Uninformed Voter (14:48)

Dr. Arthur Lupia is the Hal R Varian Collegiate Professor of Political Science at University of Michigan. Studies decision making and learning. His topics of expertise include information processing, persuasion, strategic communication, and civic competence. With a wealth of misinformation and an ever-growing population of citizen disinterested in politics, many experts think less informed citizen should just stay out of politics. However, our guest today, Dr. Arthur Lupia, argues in his book, Uninformed: Why People Seem to Know So Little about Politics and What We Can Do about It, that we can actually increase competence among voters. Dr. Lupia more explains the issues surrounding political education and his solutions to this rising issue. 

Resolve Emotionally-Charged Conflicts (1:03:02)

Dr. Daniel Shapiro is the founder and director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, which pioneers innovative strategies and teaching methodologies to address the human dimensions of conflict resolution.  Dr. Shapirois is the author of the book Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts and explains how to deal with emotional arguments.

Liana Tan - Bathroom Mistakes (1:30:07)

The Matt Townsend Show is all about giving you the tips and tools to live healthier, happier lives- and that includes living sanitary lives as well! We figured there is one place all of our listeners can relate to- one place we all spend some time every day- and that is the bathroom. So we sent our producer, Liana Tan, to find some advice on how you can improve your bathroom procedures and be on your way to healthier, germ-free living. 

Parent Previews - Captain America: Civil War (1:49:51)

Rod and Donna Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review the new movie Captain America: Civil War

Meet the Producers - Mother's Day (1:57:45)

Student Producers Liana Tan and Caitlin Thomas share their thoughts on Mother's Day with Dr. Matt Townsend.