RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

Wed, 10/15/25 – 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT

Wednesday, October 15, 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: from medical bills to utilities, making ends meet can be a struggle.  Yet, many benefits available to older Americans go untapped. 

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