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
Feb 8, 2022 • 39min
China & Russia Try to Push America Aside
China and Russia continue to see how much they can get away with without American intervention. Justin and Lance discuss how China is supporting Russia's military endeavors in Ukraine, and if establishing economic sanctions is the best way to end this partnership. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, russia, china, united states, money, economy, military
Feb 3, 2022 • 39min
After Denouncing Dark Money Democrats Won With It in 2020
In 2020 the democrats beat the republicans at their own game. Justin and Lance discuss how the parties collect dark money, how it affects American citizens, and what American politics would look like if all political campaigns received the same funding. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, government, funding, parties, republican, democrat, voting, people, million, billion, election, campaign
Feb 1, 2022 • 39min
The Republic of America, United?
Do we truly have a united country or a collection of completely sovereign states? Justin and Lance are joined by Alan Taylor, Professor of History at the University of Virginia, to discuss his new book, "American Republics: A Continental History of the United States."Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, alan taylor, book, america, history, professor, author, states, government, politics, constitution, declaration of independence, country
Jan 27, 2022 • 39min
Unite a Divided America With National Service and Debt
It is going to take a lot of work to unite America. Justin and Lance discuss the benefits of requiring the youth to serve their communities after high school and how this relates to solving the student loan debt crisis. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, service, youth, military, debt, economics, empathy
Jan 25, 2022 • 39min
More States? Congress Should Have Fewer Elections
What issues could having more states resolve? Justin and Lance discuss the history of adding states and how having a fewer number of senate and house elections could encourage policymakers to come to solutions. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, election, states, government, republican, democrat, voting, rights, history
Jan 20, 2022 • 39min
COVID in Rural America - The Untold Reality
The pandemic has unfolded differently than many healthcare experts predicted as covid negative patients are suffering the most in the overwhelmed healthcare system. Justin and Lance discuss how rural healthcare facilities are struggling with providing for all patients while dealing with the recent COVID-19 surge. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, covid, pandemic, healthcare, emergency room, urbana, ohio, rural, doctor, nurse, burnout, vaccine, surgery
Jan 18, 2022 • 39min
The Battle for Election Posts - Dems vs GOP
Republicans are filling up local government offices and democrats are neglecting middle America - what's next? Justin and Lance discuss how the democrats managed to win the White House while losing Ohio & Florida. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, republican, democrat, GOP, voting, president, election, local, rural, biden, trump, clinton
Jan 13, 2022 • 39min
Billion Beef Industry - Who is Losing?
Beef prices are reaching record highs, but ranchers are not cashing in on this $66 billion industry. Justin and Lance discuss why many ranchers are struggling to sell their products for profit, and touch on the history of monopolies in the United States. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, beef, farmers, business, economy, monopoly, ranch, cattle, auction, butcher, bankrupt
Jan 11, 2022 • 39min
China's Children are Tough - What About American Children?
"In China, my son had to study hard. In America, he has to bring a healthy snack to school." Justin and Lance discuss how American schools are hurting our children by not teaching them the skills of toughness and perseverance.
Jan 6, 2022 • 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
