New video podcast: "90 Years Strong: Understanding and Protecting Social Security"

This year marks a powerful milestone: 90 years of Social Security. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law on August 14, 1935, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security - ensuring Washingtonians can retire with dignity, supporting people with disabilities, and providing vital income after the loss of a loved one.

Over the past nine decades, not a single payment has been missed. That’s not just reliability—it’s a testament to the strength and success of one of America’s most trusted institutions. We’ve all paid into it. We all depend on it. And we must all fight to protect it.

In the latest episode of our "Caring for Caregivers" podcast series, AARP Washington State Director Marguerite Ro is joined by Kirk Larson of the Social Security Administration and Sue Luke, who depends on Social Security for all of her monthly income. They discuss the true impact of Social Security on our lives

Click on the image below to view the discussion, and be sure to check our page each month for a new episode. Please also take a moment to view past podcast episodes here.