How well do Social Security cost-of-living adjustments offset rising housing costs and inflation? And is climate policy adequately guided by science? Social Security researcher Karen Holden and the Weather Guys join us.
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How much will a 2.5% increase in Social Security payments help seniors?
In January, nearly 68 million Americans will get a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment to their Social Security benefits. That won’t go far in covering other rising prices though, says Karen Holden, a Madison-based Social Security researcher who joins us.
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The success and failure of science to influence global environmental policy
There is evidence that science is helping heal the hole in the ozone layer. However, scientists are having less success influencing efforts to address climate change, say the Weather Guys, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Wisconsin State Climatology Office
Episode Credits
- Jill Nadeau Host
- Steve Ackerman Guest
- Jon Martin Guest
- Karen Holden Guest
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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