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
Jun 28, 2022 • 39min
9 Ways You Can Deal With and Benefit From Inflation
What is your personal inflation rate and what are some things you can do to reduce it? Justin and Lance break down 9 things you can do to come out on top of this inflationary period. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, inflation, united states, gas, oil, groceries, spending, money, economics, finance, home, family, car, money
Jun 23, 2022 • 39min
The Bipartisan Gun Bill - Will it Matter?
The bipartisan safer communities act will enhance background checks, allow states to implement "red flag laws," and more. Justin and Lance discuss what the new bill proposes and question its efficacy. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, guns, 2nd amendment, freedom, safety, danger, violence, mass, murder, background check, regulation
Jun 21, 2022 • 39min
Drone Delivery & Electric Planes are Arriving
What do the future of aviation and package delivery have in common? Justin and Lance break down some of the most exciting advances in electric-powered aviation and touch on how it will impact your life. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, tsou, planes, drones, aviation, delivery, amazon, air force, pilot, flying, logistics, economy, environment, air, efficiency
Jun 16, 2022 • 39min
Phones vs Friends, Ghosting: Why We Choose Phones
Is ghosting someone a reasonable solution to avoid difficult situations? Justin and Lance discuss why we shouldn't avoid hard conversations and why some people look at their phones during a conversation. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, technology, family, conversation, friends, ghosting, texting
Jun 14, 2022 • 39min
What Americans Think About Critical Race Theory
How we teach history to our children will shape how they make decisions in the future. Justin and Lance discuss how schools should approach teaching the good and bad things about our nation's history.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, race, theory, school, education, politics, democrat, republican, truth, debate, racism, America, united states, school, children
Jun 9, 2022 • 39min
Ukraine and Russia 100 Days In
The war in Ukraine is still happening, and Russia has managed to gain control of 1/5 of Ukraine in 100 days. Justin and Lance discuss how international politics will determine the future of this conflict and how Russia would react to defeat. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, war, Russia, ukraine, zalenskyy, putin, politics, united states, money, voting, land, country
Jun 7, 2022 • 39min
Kid's TikTok Brains Drain & Tests Improve In-person
Has social media enabled children to live in a candy store? Justin and Lance discuss how TikTok and similar social media platforms are hijacking children's reward and motivation neural networks, making them less likely to endure challenges. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, tiktok, social media, youtube, attention, motivation, reward, life, addiction, dopamine
Jun 2, 2022 • 39min
Is There a Solution to School Shootings?
Is there anything we can do to put an end to school shootings for good? Justin and Lance discuss the truth about preventing school shootings and the severe consequences that inaction on the issue will cause. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, texas, shooting, school, safety, education, teachers, students, kids, children, politics, guns, rights, voting
May 31, 2022 • 39min
Baby Boomers Look for Urban Living
As more baby boomers are preparing to retire, housing developers predict that senior living will take off. Justin and Lance discuss this housing trend and how it will affect what young people have access to. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, housing, boomer, millennial, payment, renting, moving, market, money, family
May 26, 2022 • 39min
The Old American Right & Republicans Rift With Big Business
The Democratic policies surrounding school closures and masking are driving some life-long democrats to vote for the opposing party. Justin and Lance discuss Republicans' relationship with big business and the return of the old American right. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, republican, democrat, school, children, voting, citizens, America, united states, trump, coolidge
