New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else’s. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.
Latest episodes
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The VIP, Measles and Long Covid
Original Air Date: August 17th The fight against Long Covid, Measles, and vaccine hesitancy continues. Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease and Rese…
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Long Covid Still a Mystery
Original Air Date: August 10th Do we actually understand the effects of Long Covid on the human body? Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease and Resea…
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The Vaccine Integrity Project
Orginal Air Date: August 3rd The Vaccine Integrity Project, the brainchild of Dr. Michael Osterholm is set to release its first reports. He shares details with Freddie Bell. Freddi…
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Measles
Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease and Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota is sounding the alarm about measles. Freddie Bell’s new…
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Special AARP Programs
Orignial Air Date: July 20th Our good friends at AARP MN join us on this episode of New Beginnings. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.co…
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Freddie Speaks with AARP MN
Original Air Date July 13th Freddie welcomes guest, Cathy McLeer. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp…
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Consumer Protection
Original Air Date: July 6th The State of Minnesota has established a Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund to help scam victims recover lost money-even if the scammers aren’t caught or c…
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Health Equity: Supporting Marginalized Communities
In this compelling episode, Freddiel talks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about the persistent disparities faced by marginalized communities in accessing quality healthcare. Dr. Osterh…
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Restoring Public Trust in Healthcare
Original Air Date: June 15th This week, Freddie sits down with Dr. Michael Osterholm to discuss the erosion of public trust in healthcare systems and how we can begin to rebuild th…
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Tracking a New COVID-19 Variant in Asia
Original Air Date: June 8th On this episode, Freddiel talks with Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of CIDRAP, about the recently detected COVID-19 variant spreading in parts of Asia.…
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Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Original Air Date: June 1st Based on four African Americans buried in the Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery, the public is invited to join local dignitaries and friends on June 7th to…
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Hub for Healthy Living: AARP Info Center
Original Air Date: May 25th The AARP Information Center at the Mall of America is more than a booth—it’s a hub for aging well. Cathy McLeer joins Freddie Bell to talk about free te…
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“Bird Flu: The Next Big Threat?”
Dr. Michael Osterholm shines a light on an old threat that’s making a dangerous comeback: measles. What’s behind the rising cases, and what do we need to know to keep our families…
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Rebuilding Trust In Health Information
Original Air Date: May 11th Dr. Michael Osterholm returns to talk about rebuilding public trust in health information. Some wonder if his new VIP initiative is anti-government — we…
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Vaccine Integrity Project
We welcome back world-renowned public health expert Dr. Michael Osterholm. He’s here to talk about a bold new project called the VIP — the Vaccine Integrity Project.In a time when…
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Caregiving Support
Being a caregiver is one of the most meaningful—and most demanding—roles a person can take on. Right now, more than 600,000 Minnesotans are caring for aging parents, spouses, or lo…
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The Rise of Fraud
Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024 with a staggering $12.5 billion lost. It’s a shocking increase of more than 24% over 2023 nationwide. Cathy McLeer, State Director, AARP…
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What’s Next?
Original Air Date: April 6th The Pandemic Clock is ticking, says Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world’s foremost experts on infectious diseases and epidemiology. He serves as th…
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Preparation is Key
More than 17 million people died during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world’s foremost experts on infectious diseases and epidemiology. He serves as the…
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Fraud Protection
Original Air Date: March 16th Minnesota lawmakers are debating a bi-partisan bill called the Consumer Fraud Protection Fund. If passed the measure would pay back consumers who’ve b…