Age Is Your Edge is a bold, unapologetic podcast that flips the script on ageism in the workplace. This show dives deep into the corporate tactics that sideline experienced professionals — and the powerful ways midlife adults are reclaiming their careers, confidence, and voice.

Whether you're unemployed, underemployed, or simply tired of being overlooked, this podcast is your rallying cry because age isn’t a setback — it’s your superpower.

Across the country, familiar storefronts are shuttering while others undergo sleek, tech-forward makeovers. Behind the polished counters and mobile app upgrades lies a deeper story: a volatile job market, shifting consumer habits, and the emotional toll on workers caught in the churn. This episode explores the quiet closures, the strategic remodels, and what they reveal about the future of service work in America. From baristas to brand strategists, we ask: who’s being left behind—and who’s being reimagined?

Once a symbol of freedom and possibility, global travel is becoming harder for many Americans to access—and afford. In this episode of America IRL, we explore how U.S. citizens are being treated throughout the world. We examine what’s driving the change and who’s most affected. Is this the end of the spontaneous getaway? Or a wake-up call to rethink what mobility, leisure, and global connection really mean in 2025?