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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Nov 30, 2021 • 39min
Diversity Rises the Fastest in Small Midwestern Towns
94% of teachers in Ohio are white, but diversity is rising fastest in the midwest. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of diversity in education and touch on what barriers there are to achieve careers in education. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, teaching, diversity, inclusion, equity, midwest, ohio
Nov 25, 2021 • 39min
Ghosting, Why We Ignore Friends for Phones & What to Do About It
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
Nov 23, 2021 • 39min
Men Giving up on College - "I Feel Lost"
The national composition of college students in the United States is nearly 60% women and 40% men. Justin and Lance discuss why men are saying no to college, and examine what societal, educational, and economic factors are leading to that decision. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, men, college, women, healthcare, teaching, nurse, society, philosophy, history, work ethic, discipline, money, earn
Nov 18, 2021 • 39min
Great Food and the Benefits of Family Stories
Justin and Lance discuss how their families celebrate Thanksgiving, and what parts of the meal they are responsible for preparing. Also, they break down the importance of telling family stories and how sharing these stories can benefit your life. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, thanksgiving, meal, holidays, family, celebration, cooking, food, gathering, stories, turkey
Nov 16, 2021 • 39min
Republicans Have a Bid Edge for 2022 - Why?
Historically, the opposing party is very likely to win the midterm elections - and 2022 is looking like it will be no exception. Justin and Lance discuss the Republican's advantages heading into the 2022 midterm elections and explain how gerrymandering is used by both parties. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, election, voting, gerrymandering, democrat, republican
Nov 11, 2021 • 39min
Challenges for Kids: Lack of Trust, Location & Mental Health
A recent survey found that 93% of college freshmen trust their parents while only 36% of them trust major media outlets. Justin and Lance discuss how children are struggling with mental health, and how rural America is disproportionately affected by mental health challenges because of desolate economic, healthcare, and labor statistics. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, rural america, jobs, mental health, healthcare, economics, children, trust, politics, college
Nov 9, 2021 • 39min
7 Changes to the Constitution
The Constitution has not had a significant change in over 50 years. Justin and Lance discuss some amendments that are in the conversation of being added to the constitution. From abortion, labor unions, global policy, and digital privacy - Justin and Lance weigh in on each proposed amendment's utility. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, tsou, constitution, amendments, government, politics, america, congress, supreme court, abortion, privacy
Nov 4, 2021 • 39min
Natural Gas Shortage and the Oil Dilemma
Will the gas station as we know it disappear in the next decade? Justin and Lance answer this question and discuss how the natural gas shortage will affect your life. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, green, energy, oil, natural gas, heating cooling, winter, politics, economy, electric car, solar, gas stations, charging, fueling
Nov 2, 2021 • 39min
Biden's Revised $1.85 Trillion Spending Plan
Biden's revised spending plan covers healthcare, climate change, education, child care, taxes, housing, food aid, elder care, and immigration. Justin and Lance discuss how resources are being allocated in Biden's plan and how it might affect you. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, taxes, education, immigration, elder care, food aid, climate change, joe biden
Oct 28, 2021 • 39min
What Will Decide the 2022 Midterm Elections?
What will decide the 2022 midterms - achievements, historical precedent, money, covid, or all the above? Justin and Lance break down how the midterms usually play out from a historical context, but also note how the 2022 midterms have seen massive voter interest and financial support. tags: tsou, justin weller, lacne jackson, politics, voting, midterms, democrat, republican, senate, house, money, election, biden
