The State of Us

Venezuela is in shambles with criminals and insurgents running at large, and Peru is facing a possible Marxist future. Justin and Lance discuss issues in South America and what role the United States plays in solving them. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Venezuela, south america, united states, government, politics, voting, marxist, economy, immigration, corruption, rights

The pandemic has changed the way Americans are shopping but are these changes here to stay? Justin and Lance break down these changes and explain how Google, Amazon, and Facebook now enjoy over 50% of all ad revenue dollars. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, economy, shopping, ads, facebook, google, amazon, consumer, capitalism, monopoly, grocery, kroger, walmart

In March, border agents encountered nearly 19,000 children in a single month - a number that is expected to increase in the coming months. Justin and Lance discuss solutions to America's border issue and dive into the root issue that perpetuates the border crisis. tags: tsou, Justin weller, lance jackson, border, mexico, children, prison, biden, wall, immigration, jobs, politics, economy, family, ICE, border patrol

Former officer Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. On the same day, 16-year-old Ma'khia Bryant was shot dead by a Columbus police officer. Justin and Lance ask if these two incidents are two of the same issue, or if they should be discussed separately. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, derek chauvin, george floyd, ma'khia bryant, blm, police, law enforcement, violence, justice, court, murder, gun, reform, defund

President Biden is set to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan. Justin and Lance discuss the consequences of the U.S. decreasing its global presence, and how the people of Afghanistan are reacting to the removal. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, afghanistan, military, country, biden, power, troops, government, politics, america, united states

Are you thinking about purchasing a new home? You may want to consider a big old house. Justin and Lance discuss the advantages of buying an old home and break down women's investing tendencies as more women take on the breadwinner role. tags: tsou, investing, house, home, family, women, economics, ownership, justin weller, lance jackson, land, career, stock market

The future of the world is in the hands of the youth and there may be no better way to prepare them than to let them lose. Justin and Lance discuss what kids can learn from losing and how teaching civics can unify our nation.tags: tsou, Justin Weller, Lance Jackson, education, losing, failure, civics, youth, children, sports, athletics, teaching, school, capitol, politics

With GM promising to quit manufacturing combustion engines, there is a diversity of electric vehicles on the horizon. Justin and Lance discuss the future of battery technology and address some of the hesitation consumers have with purchasing electric. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, car, electric, gas, tesla, GM, chevy, ford, truck, vehicle, transportation, biden, government, economy, gas station, charging station

President Biden is taking a look at what he can do about climate. Justin and Lance ask how serious are democrats about climate change and if the changes being made are enough. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, economy, taxes, environment, climate, change, government, policy, green, new, deal, democrats, republican, biden, carbon, emissions, atmosphere

The Biden administration is planning to spend approximately $1.25 trillion dollars on an 'infrastructure' plan. Justin and Lance break down the contents of President Biden's plan and ask if it is really a plan for America's infrastructure. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, biden, infrastructure, roads, schools, water, manufacturing, education, taxes, jobs, america, politics, government, economy, money, innovation