About This Episode

Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley talks with Billy and Debbie Shore about how Social Security is lifting kids out of poverty, and what more it could be doing. “Social Security is the difference between almost a million kids living above the poverty line or below it,” he says. During this conversation, O’Malley and Share Our Strength commit to a renewed partnership to help reach eligible children who are not currently enrolled in Social Security benefits. O’Malley also debunks some common myths about the program. “The other big myth is that Social security is going bankrupt. Totally false. Social Security cannot go bankrupt because Social Security is a pay as you go program, which means that so long as Americans work, Social Security pays benefits.” Listen and be inspired.  

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Martin O’Malley

Commissioner

Martin O’Malley has been Commissioner of the Social Security Administration since December, 2023. A lifelong public servant, he served as Governor of Maryland from 2007 to 2015, following two terms as Mayor of the City of Baltimore. He also previously served as a member of the Baltimore City Council and Assistant States Attorney for the City of Baltimore.