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
May 24, 2022 • 39min
What You Must Know About Your Food & Modern Agriculture
How much do you know about the foods you eat every day? Justin and Lance break down how your food is made and how to decode all of the labels you come across in the grocery store.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, meat, food, agriculture, cattle, sheep, chicken, farming, midwest, population, eating, grocery store
May 19, 2022 • 39min
What is Happening in the World?
What in the world is going on? Justin and Lance discuss Elon Musk's potential acquisition of Twitter, the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and the tragic Buffalo shooting. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, abortion, roe, wade, musk, elon, twitter, money, power, speech, shooting, buffalo
May 17, 2022 • 39min
Democrats Delusions & Political Homelessness
Will democrats throw it all away in the 2024 Presidential Election? Justin and Lance discuss three delusions of the democratic party and how extreme members of each party have left their comparatively moderate constituents feeling politically homeless. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, democrat, republican, voting, biden, election, power, people
May 12, 2022 • 39min
Putin Says United States is to Blame for Invasion of Ukraine
Will Putin's invasion stop at Ukraine or is this just one part of his plan to conquer eastern Europe? Justin and Lance question if it will require NATO forces to stop Putin's takeover. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ukraine, Russia, putin, war, invasion, country, Europe, nato, zalenskyy, troops, America, united states, biden
May 10, 2022 • 39min
Should Baseball Be Saved?
"America's pastime" is struggling to keep the attention of younger, more diverse audiences. Justin and Lance discuss how baseball could reach new audiences and question if the government needs to step in to save the sport. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, baseball, America, sport, athlete, money, advertisement, pitcher, diamond, diversity, youth
May 5, 2022 • 39min
How the Supreme Court's Abortion Decision Effects America
Under what circumstances, if any, should abortion be legal? Justin and Lance cover the leaked majority opinion that suggests a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, abortion, rights, reproductive, supreme court, opinion, America, politics, women, children, baby, life, choice
May 3, 2022 • 39min
Good & Bad News on the Climate According to U.N.
What can you do to reduce your carbon footprint? Justin and Lance discuss what is being done to mitigate the climate crisis and what exciting results we could see before the end of the decade. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, climate, environment, carbon, footprint, economy, house, dryer, car, appliances, food
Apr 28, 2022 • 39min
The Unknowns of Politics in 2022
While things may not look good for the democrats in 2022, all the variables in play make any prediction risky. Justin and Lance break down what factors will be important for the democrats and the republicans in the 2022 midterm elections. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, election, voting, America, democracy, freedom, power, senate, house of representatives, trump, biden, president, midterm
Apr 26, 2022 • 39min
The Future of Work in the Metaverse and Post-60 Careers
New virtual reality technology is rapidly changing how we approach work while simultaneously people over the age of 65 are the fastest-growing population in the workforce. Justin and Lance discuss how these two seemingly opposing situations are occurring and how the workplace is changing. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, work, technology, 65, retirement, metaverse, facebook, virtual reality, money, job, career, salary, employment, purpose
Apr 21, 2022 • 39min
Why We Keep Forgetting Stuff & Vinyl Spins Back
People of all ages are becoming more forgetful. Justin and Lance discuss what may be the cause of our memory issues, and how to improve our cognitive ability. Finally, Justin connects these topics to music and shares his personal vinyl collection. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, music, memory, forget, health, physical, walking, partner, cognition, brain, psychology, neuroscience
