The Business of America is Lobbying (14:48) 

Dr. Lee Drutman is a Senior fellow in the program on political reform at New America. Author of "The Business of America is Lobbying" (Oxford University Press, March 2015).  An expert on lobbying, influence, and money in politics Prior to coming to New America, Drutman was a senior fellow at the Sunlight Foundation He has also worked in the U.S. Senate and at the Brookings Institution.  He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.A. from Brown University. He talks with Dr. Townsend about the issues involved with the government and the money from lobbying. 

The Trick to Exercising Regularly (1:00:50) 

Alison Phillips, assistant professor in the department of psychology at Iowa State University suggests that the key to exercising frequently is creating an instigation habit. Dr. Phillips has a Masters and Doctorate in Social and Health Psychology from Rutger’s University and is here today to discuss her recent research study on exercise habits with us. 

Rod Gusftason: The Visit (1:41:54)

Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to look at the movie "The Visit" and new on DVD "The Age of Adaline."

Meet the Producers (1:52:34)

Matt Townsend Show student producers Liana Tan and Caitlin Thomas get advice from Dr. Townsend about lifes challenges.