Bruce Carlson

Producer and host of AARP Washington State podcast, focusing on health, wealth and self. And living your best life after age 50.

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@secstatewa Interviews were recorded June 2 and 3, 2026 at the NWPB studios at WSU Tri-Cities. Primary is Aug 4th.

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Partners: AARP Washington, League of Women Voters of Benton & Franklin Counties and League of Women Voters of Yakima County. All candidates who filed for the primary election with the @secstatewa were invited to participate.

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To help #CD4 voters learn where the candidates stand on issues that matter, @NWPB has produced a series of short video interviews. Each candidate was asked the same questions, all were invited. Watch: https://t.co/kxnCVfWhNu.

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From new pickleball courts to digital literacy classes, $125K in #CommunityChallenge grants are helping WA communities thrive for residents of all ages. Learn more about our grantees: https://t.co/FWLXHAJWth

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Thanks to @paula_span and @nytimes for a story on the launch of WA Cares, the nation's first state-operated long-term care insurance program. It won't fix everything, but it's a great first start! https://t.co/pPRExKjO7l

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A Social Security shortfall threatens our hard-earned money. Message Congress and tell them to fix this: https://t.co/Ljjs5XRIEj

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Washington thrives on extraordinary volunteers. Now, it’s your turn to honor them! Nominate a 50+ hero for the 2026 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. Learn more at https://t.co/bduxU9dzum

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BREAKING: Social Security Trustees Report released today, projecting the long-term financial health of the Social Security program. Learn the details and AARP's response here: https://t.co/GlMy2Nze0R

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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Volunteer lead Ed Escalante joined @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor to give the audience tools to fight back against scams. @repadamsmith #Fraud

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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Thanks Dist. Dir. Gloria Molina @RepAdamSmith for inviting our volunteers Ed & Jim to educate along with @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor. #Fraud

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🎉We’re excited to welcome Kirkland, WA - Government to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities! This important step brings Kirkland into a growing national movement to make communities more livable for people of all ages.

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Kay Tomlinson with AARP Washington says AI has supercharged scams, making fraudsters more believable and efficient while allowing them to target multiple people at once.

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WA lawmakers have failed to regulate crypto kiosks. Kudos to Anacortes for putting consumer safety first. If the state won’t act, cities are right to step in.
Anacortes bans crypto kiosks https://t.co/qyqyXRUZQ4

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Seattle resident & AARPWA volunteer Dori Gillam is featured in this article on how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) offer older adults a way to age in place, stay close to caregivers & offset housing costs. Learn how AARP is advocating for wider adoption. https://t.co/3FIGwbtdC5

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Our state director Marguerite Ro met with Congresswoman Emily Randall today in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, fight frauds & scams, support family caregivers & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @repemilyrandall

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We're on Capitol Hill to meet with our Members of Congress! Thank you to Sen. Maria Cantwell for your time to talk about how we can protect Social Security, fight fraud, support family caregivers & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @SenatorCantwell

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Our state director Marguerite Ro met with Congressman Dan Newhouse today in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, fight frauds & scams, support family caregivers & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepNewhouse

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Thanks to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for meeting with us today in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepJayapal

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Our volunteer state president Ron Chew met with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene today in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepDelBene

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Great meeting with Legislative Asst Kat Gillespie at Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's office in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepMGP