The State of Us
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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.
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Jan 4, 2022 • 38min
Could More Political Parties fix our Divided Country?
How would having six political parties change how America approaches and solves issues? Justin and Lance break down six possible new political parties and reveal which party they belong to. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, political, parties, voting, people, politics, america, republican, democrat, polticians, individualism, constitution
Dec 30, 2021 • 39min
Millennials Team up on Homes and Shrug Off Politics
With millennials being the largest living generation in the United States, they now account for more than half of home purchase loan applications. Justin and Lance discuss the pros and cons of homeownership and break down how millennials are rethinking how they buy homes. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, home, ownership, finance, investment, money, economy, family, house
Dec 28, 2021 • 39min
Energy Shortage, Natural Gas & the Low Waste Kitchen
What can you do in your personal life to help combat climate change? Justin and Lance discuss the natural gas shortages ahead of winter and how to make your kitchen less wasteful. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, green, environment, economy, natural gas, coal, fossil feul, government, money, solar, wind, food, kitchen
Dec 23, 2021 • 39min
Where Have the Missing Workers Gone?
4.3 million workers are missing and U.S. jobless claims reach a 52 year low. Justin and Lance discuss three potential options to solve the labor shortage issue in the United States. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, labor, immigration, money, capitalism, automation, jobs, career, worker, unemployed, hiring
Dec 21, 2021 • 39min
The Danger of Generational Stereotypes
Do generational stereotypes exist? Justin and Lance break down five different generational myths from climate change, cancel culture, jobs, and more.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, generations, stereotypes, career, climate change, cancel culture, youth
Dec 16, 2021 • 39min
The Constitution and Possible Civil War
How likely is another civil war? Justin and Lance discuss how the history of state's rights in America has led to some of the most contentious issues in our nation's history. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, united states, constitution, rights, states, government, politics, civil war, independence, history
Dec 14, 2021 • 39min
Why Companies Need Trust
How do companies gain trust and what do they do to regain it once it's been lost? Justin and Lance are joined by Sandra Sucher, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, to answer these questions and more. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Sandra Sucher, harvard, business, trust, economy, money, consumer, buyer, leadership, apology, sales, marketing
Dec 9, 2021 • 39min
Will the United States Defend Ukraine From Russia?
Biden has warned Putin that the invasion of Ukraine will be met with economic and possibly other consequences. Justin and Lance discuss why Putin cares about Ukraine and ask how far Putin can go until the United States will intervene.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackosn, russia, ukraine, united states, economy, putin, biden, money, military, territory, crimea, land, power, soviet union
Dec 7, 2021 • 39min
Peer Pressure Can be Good? Gen Z Compounds Risk
80% of Gen Z investors have claimed that they have taken on debt to invest. Justin and Lance discuss why Gen Z is getting more involved in investing even though they are not getting more educated in investing. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, investing, gen z, money, economy, crypto, education, advisor, finance, stocks
Dec 2, 2021 • 39min
Holiday Plans? Airlines, Online Shopping, Shipping & Stores
How will the labor shortage change your holiday shopping and how are companies adjusting? Justin and Lance discuss how companies are using a combination of e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores to bring consumers the store of the future. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, holiday, shopping, shipping, online, ecommerce, store, consumer, company, business, economy
