Broadcast Retirement Network

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The Broadcast Retirement Network (BRN) is the first lifestyle media platform focused on helping Americans achieve financial independence and to make retirement and savings culturally relevant. The content is informative and engages the viewer. Most importantly - No agendas, no sales pitches, no product pushes.

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August 16, 2026Episode 256314 min

AI in Dentistry: Will Robots Replace Your Dentist?

Dr. Megha Sata—registered dentist, American Dental Association council member, and dental educator—returns to the Broadcast Retirement Network to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming dentistry. From AI-powered cavity and bone-loss detection to HIPAA privacy concerns, clinical documentation, and the future of dental education, Dr. Sata offers an evidence-based perspective on balancing cutting-edge technology with the irreplaceable human touch. She also breaks down trending topics like fluoride alternatives, hydroxyapatite toothpastes, the rise of cosmetic dentistry, and practical tips for maintaining your oral health—even without dental insurance.

August 15, 2026Episode 256210 min

The Car Insurance Gap That Could Cost College Parents Thousands

With roughly 19 million students heading to college, car insurance and coverage are among the most overlooked parts of the transition. In this conversation, Adrienne K. Woodland of AAA – The Auto Club Group breaks down what every parent and student should check before move-in day—from confirming whether an existing auto policy actually covers a student away at school, to understanding how each state's insurance rules can affect your coverage. Adrienne explains why sitting down with an agent to review your household policy is one of the smartest moves you can make when a major life change like college happens.

August 14, 2026Episode 256110 min

Conformity, Autism & Success: The Rules Society Never Taught You

In this powerful conversation, autistic therapist and author Jessica Penot, LPC-S, opens up about masking, conformity, and what it really means to thrive as an autistic adult. Jessica Penot, LPC-S is the founder of Tree of Life Behavioral Health and the Neuroaffirmative Autism Resource Center, as well as the author of "The Unmasking Workbook for Autistic Adults." She breaks down the hidden "taxes of conformity" that autistic people pay every day, the serious mental health toll of masking, and the eye-opening "double empathy problem" that reframes how we think about autistic and neurotypical communication.

August 13, 2026Episode 256018 min

Social Security Reform: Lessons from the Greenspan Commission

Social Security is heading toward a critical deadline: without action, the Trust Funds are projected to run dry by 2032, triggering an automatic 22% benefit cut that could cost a typical retired couple roughly $18,500 a year. In this conversation, Brett Loper, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, breaks down what's driving the shortfall—an aging population and a worker-to-retiree ratio falling from 4-to-1 to just over 2-to-1—and why the program's original design is under strain. Drawing on the successful 1983 Greenspan Commission fix, Loper explains how the challenge can be solved with practical, bipartisan solutions.

August 12, 2026Episode 255911 min

The Hidden Cost of Financial Stress: Your Cognitive Decline

Is your bank account secretly damaging your brain? In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Jacques Wells breaks down groundbreaking research revealing that financial hardship isn't just stressful — it may be a direct driver of cognitive decline. We explore why the feeling of money worry can be more harmful than your actual income, how constant financial stress crowds out the mental "brain space" needed for protective activities, and why decades of accumulated hardship take a measurable toll on your mind. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by bills, this conversation will change how you think about the connection between money and your mental health.

August 11, 2026Episode 255811 min

Target Date Funds Explained: Why "Set It and Forget It" Could Cost You in Retirement

Are your target date funds really working for you—or just running on autopilot? On this episode of Broadcast Retirement Network, we sit down with MarketWatch financial journalist Alisa Wolfson to unpack the "set it and forget it" mindset that millions of investors rely on. Alisa explains why these popular funds only account for one thing—your expected retirement year—while overlooking crucial personal factors like your pension, Social Security timing, and individual risk tolerance. If you have a 401(k), this conversation will change the way you think about your retirement savings.

August 10, 2026Episode 255710 min

23,000 Jobs LOST: Why Wall Street Actually Sees It as GOOD News

Financial journalist Jane King, founder of LilaMax Media, joins Broadcast Retirement Network to break down the latest jobs report—and why the numbers aren't as bad as they seem. The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs last month, but most cuts came from local government and education, while manufacturing added jobs and unemployment held at 4.1%. Jane explains why Wall Street sees this weaker report as a positive: it likely takes a September rate hike off the table.

August 9, 2026Episode 255614 min

The Best & Worst States for Care in America (2026 Report Card)

Is your state doing enough to support working families? In this eye-opening conversation with Laura Valle Gutierrez, a fellow at The Century Foundation, we break down the third annual State Care Report Card—a comprehensive ranking of all 50 states on childcare, paid family leave, and elder/long-term care. The verdict? Not a single state earned an "A."

August 8, 2026Episode 255515 min

How a Teenager Is Fighting the World's Crypto Crime Empire

Sanctioned by Russia while still a teenager, Alexander Browder has become a leading voice in the fight against crypto-fueled financial crime. As the founder of the Global Cryptocurrency Laundering Database and author of a Henry Jackson Society report on illicit finance in crypto markets, he reveals how authoritarian regimes are exploiting digital currencies on a staggering scale — from North Korea pulling a third of its government revenue through crypto schemes, to Russia moving billions to fund its war machine.

August 7, 2026Episode 255414 min

Why U.S. Commercial Real Estate Is Booming Despite Global Chaos

In this exclusive interview, Henry Chin, PhD., Global Head of Research at CBRE, breaks down the forces shaping commercial real estate in 2026 and reveals why he's betting big on the U.S. market. From surging data center demand fueled by the AI boom to record-breaking industrial absorption and a surprising retail comeback, Dr. Chin shares data-driven insights on where the smart money is heading. He also unpacks the uneven office recovery, explaining why prime CBD assets are thriving while suburban space struggles — and what it all means for investors navigating today's uncertain global economy.

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