politics (pol· i· tics | \ ˈpä-lə-ˌtiks)Definition of politicsa - the art or science of governmentb - the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policyc - the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a governmentOn this weeks show former UPS corporate employee John Hodgson talks about his transition from the private sector to the public sector of running for state representative and the motivation behind it.