RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

Wed, 11/19/25 – 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT

Wednesday, November 19, 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: What’s a top tip for staying safe from scams? Don’t answer the phone. We’ll be joined by an anti-fraud expert with tips and insights on how to avoid those pesky phone scams.

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A spin-off of RFD-TV’s popular television series FarmHER, RanchHER profiles the extraordinary women of the ranching industry, highlighting their grit, grace, and glory.
An encounter with some adorable Nigerian dwarf goats on television unlocked a new dream for FarmHER Nancy Blanchard, which she’s now realized as the owner/operator of Coco’s Ranch in eastern Iowa.

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