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The comedy duo Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin and Thomas Chong made their names and fortunes playing laid-back potheads. Now 79 and 87, respectively, they're back on movie screens in "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie" (which may not be an accurate title). The best buds talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about their legacy. [Originally broadcast April 13, 2025.]
At Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, the Arizona desert heat is the retirement setting for some of our nation's most heralded military aircraft. Correspondent Lee Cowan investigates the mission these vintage craft still perform today. He also visits the Planes of Fame Air Museum, in Chino, Calif., where old, restored warbirds once again take to the skies. [Originally broadcast April 13, 2025.]
After Diane Shiffer retired from working as an educator and social worker, she took on a new calling: as a social media "grandfluencer." Known on TikTok as YourChubbyVintageNana, she now has nearly two million followers across platforms, as she goes all-in on "the Nana vibe." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Shiffer, and with Barbara Costello, of Brunch With Babs, both part of a growing number of older content creators who are finding audiences and post-retirement careers in social media. [Originally broadcast April 13, 2025.]
In 1981, Ted Benna created the first 401(k) plan, which allowed corporations to contribute, tax-free, to workers' retirement accounts. That allowed companies to get out of the pension business, but gave employees more responsibility over their retirement funds. "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with Benna about how an obscure tax-code provision led to our current financial planning for retirement (and, at a time of precipitous stock market shocks, more angst). [Originally broadcast April 13, 2025.]
A lower cost of living, and a sense of adventure, are leading more and more Americans to retire overseas. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with ex-pats who now live fulltime on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago; and with Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living, which offers advice and seminars for those considering living or retiring abroad. [Originally broadcast April 13, 2025.]
Nik and Adinah Johnson retired in their forties to spend time with their kids, play golf and produce podcasts … and they're not alone. They're part of a movement that looks at work a little differently – as a means to an end. It's called FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). They explain to correspondent Luke Burbank how frugality enabled them to quit the rat race (and can help you do so, too). But it might mean changing your relationship with money, Vicki Robin (co-author of "Your Money or Your Life") tells Burbank.
A recent study showed nine out of 10 participants have made a bucket list, many of which include daring feats, like skydiving. Correspondent Susan Spencer looks into the do's and don'ts of making a bucket list; and joins an 83-year-old who gets to live her dream of driving a race car, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime from AARP. [Originally broadcast April 13, 2025.]
The Social Security Administration was already at its smallest size in 50 years when, earlier this year, Elon Musk's DOGE team eliminated another 14% of its employees. Former Social Security Administration commissioner Michael Astrue says those in the Trump administration trying to drive change don't understand the system and could put benefits at risk. Correspondent David Pogue reports. [Originally broadcast April 13, 2025.]
We leave you this Sunday Morning with mountain goats at Scotchman Peak in northern Idaho. Videographer: Hank Heusinkveld.
Last month, Erin Moriarty reported on a "Sunday Morning" investigation into practices of the kidney dialysis industry. Among those we met: L.Q. Goldring, who turned to dialysis after experiencing kidney failure as a young adult – and who received news shortly after our story aired.