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Retirement in America

Retirement in America

By: Dan Doonan
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Summary

 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 monthlyCopyright 2026 Dan Doonan
Episodes
  • The Second Fifty: What Retirement Security Means Today with AARP’s Deb Whitman

    The Second Fifty: What Retirement Security Means Today with AARP’s Deb Whitman
    May 8 2026

    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 of The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond.

    Together, they explore how the retirement landscape in America has changed dramatically over the past several decades — from the decline of pensions to the rise of individual savings responsibility and the financial challenges facing millions of workers today.

    Deb shares insights from her career in aging and retirement policy, discusses the opportunities and risks that come with longer life expectancy, and explains why retirement today requires a different mindset than it did for previous generations. The conversation also examines practical solutions that could strengthen retirement security and help more Americans prepare for the future with confidence. Topics include:

    • The changing retirement landscape in America
    • Longevity and financial security
    • The shift from pensions to individual savings plans
    • Retirement policy and workplace solutions
    • The biggest challenges facing future retirees
    • Lessons from Deb Whitman’s book The Second Fifty
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    44 mins
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