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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Oct 13, 2020 • 39min
Will Your Vote Count? It Depends
A bipartisan group of congressional leaders will spend 4 million dollars on an ad campaign that's focused on battleground states to bolster confidence in the legitimacy in U.S. elections. Justin and Lance talk about all things voting in the age of the coronavirus and the uncertain voting process many Americans are facing. tags: tsou, election, voting, president, states, bipartisan, legitimacy, America, government, politics, 2020, trump, biden, local, issues, county, texas, Alaska, ohio, Nebraska, Michigan, Justin weller, lance jackson
Oct 8, 2020 • 39min
Should you Strive for a Strenuous Life?
Why are sports so tightly woven into American culture? Justin and Lance are joined by Ryan Swanson, Associate Professor in the Honors College at the University of New Mexico, to discuss the history of sports in America, our outlook on health, and the evolution of youth sports. tags: tsou, sports, youth, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, money, competitive, college, athlete, high school, athletics, history, Teddy Roosevelt, Justin weller, lance jackson, Ryan Swanson
Oct 6, 2020 • 39min
Is America in Danger? Is There Hope?
With the hyperpolarized political climate in America, it may seem like the future of the country is in grave danger. However, this might be exactly what our country needs right now. Justin, Lance, and Devon discuss what America's tomorrow may look like. tags: tsou, America, politics, election, voting, generations, polarization, debate, danger, hope, trump, biden, compromise, Justin weller, lance jackson, devon McCain
Oct 1, 2020 • 39min
Are Charter Schools the Best Option?
There are more than 55 million students in primary and secondary schools in the United States. Justin and Lance are joined by Karen Dresden, the founding principal of Capital City Public Charter School, to discuss what charter schools are and if they might be a better option than traditional public schools. tags: tsou, education, policy, charter school, children, America, public school, lance jackson, Justin weller, karen dresden, funding, government, taxes, parenting, teachers, freedom
Sep 29, 2020 • 39min
California Says No to Gas Cars & Tech's Legal Shield Might Fall
California is banning the sale of new gas cars by 2035, we're on the cusp of a scientific revolution in baby-making, and the justice department proposes limits to big tech's legal shield that has protected them since the 90s. Justin, Lance, and Devon dive into all these topics in today's episode. tags: politics, parenting, technology, tsou, poly parenting, algorithms, facebook, instagram, twitter, snapchat, friendship, relationships, gas car, electric car, California, justin weller, lance jackson
Sep 24, 2020 • 39min
A March to Common Ground in Congress?
Something exceptional and unprecedented has happened in Washington. Justin and Lance outline the new COVID-19 relief bill and highlight how the house problem-solvers compromised on a plan that can benefit most Americans. tags: tsou, politics, congress, America, election, covid-19, stimulus check, education, internet, online, virtual, 2020, lance jackson, Justin weller
Sep 22, 2020 • 39min
Should the People Pick the President?
Would you be surprised to know that not every vote for the presidency counts the same? Justin and Lance are joined by Jesse Wegman, a member of the New York Times editorial board, to talk about the shortcomings of the electoral college and how a popular vote could benefit all Americans. tags: tsou, election, electoral college, rural america, coasts, ohio, swing states, republican, democrat, partisan, voting, congress, jesse wegman, Justin weller, lance jackson
Sep 17, 2020 • 39min
Where Does the GOP go From Here?
What's the future of the republican party and can it be saved? Justin and Lance discuss the future of the republican party and how it depends on the election this November. tags: tsou, politics, election, voting, president, republican, GOP, democrat, trump, biden, economy, Justin weller, lance jackson
Sep 15, 2020 • 39min
Half of Oklahoma Could go to the Indians
A recent 5 to 4 supreme court ruling could lead to nearly half of the state of Oklahoma being classified as indian country. Justin and Lance discuss what this means for indian reservations around the country and the history behind America's relationship with the native people. tags: tsou, indian, native, indigenous, America, trail of tears, stolen land, Oklahoma, tulsa, supreme court, Justin weller, lance jackson
Sep 10, 2020 • 39min
More Money for You? Congress Debates
Will you get another stimulus check from the government in 2020? Justin and lance cover the republican and the democrat's proposals for government spending in the age of COVID-19. tags: tsou, corona virus, covid-19, economy, education, health care, spending, government, politics, stimulus, jobs, election, trump, republican, democrat, Justin weller, lance jackson
