Record of Social Security Applicants

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
PROGRAM #10816 12:00 PM PT

Record of Social Security Applicants. This year, more seniors have applied for Social Security benefits earlier than expected, which could impact the long-term security of recipients. Who are the new applicants? Why is there such a surge in requests? How has the debate over the budget and changes to the Social Security administration influenced this increase in applicants? In other news: What is the latest version of Trump’s controversial budget plan in the Senate? Will it be approved?

Guest: Jose Lopez Zamorano, Correspondent, Washington, DC.

Fluoride-Free Water. Utah was the first, and Florida the second state to ban the use of fluoride in drinking water, a decision that could lead to millions of additional cases of cavities, a condition that disproportionately affects Latino communities in the U.S. Why have Utah and Florida banned fluoride from public water systems? How will this measure impact the most vulnerable populations? What do public health organizations have to say about this decision?

Guest: Dr. Alberto Varela, Associate Professor, Section Head of Geriatric and Adult Special Care Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

Dollar Decline. Since January, the U.S. dollar has experienced a significant depreciation, raising concerns about its future as the global reserve currency. A “weaker” dollar can directly affect the cost of imported goods, savings, and investments. How does this drop affect consumers? What consequences does it bring for local economies and global trade? How does the dollar’s fluctuation impact the wallets of the working class?

Guest: Jeronimo Carballo, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO.

Photo: Social Security Administration/Facebook

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