host: this is william arnone. guest: we have existed from the mid-80's in our is to educate the american people about medicare, social security. why do we have them, what are they mean for you so that is our purpose. host: who financially back see you? guest: we have members who pays dues. host: if i understand it correctly. social security turned 87 this month. how is it doing? guest: remember henney young men. how is your spouse doing? compared to what? it is doing well compared to other government programs. it is the largest creditor to the federal government. from that perspective it is doing well. from the perspective of beneficiaries, it is leaving a lot of people with economic insecurity. host: you are talking about the monthly benefit people would receive. guest: it really affects about 6 million children. host: the social security administration said the trust fund has a depletion date of 2035. what is that mean? guest: when the trustees issue their annual report, social security will run out of money by

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host: this is william arnone. guest: we have existed from the mid-80's in our is to educate the american people