NPR Podcast Contest Encourages Seniors to Share Their Stories
National Public Radio (NPR) has launched a “Senior Podcast Challenge.” Americans age 65 and older are invited to create their own podcasts and compete for a chance to have their work heard on NPR.
According to Inside Radio, aspiring podcasters have until November 30 to submit their original audio stories of up to eight minutes. Entries can range from personal narratives and interviews to fully reported audio journalism on a variety of subjects of interest to seniors, such as retirement, living on a fixed income, health and healthcare costs, relationships, travel, grandchildren and new careers.
No professional equipment or previous podcast experience is required. Participants can create their entries using a smartphone, computer and readily available editing software.
NPR plans to select several finalists and a grand-prize winner early next year. According to the article, the winner and a guest will receive a trip to NPR headquarters in Washington, where they will be able to watch — and listen — as the winning podcast airs live on NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday” in January or February.
The Seniors Trust is committed to improving the well-being of older Americans. We are doing that financially by encouraging lawmakers to enact the Social Security Expansion Act. This landmark piece of legislation will give retirees an immediate increase of about $200 a month in benefits, a fair annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), increased minimum benefits, and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.
