Retirement in America

by Dan Doonan

Retirement in America is a podcast from the National Institute on Retirement Security exploring the challenges, ideas, and solutions shaping the future of retirement in the United States. Hosted by NIRS Executive Director Dan Doonan, the podcast features conversations with policymakers, economists, retirement experts, journalists, advocates, and everyday Americans navigating retirement decisions in real time. Each episode examines the economic, workforce, and policy trends influencing retirement security — from Social Security and pensions to 401(k)s, savings challenges, and the changing nature of work. Combining expert insight with real-world experiences, Retirement in America helps listeners better understand one of the most important financial issues facing American workers and families today. Episodes are released monthly

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The New Reality of Retirement and Workplace Benefits

Episode Overview: Rising healthcare costs, changing workplace expectations and the continuing shift of retirement responsibility to individuals are reshaping the benefits

Sep 16
1 h 08 min

The Middle-Class Squeeze: What It Means for Retirement Security

Why does retirement security feel increasingly out of reach for so many middle-class Americans? In Episode 4 of Retirement in America, National Institute on Retirement S

Aug 20
1 h 03 min

The State That Eliminated Pensions—and Wants Them Back

What happens when a state eliminates traditional pensions for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees? In Episode 3 of Retirement in America,

Jul 16
1 h 07 min

What Happens When Retirement Lasts 30, 40 or 50 Years?

Americans are living longer than ever before—but are we prepared for what that means? In Episode 2 of Retirement in America, National Institute on Retirement Security Ex

Jun 11
59 min

The Second Fifty: What Retirement Security Means Today with AARP’s Deb Whitman

In the premiere episode of Retirement in America, host Dan Doonan sits down with Deb Whitman, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP and author

May 8
44 min