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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Dec 22, 2020 • 39min
Key Issues for Joe Biden & What They Mean for You
The 2020 presidential election experienced the largest voter turnout in over a century. Justin and Lance discuss where President-Elect Joe Biden stands on key issues and how he plans to change what President Trump left. tags: tsou, biden, trump, president, politics, America, voting, government, senate, representatives, congress, college, taxes, healthcare, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 17, 2020 • 39min
The Danger of Cancel Culture
Does cancel culture contribute to the great polarization in politics? Justin and Lance discuss the dangers of cancel culture and how it affects the news, education, and more.tags: tsou, cancel culture, politics, education, news, social media, jobs, learning, Justin weller, lance jackson, respect
Dec 15, 2020 • 39min
Should You Get the COVID Vaccine?
The first versions of COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out and injections have begun. Justin and Lance are joined by producer Bradley Butsch to discuss how this vaccine is unique and when you should expect it to be available. tags: tsou, vaccine, medicine, covid-19, healthcare, doctor, nurse, corona virus, science, mRNA, DNA, cells, infected, virus, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 10, 2020 • 39min
Businesses Make Big Changes & You Win!
It is not surprising that companies have made changes since the pandemic, but how have some positioned themselves better than others? Justin, Lance, and Devon each highlight a different company and how they have transitioned to our socially-distanced present. tags: tsou, pandemic, company, selling, money, economy, pandemic, corona virus, money, jobs, retail, food, pizza, coffee, toothpaste, dish soap, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 8, 2020 • 39min
How Should a President Handle the Press?
Throughout history, presidents have used different tactics to battle the press and the messages they share with the American voter. Justin and Lance are joined by Harold Holzer, author of The Presidents vs. The Press, to discuss how the relationship between the president and the press has developed over time. tags: tsou, president, press, book, author, politics, journalism, Washington, trump. social media, newspaper, cable news, voting, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 3, 2020 • 39min
GM Takes Aim at Tesla - Tech Prevents Suicide?
Could you differentiate a face that was completely computer-generated? Justin and Lance discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of artificial intelligence. tags: tsou, ai, artificial intelligence, computer, people, government, social media, suicide, tesla, GM, electric vehicles, Justin weller, lance jackson
Dec 1, 2020 • 39min
Why We Battle for the Supreme Court
Why do we fight so ferociously for the Supreme Court? Justin and Lance highlight some of the unknown responsibilities of the Supreme Court and ask if it should be changed. tags: tsou, supreme court, government, politics, judges, law, president, Washington, Justin weller, lance jackson, voting, issues
Nov 26, 2020 • 39min
Can You Return to the Workplace in 2020?
Will you return to the workplace in 2020? There are numerous implications to consider and a recent survey from The Conference Board helps us uncover the answers. Principal Researcher Robin Erickson joins Justin and Lance to discuss how companies are deciding who to bring back and when. Tags: tsou, economy, jobs, work, pandemic, poll, employee, boss, Justin weller, lance Jackson, covid, safety
Nov 24, 2020 • 39min
Can the Presidential Transition be Improved?
How is the presidential transition supposed to work? Justin and Lance discuss the 2020 election and if America should transition power differently. tags: tsou, politics, election, trump, biden, 2020, power, president, transition, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, electoral college
Nov 19, 2020 • 39min
How to Handle the Holidays? Food & More
With Thanksgiving fast approaching Justin, Lance, and Devon discuss how they are celebrating in these unprecedented times as well as highlight the importance of family. Tags: tsou, thanksgiving, family, food, dinner, lunch, pandemic, 2020, holiday, celebrate, zoom, cooking, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, Justin weller, lance jackson
