Political News, Exercise Roadblocks, Lottery

Joe talks current political news including the use of email in the government, political dynasties, and if it is better to have a presumed party candidate (as in the case of Hillary Clinton) or should be have a primary to decide who will represent the party (like the Republicans).

Dr. Matt Townsend discusses why we don’t exercise and how we can discover the real issue that is keeping us from making a change that will improve our health. Matt provides tips on how to make adjustments to mind and body to make the time for health.

Dr. Victor Matheson is a Professor of Economics at “College of the Holy Cross” in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Matheson studies a range of issues including lotteries and gaming. Las Vegas has a huge claim to fame because of gambling. Annually, Americans pay $65.5 Billion in Lottery tickets. That itch to “risk it all” is hard to resist.  The largest sum ever won was in 2012, for a pot of $656 Million! But did you know that the Lottery actually has a close-knit relationship with the economy? Here to tell us more is Professor Victor Matheson, an Economics Professor from College of the Holy Cross.