The Head and The Heart: Saving Social Security and America’s Future
Joe Penland Sr. and the Hon. David M. Walker are taking the conversation about Social Security’s future directly to the American people.
Free admission — every event, every city
Featuring former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker
Honest conversation backed by real data
Live audience Q&A and real-time polling
Social Security Is at a
Crossroads.
You’ve heard the warnings. According to the CBO's latest update, Social Security faces benefit cuts of 28% by 2032 if nothing changes. But warnings without action don’t fix anything.
This tour exists because the people who built this country deserve a seat at the table. Not talking heads on cable news. Not 800-page policy papers nobody reads. Real conversations, in real communities, led by people who actually understand the system.
Joe Penland and David Walker aren’t running for office. They’re not selling anything. They’re bringing the facts directly to you so you can make informed decisions about your future and hold your elected officials accountable.
The Head and The Heart Tour
brings two powerful voices together for one mission
giving everyday Americans the truth about Social Security’s future and what it means for their families
The “Head”:
Hon. David M. Walker
David Walker served as the seventh Comptroller General of the United States, leading the Government Accountability Office for nearly a decade. A three-time presidential appointee confirmed unanimously by the Senate, he also served as a Public Trustee for Social Security and Medicare. He's a national bestselling author and the subject of the documentary I.O.U.S.A.
The “Heart”:
Joe Penland Sr.
Joe started as an ironworker in the 1960s, climbing hundreds of feet in the air to build bridges across the Gulf Coast. When a problem shut down job sites, he borrowed $2,750 and built the solution himself. That decision launched a 52-year career as an entrepreneur and community leader. Today, he's fighting to protect Social Security for the Americans who built this country.
Who Should Attend
Current or future Social Security recipients
Family members helping with retirement planning
Financial professionals and community leaders
Anyone who wants straight answers, not spin
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each session lasts 60–90 minutes and includes:
Joe’s keynote talk on Social Security and retirement security
A panel with local financial experts
(in select cities)
Live audience polling with instant results
Interactive Q&A session
Free resources to help you plan with confidence
2026 Tour Stops
(Dates and venues will be updated as confirmed)
Georgetown, TX
Community Center
TBD
San Antonio, TX
Convention Center
TBD
Houston, TX
Auditorium
TBD
Dallas, TX
Conference Hall
TBD
New Orleans, LA
Civic Center
TBD
Tampa, FL
Arena
TBD
Orlando, FL
Convention Center
TBD
Miami, FL
Community Hall
TBD
Atlanta, GA
Civic Auditorium
TBD
Charlotte, NC
Conference Center
TBD
Pittsburgh, PA
Senior Center
TBD
Philadelphia, PA
Library or Theater
TBD
Charleston, WV
Town Hall
TBD
Portland, ME
Civic Center
TBD
Burlington, VT
University
TBD
Cleveland, OH
Convention Center
TBD
Chicago, IL
Community Center
TBD
Phoenix, AZ
Senior Conference
TBD
Las Vegas, NV
Convention Space
TBD
Los Angeles, CA
Expo Hall
TBD
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