Interviews. Anything that stimulates the mind and challenges the human spirit
Welcome to Gray Matter. Nothing is black and white. We're two drunk friends talking Relationships, Sex, embarrassing moments, what the hell happened to Carol Baskins husband? Things like that and more. Completely unscripted. Wanna submit ideas or be on the show? Shoot us an email at graymatterpodcast@outlook.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/graymatterpod/support
Just as personal and probing as her celebrity interviews, entertainment industry icon, now advocate for seniors, Rona Barrett is here to tell you all about growing gray in a new golden age. To help seniors in their time of need, please support the nonprofit Rona Barrett Foundation at www.ronabarrettfoundation.org.
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East Anchorage Matters with Rep. Andrew Gray


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East Anchorage Matters with Rep. Andrew Gray
Rep. Andrew Gray
Alaska State Representative Andrew Gray offers a weekly broadcast aimed at his constituents in the UMED district of Anchorage. The goal is to share important news from the Capitol, but also to offer frank conversations with Alaskans of interest, including many who work in the legislature.
Welcome to The Gray Matters, where we discuss more than just the hot topics and headlines of the day from a Black man’s perspective. We appreciate that we are not a monolith and every subject deserves to be explored with nuance giving a view from all sides of the culture. So, we’re here to hopefully bring that to you every week with a little bit of nuance, class, and fun. Our panel consist of 3 guys that are absolutely nothing alike and you’ll soon come to find out just how much we love each ...
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Episode #75 Making our gray matter, matter.
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There can never be too much awareness or dialog around Alzheimer’s. Particularly for its most affected group: women. On this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters, Rona shares pointers to information and emerging treatments, inspiring words from women about their own brains, and invites you to join the conversation.…
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East Anchorage Matters with Rep. Andrew Gray


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State Senator Robert Myers (R): on being a trucker in Alaska
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Lifelong Alaskan, Robert Myers Jr. is a long-haul truck driver and the state senator for new senate district Q which includes North Pole, Badger, and Eielson Airforce Base. Robert considers himself a Conservative Republican and was first elected in 2020 when he defeated longtime incumbent John Coghill in the Republican Primary election by just 14 v…
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Episode #76 A short version of the longevity issue
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This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona revisits a prediction about longevity. While we are living longer, new challenges are emerging. Tune in to hear what we can do to support our aging population.Oleh Rona Barrett
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State Senator Löki Tobin (D): on racial identity in the capitol
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INTERVIEW: Alaska State Senator Löki Tobin is a life-long Alaskan who was born in Nome and is named after her dad Charles Lewis Tobin, who goes by the nickname "Lew." In our most recent statewide election, Löki won the senate race to represent downtown Anchorage. That seat had been held by former senate minority leader Tom Begich. Löki had been a s…
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Episode #74 All the world’s a stage...and I can’t remember the rest
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We’ve all heard, “Celebrities: they’re just like us!” Turns out, that’s true for senior moments, too. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters podcast, Rona shares the stories of some golden oldies and how they turned some senior moments into memorable moments!Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #73 Thanking the village that built the Village
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This week, on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters podcast, Rona follows a lifelong theme - of listening - from childhood, through her entertainment industry career, to one of her most gratifying moments, now as an advocate for seniors in need: the first Christmas Eve at the Rona Barrett Foundation Golden Inn & Village.…
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Episode #72 Just a woman and her will to survive
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On this week’s Gray Matters, a healthy Rona Barrett looks back at a past New Year’s Eve spent battling pneumonia. She hopes others can learn from her story, some surprising symptoms to watch out for, and how to protect yourself from this season’s health risks.Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #71 To "SC" on behalf of *our* SCs
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Listen to this week’s episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast to hear Rona's letter to Santa "SC" Claus this year, on behalf of those who work tirelessly all year round: our heroic Senior Caregivers!Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #70 Well, I can dream, can’t I?
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On this week's episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona shares her vision of a world that actually looks forward to growing older. Listen in to learn about a fascinating culture with some of the healthiest seniors in the world.Oleh Rona Barrett
The holiday season is upon us, and that may mean you’re preparing to host a senior loved one or two this year. Delivered with a dash of good humor, Rona shares practical tips on how to make this season merry and bright – and safe – for holiday visits to your home. On this episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters.…
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Episode #68 Can’t remember what I’m forgetting
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Have you ever wondered if your occasional forgetfulness is something to be concerned about? On this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona talks about how doctors determine if it’s a result the normal aging process, or something more. And some of the surprising, but treatable, factors that can mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease.…
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Episode #67 An expression of the properly human attitude
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This Thanksgiving holiday, I’d like to share a little story about my dad. It taught me a small but lasting lesson about respecting, honoring and caring for our elders every day. I hope you will welcome a story and a few more words about thankfulness in this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters podcast. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!…
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Episode #66 Heroes on the home-front
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Like soldiers on the battlefield, senior caregivers are fighting their own silent war and experiencing PTSD symptoms like fear and anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of isolation. Listen to this week’s episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast to learn more about what caregivers are going through, and what we can all do to support…
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Episode #65 What if you were the cure?
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What is our country’s greatest public health crises - affecting 40% of our country’s seniors? And is more serious than cancer of heart disease? The sad truth is that it is senior loneliness. But what if the cure were easy, what if *you* were the cure? Join Rona for this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters and find out how you can be the cure to this…
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Episode #64 Decisions, decisions, decisions.
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We seniors know all too well that the decisions we make in our lives have consequences. It might seem easier to just give up and not vote, or that one voice doesn’t matter so why bother. How we vote will determine not only our own future, but the future of our loved ones, and even our world. If you need some motivation to get out and vote on Novemb…
If you’re a senior or have a senior loved one, you’ve probably noticed a particular fascination that seniors have with obituaries. Why is it that for us seniors, the first section we turn to in the newspaper is the obits? It turns out, this later-life habit runs deeper than mere curiosity. Find out why, with a touch of levity, on this week's Rona B…
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Episode #62 Take this country music pop-quiz and...
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A pop-quiz like this can be a fun ice-breaker when getting together with family and friends across generations. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, I reveal which song best describes me - according to an online quiz. What country music song are you?Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #61 How ‘bout we overcome our fears?
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This month we focus on raising awareness about breast cancer, a topic that is especially on the minds of those of us in our golden years – 80% percent of all breast cancer occurs in women over 50. Knowledge is power. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona sheds some light on resources, so we can all care for our health in the best w…
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Episode #060 When it comes to voting – seniors matter.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2020 presidential election had the highest voter turnout of the 21st century, and voter turnout was highest among those ages 65 to 74. In fact, voters over 45 tend to significantly outpace younger voters. In this episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters, Rona probes for the reasons behind the numbers, and shar…
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Episode #59 “Getting old ain’t for sissies.”
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Bette Davis said it best when she cracked: “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” During her Hollywood career, Rona Barrett interviewed the elusive Ms. Davis. Now, as a senior advocate and innovator, Rona is well acquainted with the challenges of aging. In this week’s Gray Matters podcast, those timeless words ring true as Rona tries out a new take on li…
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Episode #58 If we don’t take responsibility, who will?
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The passing of Queen Elizabeth reverberates around the globe, as we hear about every facet of her final arrangements. Most of us would rather not think about death — let alone plan for it. But whether we’re 35 or 95, it’s never too early to plan for our inevitable end. On this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters, Rona shares the experience that chan…
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Episode #057 "Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my!"
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Nightmares are described as messages from our subconscious that we’re feeling anxiety and stress in our everyday life. In this episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters, Rona rounds up some expert advice about how to tame these beasts she calls her “Lions, and tigers, and bears!”Oleh Rona Barrett
The Gray Matters gets you ready for the 2022 NFL season by previewing the AFCOleh Authentic Media Sources
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Episode #56 A shocking fact that’s finally sunk in
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Of the 5.8 million who are living in America with Alzheimer’s, two-thirds are women. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona delves into this shocking statistic, and what women can do about it.Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #55 Adjusting to life’s minor and major changes
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Life is full of changes. Minor ones are easy to adjust to, while major changes have to the potential to to paralyze our thinking, feeling, or acting. Rona runs through her secrets to finding balance, and shares helpful tips and inspirations from experts, in Episode 55 of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters.Oleh Rona Barrett
In Episode 9 of the Gray Matters, we discuss whether successful people be held accountable for the bad actions of those connected to them, the reason why women's sports is in need of subsidies in a society that empowers women, and we answer the question has rap music lost its usefulness to the Black culture. Plus, our APBs as always.…
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Episode #54 When a joke is funny...until it’s not.
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Sometimes you have to bring some levity to the adventure of aging. Other times, it’s not so funny. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona talks about her experience with C. diff, a very serious bacterial infection that disproportionately affects seniors.Oleh Rona Barrett
Episode 8 of The Gray Matters Podcast is here and we discuss Mar-A-Lago, Monkeypox, and Incels. Plus, we're back with more APBs. Check us out! #TGM #APB #WeAreBGOleh Authentic Media Sources
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Episode #053 An open letter to our ‘’tweet young things"
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While it’s not possible to actually download your senior loved one’s memories (yet), they absolutely can transfer them to you, all you have to do is ask! This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona shares some ways for the up and coming generations to stay connected to the seniors in your life.…
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Episode #052 The science of...whatta ya call those things again?
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This week, Rona talks about “senior moments,” those momentary instances of forgetfulness that are an inevitable part of the adventure of aging. Some of us joke about them, some of us deny them, and some of us worry they can only mean one thing.Oleh Rona Barrett
Check out this week's episode of The Gray Matters where we explore the double standard in interracial dating, Kyler Murray and the "study hall clause" in his new contract, and are the public embarrassments and drama of Black preachers making it harder for the church to succeed. #TheGrayMatters #TGM #WeAreBG #APB #HBCU #DoubleStandard #Cadillac #Coa…
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Episode #051 You’re in the Army now!
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Caregiving can feel like an uphill battle, and one that no one ever prepared us for! With over 44 million caregivers in the U.S., Rona Barrett proposes a new type of bootcamp, just for caregivers. Where we could learn the things we wish we had known before starting our caregiver journeys.Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #50 Seniors say the darndest things
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To celebrate the 50th episode of Rona Barrett's Gray Matters podcast, Rona shares some beautiful quotes from some wonderful seniors. “There are too many unspoken mysteries around growing up and growing older. I hope my podcast will bring people of all ages together to share freely about the experience of phasing into new stages of life.” -Groundbre…
In this weeks episode we discuss America's complicated relationship with Black and brown heroes in entertainment, whether or not there is an actual gay agenda in Hollywood, and find out why Black men find it so hard to go to the doctor. Plus, Paul is back! #TGM #TheGrayMatters #WeAreBG #APB #OJSimpson #MTV #VH1 #MsMarvel…
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Episode #49 Act IV: Our new reality
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If our lives were like a screenplay, we would have three Acts. But if you have ever cared for an aging loved one, or if you are of an advanced age yourself, you also know about Act IV. This is the stage of life that many don’t like to talk about, when caring for ourselves or our loved one can feel almost impossible. Today’s Gray Matters is a tough …
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Episode #048 Can we accept disappointment without losing hope?
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How do we handle disappointment? In this Gray Matters episode, Rona Barrett shares her ups and downs from high school days to her Hollywood career – and wise words from some of her heroes. Together let’s find a way toward hope as we face our own ups and downs.Oleh Rona Barrett
This week we discuss whether or not we accept Creflo Dollar's apology, the necessity of Code Switching, and how the Political Left has already lost America. Plus the always exciting APB call outs that you don't want to miss this! #TheGrayMatters #TGM #APB #WeAreBG #Creflo #CodeSwitching #PrimeWeekOleh Authentic Media Sources
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Episode #047 Dehydration: I’ll drink to that!
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Hydration is crucial for seniors as we age, but many of us are not getting enough fluids each day. Dehydration and heat stroke are completely preventable, yet they send seniors to the ER far too often. If you saw all the BIG bottles of water I have placed around my home and office, you'd think I have an unquenchable thirst. There's one on my desk, …
Check out this week's episode of The Gray Matters Podcast where we discuss Roe v. Wade, R. Kelly and the National Anthem, and calling Black people sell outs and coons. Plus Paul is calling out Dr. Umar Johnson! You do not want to miss this! #TheGrayMatters #TGM #APB #WeAreBG #DrUmar #DrUmarJohnson #WhereIsMyBook…
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Episode #046 Staying connected so we don’t feel alone
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While many of us may not want to admit it, we all need a little company once in a while. This week on Gray Matters, Rona talks about how to maintain connections with loved ones as we age.Oleh Rona Barrett
Brittney Griner, Toxic Parenting in Sports, and Black Leadership in AmericaOleh Authentic Media Sources
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Episode #045 Trying to remember what I used to know
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There’s no getting around it, we depend on technology for just about everything. It feels like changes are coming so fast and so furious – like a speeded-up film – even people like me who used to know how to use technology are having a hard time keeping up. In this week's Gray Matters, I’ve put together some ideas about where to turn when you or …
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Episode #044 A prescription for disaster
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I began Gray Matters as a column in 2013 with one goal: if I can help just one senior or senior caregiver think about an issue in a different way with each column — I will reach my goal. And that goes for today’s podcast: A Prescription for Disaster. If you’re like me, sometimes you feel like you’re a walking medicine cabinet. As senior-prescribed …
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Episode #043 All our community is a stage – so get up there!
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This week Rona Barrett shares a cue or two about taking risks, straight from the career of stage and screen legend Al Pacino. Tune in and get inspired to star in the role of your lifetime – right in your own community.Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #042 “Darling, I just don’t see myself in a wheelchair.”
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In this week’s podcast, Rona learns from a friend’s ordeal that pride goes before a fall, literally. Each year, one in three people over 65, and one in two by the age of 80, will have a catastrophic fall. Tune in to hear the story, and find out more about how we can prevent falls – for ourselves or our loved ones.…
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Episode #041 So, this is what I’m thinking…
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Letting go is a part of aging, whether our material possessions or expectations of our youth. Letting go is about realizing we have no choice but to be certain there is no certainty. Join Rona to explore the experience of “anticipatory grief” and other rites of passage, but also the wonderful opportunity that unfolds - to learn how to be in the mom…
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Episode #040 “Where words fail, music speaks”
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Music comforts us - it brings us joy, it transports us back to special times. And music can do remarkable things for seniors and for Alzheimer’s patients. In this week's Gray Matters, Rona Barrett shares her favorite tunes, and some ways to bring music into your life and to your senior loved ones.Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #039 Maybe it’s Just Wishful Thinking
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Just because we get older, doesn’t mean we stop dreaming. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters podcast, Rona shares four organizations (plus the Rona Barrett Foundation) who are making dreams come true for people in their golden years. And some of the beautiful things that seniors have wished for.…
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Episode #038 If it's Not One Thing, it's Your Mother…
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While Mother’s Day is a time for celebrations and for memories, if your relationship with mom is more complex, you're not alone. Rona shares her journey.Oleh Rona Barrett
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Episode #037 Birds do it... Bees do it...
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What happens when love blooms anew for your loved one with Alzheimer’s… but not with you? Whatever your personal reaction is, would be, or will be to this caregiver’s conundrum, the purpose of Gray Matters is to raise and discuss issues that many of us are uncomfortable thinking about – issues from which none of us will be exempt.…