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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 14 MIN

Why living longer is becoming a crisis for Australian families

from 4BC Afternoons · host 4BC

Why are we working so hard to stay alive if it’s breaking our families and our economy? Author Lucinda Holdforth joined Carla Bignasca to discuss her provocative new book, Going On and On, and why she believes the "medical triumph" of longevity has become a burden for the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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