American Society on Aging

LeverAGE

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LeverAGE is the latest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), covering the politics of aging. Hear from policy experts, grassroots organizers and the ASA community as we push for stronger policies and better platforms for all of us as we age.

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The Supreme Court: What's at Stake for Older Adults 16.10.2020 26:49

In this episode of LeverAGE, host Peter Kaldes, President & CEO of ASA, is joined by Dr. Leanne Clark-Shirley, Vice President of Thought Leadership at ASA, and Michael Adams, CEO of SAGE and Chair of ASA's Board of Directors, to discuss the Senate Confirmation Hearing for Supreme Court Nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. They address potential issues and cases the Supreme Court will hear in the c...

Debate Prep: Panel of Pundits 2020 29.09.2020 46:44

Host Peter Kaldes , President & CEO of ASA, welcomes Paula Basta , Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, to Leverage to revisit the 2020 Panel of Pundits. Presented on September 8, Panel of Pundits 2020: The Decision Year, was moderated by Bob Blancato and featured Rich Browdie, Former President and CEO, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging; Jay Newton-Small, Co-founder and CEO, MemoryWell...

Plan Your Vote: Aging is on the Ballot 04.09.2020 33:48

LeverAGE, the newest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), covers the politics of aging. On Episode 3, ASA’s president and CEO Peter Kaldes chats with Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Amy Herr and Paul Downey and ASA’s Leanne Clark-Shirley about the DNC and RNC conventions, candidate platforms, and making a plan to vote. Then, Peter talks voting strategy and politics with Jamie Patton...

Voting by Mail: A Tale of Two States 27.08.2020 1:10:51

LeverAGE, the newest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), covers the politics of aging. Episode 2 spotlights the experience of voting by mail in two states – Florida and Oklahoma. ASA’s President and CEO Peter Kaldes catches up with Leanne Clark-Shirley, VP of Programs and Thought Leadership, and then talks with Rep. Joseph Gellar (FL) and ASA’s own Claire Dowers-Nicols about what vot...

Voting in America 55 Years After the Voting Rights Act – Featuring NAACP’s Hilary O. Shelton 11.08.2020 35:09

LeverAGE, the newest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), is about the politics of aging. This show will focus on politics, policy, and advocacy in aging. This inaugural episode is about voting and voter suppression and features Peter Kaldes, President and CEO of ASA, Leanne Clark-Shirley, ASA's Vice President of Programs and Thought Leadership, and an interview with Hilary O. Sh...