Episodios

  • School choice, federal student aid, and the future of education

    School choice, federal student aid, and the future of education
    Dec 19 2025
    With reports of falling enrollment in public schools, changes to federal student aid and the dismantling of the US Department of Education, what do people need to pay attention to in today’s education landscape? Matt Barnum, editor and columnist for Chalkbeat Ideas and Jason Gonzales, Higher Ed and Legislative Matters Reporter for Chalkbeat Colorado join us to discuss these topics and more.
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    45 m
  • Tax tips for charitable giving

    Tax tips for charitable giving
    Nov 25 2025
    With changes to the tax law coming in 2026, 2025 is turning out to be a strategic year for philanthropic planning. On this edition of AZPM's “Navigating Our Financial Times,” CPA Edward Zollars joins the conversation once again to discuss how those changes may reshape plans for charitable giving.
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    49 m
  • Fraud Watch: Protecting yourself against phone scams

    Fraud Watch: Protecting yourself against phone scams
    Nov 3 2025
    The Federal Trade Commission says Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, up 25% from the year before. What's driving the surge, and which scam is hitting consumers the hardest? Amy Nofziger, director of victim support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network joins hosts Nicole Cox and Linda O'Bryon to discuss common scams targeting Americans, particularly through their mobile phones.
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    38 m
  • How tax changes in the "Big, Beautiful Bill' will affect you

    How tax changes in the "Big, Beautiful Bill' will affect you
    Oct 4 2025
    2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for tax policy, but how will the recent changes to tax laws actually affect you? Edward Zollars, CPA from Thomas, Zollars, and Lynch, joins hosts Linda O'Bryon and Nicole Cox to break down the changes to the federal tax laws in the "Big Beautiful Bill," and what it means for your wallet.
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    30 m
  • Is insolvency inevitable? A look at Social Security's future

    Is insolvency inevitable? A look at Social Security's future
    Sep 9 2025
    The Social Security Administration marked its 90th anniversary in August. Some analysts have predicted that the program could become insolvent and unable to pay benefits as early as 2032. Maya MacGuineas, President of the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins host Linda O'Bryon and AZPM Radio Director Nicole Cox to discuss the future sustainability of the program.
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    25 m
  • The financial cost of uncertainty

    The financial cost of uncertainty
    Jun 12 2025
    AZPM Radio Program Director Nicole Cox sits down with Linda O'Bryon, founding executive editor of Nightly Business Report, and Tom Hudson, senior economics editor for WLRN Public Radio to discuss financial unpredictability from low consumer confidence, tariffs, and shifting global markets. Plus, the trio answers listener questions on job hunting in a cooling economy, housing supply shortages, Social Security's shrinking buying power, and the safety net of FDIC insurance. Recorded May 7, 2025.
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    20 m
  • Is Arizona's economy facing a deceleration?

    Is Arizona's economy facing a deceleration?
    Jun 6 2025
    We take a deep dive into Arizona's economic outlook. What will be the impact of tariffs, immigration crackdowns on labor, and changing economic policies on sectors like housing, tourism, manufacturing, and healthcare? Host Nicole Cox is joined by guest experts Linda O'Bryon, a nationally recognized journalist and broadcaster, and George Hammond, Director of the Economic and Business Research Center at the University of Arizona to discuss these topics and more.
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    23 m
  • Linda O'Bryon on today's economy, markets, tariffs, and retirement planning

    Linda O'Bryon on today's economy, markets, tariffs, and retirement planning
    Jun 2 2025
    AZPM's Nicole Cox speaks with journalist and broadcaster Linda O'Bryon about U.S. economic uncertainty, recent GDP contraction, recession risks, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the influence of the bond market. Plus, we answer your questions about retirement planning, required minimum distributions, and investment philosophy.
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    29 m
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