# Aarp on The No Agenda Show Aarp comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Social Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), [April Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-fools.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [Cornel West](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cornel-west.md), [Council On Foreign Relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [Death Panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-panels.md), [Healthcare Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-bill.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Social Security Authentication and Retirement Projections - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 2:27:06–2:29:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/social-security-authentication-and-retirement-projections.md Adam Curry describes the arduous multi-factor authentication process required to access his Social Security information via login.gov. He reviews his projected monthly benefits, noting that while the numbers seem significant, inflation will likely render them worth "five nickels" by the time he reaches age 70. Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), login.gov, [aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md), [retirement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ### AARP Magazine, John C. Dvorak April Fools Classic - **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-16 - **Time:** 2:29:56–2:31:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/aarp-magazine-john-c-dvorak-april-fools-classic.md AARP Magazine recently featured a 1994 April Fools' gag written by John C. Dvorak for PC Computing. The column claimed a non-existent Senate bill would prohibit intoxicated people from using the "information superhighway." The prank was so convincing at the time that Senator Pat Leahy's office received significant public backlash. Keywords: [aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [pc computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-computing.md), [april fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-fools.md), [pat leahy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-leahy.md), information superhighway ### AARP Membership, Senior Discounts and "Old White Men" - **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-07 - **Time:** 2:22:30–2:26:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/aarp-membership-senior-discounts-and-old-white-men.md Adam Curry discusses receiving his AARP membership invitation in the mail, jokingly embracing his status as an "old white man." The hosts discuss the practical benefits of the card, such as discounts at Denny's and on rental cars. They compare using an expired or unverified membership card to flashing a "KLM Gold Card" to get perks. Keywords: [aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md), senior discounts, [aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), denny's, klm gold card ### Ozy Media, Senior Citizen Voting Rights - **Episode:** [840: Hemicycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-07 - **Time:** 1:36:23–1:40:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle/chapter/ozy-media-senior-citizen-voting-rights.md Ozy Media published an article suggesting that senior citizens receiving Social Security should be denied the right to vote, citing their influence on Brexit and local school bonds. Adam Curry shares a negative personal experience with the outlet's editorial practices and "archive" business model. Keywords: [ozy media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozy-media.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md) ### Gary Nell Appointed as New CEO of NPR - **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-06 - **Time:** 2:00:03–2:01:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/gary-nell-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-npr.md Gary Nell, the former head of Sesame Workshop, has been named the new CEO of National Public Radio. The hosts highlight Nell's membership in the Council on Foreign Relations and his positions on various corporate boards, including AARP. They characterize the appointment as a move to install a "shill" at the head of the public broadcasting organization. Keywords: gary nell, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), sesame workshop, [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md) ### Cornel West and Tavis Smiley Poverty Tour - **Episode:** [324: Cut, Cap, Duck & Cover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/324-cut-cap-duck-cover.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-24 - **Time:** 1:27:03–1:32:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/324-cut-cap-duck-cover/chapter/cornel-west-and-tavis-smiley-poverty-tour.md Cornel West and Tavis Smiley are criticized for their "Poverty Tour," which the hosts characterize as a corporate-sponsored media stunt. They also discuss West's harsh criticism of Obama as a "black mascot of Wall Street." Keywords: [cornel west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cornel-west.md), [tavis smiley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tavis-smiley.md), poverty tour, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [aarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aarp.md) ### Living Will Provision and Death Panel Claims - **Episode:** [117: No Anthrax For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-30 - **Time:** 10:49–12:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you/chapter/living-will-provision-and-death-panel-claims.md A controversy involving a provision in the healthcare bill regarding living wills is discussed. While President Obama defended the clause as a way to help seniors document their end-of-life wishes, Representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina claimed the legislation would put seniors in a position of being "put to death" by the government. 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