RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

Wed, 9/17/25 – 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT

AARP state directors return to take your calls and answer your questions during this live one-hour call-in show, sharing helpful insights and tips to help you and your family.

On this month’s show: Healthy Habits for Your Brain and Body. We’re living longer, but how can we keep our brains healthy as we age? Learn tips to support a healthy brain in your everyday life.

AARP’s Vice President of Community Engagement, Brad Anderson, joined us on Wednesday’s Market Day Report to discuss adopting healthy habits, offer additional tips for older Americans, and highlight tonight’s special programming on RFD-TV.

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