Congressional midterm races, Exercise and mental health

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Representative Bryan Steil
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., administers the House oath of office to Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., during ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, during the opening session of the 116th Congress. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

We check in on the Congressional races that will determine the control of Congress in the midterm elections with a political science professor. Then, we talk to an exercise psychology expert about how physical activity aids mental health and how to find motivation to exercise.

Featured in this Show

  • The race for control of Congress

    We talk with a Marquette political scientist about the state of play for midterm elections races that will decide the control of Congress — and what some outcomes could be if there’s a shift in power.

  • How to exercise when it feels impossible

    Exercise is known to improve psychological health. But if you’re struggling with your mental health, it can feel impossible to get moving. We talk with an expert on exercise psychology about how to make barriers to physical activity lower as we head into the colder months.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Julia Azari Guest
  • Lisa Cadmus-Bertram Guest