The State of Us
Go beyond mainstream cable news and party lines, with a Millennial and a Boomer, as they work to push past the noise and bring attention to all the issues that matter. Justin T. Weller and Lance Jackson examine the topics that are often overlooked by most major media outlets, but are critical for Americans to be educated about. There’s a world beyond the noise and it begins with Justin & Lance on The State of Us.
Latest episodes
Jan 24, 2023 • 39min
Farmland vs. Solar - Who Wins?
National debate continues to determine the optimal relationship between farmland and solar panels. Do we have to choose one at the expense of the other or can they coexist and benefit each other? Justin and Lance breakdown new agricultural research that highlights the promising future of solar panels and farmland. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, farm, land, solar, panels, energy, renewable, research, ohio, Indiana, corn, beans, farmer, economy, climate, change
Jan 19, 2023 • 39min
Build a Library or a Police Station? Cities Must Decide
How does a community with a rising crime rate decide between offering the community a library or a more prominent police presence? Justin and Lance dissect this dilemma in a small Californian town and ask if compromises can be made to keep both. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, police, library, violence, crime, community, town, poverty, safety, children, school
Jan 17, 2023 • 39min
Hiring, Wages & Immigrants in 2023
How should federal, state, and local minimum wages be determined and how is that connected to inflation, quality of life, and immigration? Justin and Lance discuss the future of the economy and the minimum wage. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, minimum wage, state, federal, local, government, politics, economics, immigration
Jan 12, 2023 • 39min
Speaker McCarthy's Deal - What Would Be Better?
What House of Representatives rules could be changed to allow for a more democratic process? Justin and Lance discuss what Speaker McCarthy had to do in order to become speaker and touch on some changes that the House of Representatives could make to be less partisan. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, government, republican, democrat, house of representatives, speaker of the house, Kevin McCarthy
Jan 10, 2023 • 39min
Are You Spending Time on the Right Things? 5 Ways to Figure It Out
What are the things you value? How do others perceive you? Justin and Lance reflect on these questions and more to unveil how to effectively spend time. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, time, value, management, life, lifestyle, things, family, mental health, psychology
Jan 5, 2023 • 39min
Was 2022 Really Bad? Maybe Not
What are the positives that came from all of the tribulations of 2022? Justin and Lance discuss the progress made in 2022 in science, climate, and the global economy. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, climate, science, economy, 2022, 2023, positive, growth, learning, energy, education, future
Jan 3, 2023 • 39min
Clean Energy Needs What Indians Have
How much are we willing to take from others to solve a problem we created? Justin and Lance discuss a Native American tribe that is waiting for the government to grant them permission to use land they own.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, native American, land, climate change, money, politics
Dec 29, 2022 • 39min
How to Like Annoying People & AARP for the Young
How did one couple go from despising each other to being happily married for over 20 years and what can we learn from them about how to like people we find annoying? Justin and Lance break down four key ways to get to know people better and touch on AARP for the young. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, relationships, people, communication, annoying, aarp, young
Dec 27, 2022 • 39min
Ukraine's President Visits U.S. and Asks for More Help
President Zalenskyy of Ukraine has visited the United States to give an update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and to ask for more American aid. Justin and Lance break down President Zalenskyy's speech and ask what it will take to end the war. tags: tsou, war, America, zalenskyy, biden, ukraine, Russia, putin, winter, congress, speech
Dec 22, 2022 • 39min
4 Ideas About Where Learning is Headed
How is learning changing after the pandemic? From higher education class sharing to elementary in-school tutoring programs, Justin and Lance break down 4 ideas to improve the future of education. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, education, children, school, college, university, learning, tutoring, attention, mental health, study, future, investment, skills, reading, math, science
