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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Jun 30, 2020 • 39min
Russia's Secret Effort to Destabilize the West
The group known as Unit 29155 is one of many components that make up President Vladimir Putin's hybrid warfare efforts to undermine Western democracies. Justin and Lance take you inside the story and explain its importance.tags: politics, news, current events, russia, united states, america, putin, trump, president, foreign, war, relations, tsou, peace, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson
Jun 25, 2020 • 39min
Challenges of Faith and Mental Health in 2020
In most industries, federal law protects workers with disabilities including mental illness. Church is an exception. Pastors are regularly fired for disclosing mental health problems. Justin and Lance discuss why this happening and how conversations about mental health ae changing. tags: religion, tsou, christian, jesus, god, pastor, job, mental health, fired, unemployment, faith, church, bible, lance jackson, justin weller
Jun 23, 2020 • 39min
What Your Workplace Will Look Like After COVID-19
The unemployment rate jumped to 14.7% possibly putting the U.S. in the greatest recession since the Great Depression. Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erikson, a principle researcher in human capital, to discuss the lasting effects of these unprecedented times. tags: tsou, economy, politics, pandemic, recession, covid-19, corona virus, money, unemployment, jobs, recovery, justin weller, lance jackson
Jun 18, 2020 • 39min
Should You Buy an Electric Car in 2020?
The fuel efficiency of cars and light trucks operating in electric mode is equivalent to about 100 miles a gallon. Are electric cars a viable option for most consumers or are they a niche that cannot be scaled to the masses? Justin and Lance answer this question and debunk some common myths about battery powered cars. tags: tsou, cars, electric cars, tesla, Chevy, gm, combustion engine, battery, travel, innovation, trucks, consumer, justin weller, lance jackson
Jun 16, 2020 • 39min
Why You Need Pain
Pain - a reality that all of the world's population experiences. Emotional and physical, this universal truth is something we don't spend enough time examining. Justin and Lance are joined by Lisa Olstein, an author of four poetry collections and recent book Pain Studies, to discuss how this universal feeling couldn't be more different for everyone. tags: tsou, pain studies, pain, emotional, physical, poet, poetry, lisa olstein, justin weller, lance jackson, perception, empathy, feeling, literature
Jun 11, 2020 • 39min
Addressing Racism and Policing in America
Your zip code is a better predictor of your life expectancy than your cholesterol, blood pressure, and even your genetic code. Justin and Lance address racism and policing in America as citizens across the nation protest and demand social change. tags: tsou, protest, racism, race, housing, police, defund, white, black, america, politics, social issues, social change, activism, riot, looting, peaceful protest, justin weller, lance jackson
Jun 9, 2020 • 39min
Five Ways to Fix College
The admissions process can be stressful, unpredictable, and seemingly irrational. The race of getting into college has generated armies of test prep tutors, college counselors, and a wave of over bearing parents. Justin and Lance discuss some ways that the college admissions process could improve. tags: tsou, college, high school, admissions, diversity, essay, act, sat, athletes, university, education, student, teacher, counselor, lance jackson, justin weller
Jun 4, 2020 • 39min
The Danger of Hong Kong & the U.S.
Hong Kong's protest movement is in crisis. The tactics that pushed officials to retreat are at times inadequate against an aggressive police force, fear of the Corona Virus, and a Chinese communist party that has run out of patience. Justin and Lance discuss the many dangers in Hing Kong and why it's relevant to the US. tags: hong kong, china, tsou, america, communism, trade war, corona virus, covid-19, freedom, democracy, protest, lance jackson, justin weller
Jun 2, 2020 • 39min
Is There Intelligent Life Beyond Earth?
In the second installation of discussing Cosmos: Possible Worlds, Justin and Lance are again joined by Ann Druyan to discuss humans place in the universe and to put our existence into perspective. tags: tsou, universe, space, cosmos, ann druyan, human, justin weller, lance jackson, earth, stars, national geographic
May 28, 2020 • 39min
The Future of Cash Money
About 90% of the money in the world is held digitally. Digital money has arrived and it is here to stay. Justin, Lance, and Bradley discuss the world of digital transactions and how different generations perceive money. tags: tsou, money, currency, transactions, digital, cashapp, venmo, economy, covid-19, dollars, value, internet, trillions, cash, justin weller, lance jackson
