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 21, 2021 • 39min
$1,400 Stimulus Checks & $15/hour Minimum Wage
President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan has been unveiled. Justin and Lance discuss if this plan will really stimulate the economy and how raising the federal minimum wage will impact America. tags: tsou, economy, stimulus, money, president biden, democrat, republican, politics, voting, minimum wage, stimulus package, check, Justin weller, lance jackson
Jan 19, 2021 • 39min
Big Tech Cancelled Trump - What's Next?
Trump's main social media megaphones Twitter and Facebook have both made moves to indefinitely remove him from their platforms. Justin and Lance discuss if this decision was warranted and have a bigger conversation about free speech in America.tags: tsou, social media, twitter, facebook, apple, google, big tech, trump, conservative, Justin weller, lance jackson
Jan 14, 2021 • 39min
Washington Paralyzed - States & Cities Get Things Done
National politics may be paralyzed by partisanship, but local communities are coming together to get things done. Justin and Lance touch on the relationship between local and federal governments. tags: tsou, government, local, federal, president, issues, people, Justin weller, lance jackson, power, freedom, policy, politics, republican, democrat.
Jan 12, 2021 • 39min
Impeach Trump (Again)?
Should President Trump be impeached and removed from office? What are you willing to sacrifice for what you believe in? Justin and Lance discuss the paths that could be taken as the Biden Administration transitions to The White House. tags: tsou, politics, trump, biden, inauguration, republican, democrat, power, president, impeach, Justin weller, lance Jackson TrueChat
Jan 7, 2021 • 39min
Google & Facebook Rig the System
Google and Facebook have decided to team up against a possible anti-trust action according to a filed lawsuit. Justin and Lance decide if the actions these companies are making should be considered monopolistic behavior. tags: tsou, facebook, google, monopoly, business, internet, social media, search, tech, privacy, competition, firefox, yahoo, Justin weller, lance jackson
Jan 5, 2021 • 39min
Flying Taxis, Paying to Recycle & Massive Student Loan Losses
Justin and Lance talk about everything from flying taxi development, what might surprise you about recycling, and the bill everyone might pay for the growing student loan crisis. tags: tsou, recycling, trash, garbage, college, education, economy, loans, taxi, transportation, flying, lance jackson, Justin weller
Jan 2, 2021 • 39min
The Death of American Politics
What's at the heart of all the issues America is facing today? Justin, Lance, and Devon discuss the oversimplification of politics and how tax policy, education, and wages are fundamentally connected. tags: tsou, politics, America, taxes, education, wages, president, history, partisan, voting, activism, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 31, 2020 • 39min
Why 2021 Might be Better Than You Think
Without a doubt, 2020 has been significantly different than expected. Justin and Lance highlight things to look forward to in 2021 and recap the books they read in 2020 that they recommend.tags: tsou, books, 2020, 2021, new year, hope, light, vaccine, economy, business, healthcare, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 29, 2020 • 39min
Elitism in America - Who is Addressed as Doctor?
Do we have to use people's titles to show respect? Justin and Lance discuss who should get titles and question if issues of elitism and classism are at the base of titles like doctor. tags: tsou, elitism, classism, money, wealth, education, college, doctor, America, standards, respect, language, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 24, 2020 • 39min
How We Waste Money on Education
America spends over 2 trillion dollars on education each year - a number that is higher than ever before, yet student performance and wages are not rising. Justin and Lance discuss their vision for the future of education.tags: tsou, education, school, taxes, wages, jobs, community college, service, college, skills, university, money, economy, life, development, kids, Justin weller, lance jackson
