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Eastern Standard: February 26th, 2026

Social Security is facing insolvency as soon as 2032.(Shutterstock / Shutterstock)

This week on Eastern Standard:

The public is generally unaware that Social Security is projected to fall into insolvency in 2032, according to an extensive national survey. Our guest: Mike Murphy, policy analyst with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget in Washington, discusses likely consequences and potential solutions.

News media organizations are being urged to clearly distinguish between reporting and opinion. The effort is being spearheaded by Gerald Smith’s guest, Rufus Friday, head of the…

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