First, Dean Baker is an acclaimed author and co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington DC. Often published in many major publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, and National Public Radio, his analyses give insight into our economic situation and feature commentary on current economic reporting. He sums up our current economy and the reality of how the government is handling decisions regarding national debt. Mr. Baker also talks at length about other topics that will affect boomers including Medicare policy and spending.

Then, Life Gets Better is a wonderfully written book that presents getting older as a joyful adventure in a society that idolizes youthfulness.  Author Wendy Lustbader has spent most of her career counseling the elderly as a social worker. This career experience has earned her a national reputation in the field of aging. She also explains the unexpected pleasures of growing older from her own personal perspective. "As we get older," Lustbader says, "we become more and more ourselves. We gain the confidence to say what we think and do what we want, focusing on what's really important in life."

Dean Baker and Wendy Lustbader, this week on Prime Time Radio.

First, Dean Baker is an acclaimed author and co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington DC. Often published in many major publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, and National Public Radio, his analyses give insight into our economic situation and feature commentary on current economic reporting. He sums up our current economy and the reality of how the government is handling decisions regarding national debt. Mr. Baker also talks at length about other topics that will affect boomers including Medicare policy and spending.

Then, Life Gets Better is a wonderfully written book that presents getting older as a joyful adventure in a society that idolizes youthfulness.  Author Wendy Lustbader has spent most of her career counseling the elderly as a social worker. This career experience has earned her a national reputation in the field of aging. She also explains the unexpected pleasures of growing older from her own personal perspective. "As we get older," Lustbader says, "we become more and more ourselves. We gain the confidence to say what we think and do what we want, focusing on what's really important in life."

Dean Baker and Wendy Lustbader, this week on Prime Time Radio.