The State of Us

While the statistics of the rising mental health challenges that teenagers face are despairing, could it be possible that reality is worse than the numbers show? Justin and Lance discuss which teenagers are most at risk for mental health problems and how to set expectations for students. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, teenagers, mental health, school, education, policy, teacher, social media, parent, work, honors classes

How will career and retirement planning change as life expectancy increases? Justin and Lance discuss the possibility of the 60-year career and how it will change how we view retirement, education, and career switching. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, retirement, planning, job, career, social security, government, boss, money, paycheck, school, education

What is causing fewer people to work and how are baby boomers and generation z contributing to the falling labor force participation rate? Justin and Lance discuss the economic threat of a shrinking workforce and identify the root causes of this issue. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, work, labor, job, market, mental health, money, family, parent, baby bommer, generation z

Generation Z is struggling with depression at staggering rates compared to previous generations. What does this mean for the future of the labor market, innovation, and personal connection? Justin and Lance discuss the role of social media in the deterioration of young people's mental health, focus, and purpose. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, social media, mental health, addiction, generation z, iPhone, phone, work, camera, connection

What is China willing to risk to become the world's biggest superpower, and would they really be risking much at all? Justin and Lance discuss America's willingness to defend its global supremacy and the history of the United States' international affairs. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, united states of America, china, Russia, japan, Germany, war, power, politics, government

Where is AI most effectively applied and what does it mean for your industry? Justin and Lance discuss the latest developments in AI technology and its implementation and answer why your 5G connection might be worse than your 4G connection. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, AI, artificial intelligence, work, job, career, 5g, 4g, internet, computer, technology

Russia has stopped allowing the United States to monitor its nuclear weapons production. Justin and Lance examine the motives behind this decision and reflect on the West's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ukraine, Russia, united states, west, east, war, politics, government, economy, nuclear

Why have 4 of the 5 largest school shootings in the United States happened in the past 10 years? Justin and Lance cover the myriad of issues that are causing gun violence in school and what is being done to treat the symptoms, and what needs to be done to solve the underlying problem. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, school, shooting, teachers, arm, education, safety, government, politics, learning, history, america

Over 40% of Americans support a third, more centrist political party in theory, but would they be willing to compromise on the party's ideals in practice? Justin and Lance discuss the prospect of a third political party in American elections and cover the history of multi-party elections in American history. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, political, parties, power, elections, voting, government, politics, president, people, lincoln

The United States is $31 trillion in debt - $25 trillion of which has been accumulated in the past two decades. Justin and Lance discuss what has caused this plummeting debt and some creative social security solutions that could be more effective in a modern context. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, debt, united states, America, money, economy, finance, taxes, retirement, social security, history