.S. Navy has cancelled contracts for four Constellation-class frigates being built by Fincantieri Marinette Marine with …

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Emma Martin, founder and CEO of the Full Range Foundation 25:48

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Today we meet Emma Martin an Army spouse and mom of four adult children that includes two Army veterans. Emma is the founder, Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, and Coach of the Full Range Foundation. Through her own personal experiences she discovered a need for counseling services to help military members and their family members. Full Rang…

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Concerts for Community with Colin Welford 49:18

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Colin Welford has served as the music director for theater hits like Wicked and Hamilton during their Chicago productions and traveled the world as a music supervisor for The Lion King, but a stint with Northern Sky Theater hooked him on Door County. Now, he has returned to his first musical love playing the organ and shares that passion through hi…