The State of Us
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.
Latest episodes
Oct 31, 2023 • 39min
8 Essential Tips to Manage Your Money in College
With the cost of college rising it is more important than ever to enter college with a detailed financial plan. Justin and Lance discuss 8 things that parents and students should consider before starting higher education. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, school, college, university, tuition, loans, credit, score, debt, purchase
Oct 26, 2023 • 39min
Interest Rates Impacting All Areas of Society Into the Future
More than $1.5 trillion in commercial property loans come due by the end of 2025 and banks are becoming more conservative with their lending. Justin and Lance discuss how continued high interest rates will impact buying cars, houses, and apartments. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, tax, interest, loans, bank, policy, card, credit, property, home, apartment, car
Oct 24, 2023 • 39min
Venmo, Cash App, Digital Wallet, Credit Card - What's Best?
Today's consumers have many options to pay for goods and services. Justin and Lance break down how each payment method works, which methods they use, and the inherent risks involved with each payment method to help you decide what is best for you. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, payment, cash, credit, debit, apps, venmo, cashapp, money, saving, bank, spending, debt, interest, wealth, interest, score
Oct 19, 2023 • 39min
Toxic Lead Cables Across America - Kids at Risk?
Telecom giants have left behind a large network of cables covered in toxic lead and they are contaminating the places that Americans live, play, and learn. Justin and Lance discuss the severity of lead exposure and how this issue has been neglected by large corporations and government agencies. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, lead, cables, verizon, att, tmobile, poisioning, school, playground, children, public health, epa, government, safety
Oct 17, 2023 • 39min
5 Ways the 2024 Election Will Make History
The 2024 election could be the second time in American history that there is a rematch for the presidency, and the novelties do not stop there. Justin and Lance break down 5 ways the expected rematch in the 2024 election will make history. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, donald trump, joe biden, america, united sates, voting, president, democracy, states, electoral college, politics, republican, democrat, government
Oct 12, 2023 • 39min
Apartment Owners in Trouble? Investors Love Self-Storage
Why are the debt costs of landlords skyrocketing in 2023? Justin and Lance discuss why more are investing in storage units with the expectation that Americans will continue to accumulate more stuff and what these trends mean for you as a consumer. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, property, money, investment, land, storage units, apartments, wealth, home, stuff, items, land, debt, landlord, cost, rent
Oct 10, 2023 • 39min
Nursing Homes, Living Rooms & Bathtubs Decline
The United States has lost 100 nursing homes per year over the last six years. Justin and Lance discuss how this is connected to the new housing trend of ditching bathtubs and combining essential rooms in the home. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, housing, home, family, money, finance, mortgage, bank, loan, interest, market, wealth, america, dream
Oct 5, 2023 • 39min
Scores in History Hit All-Time Low and the Power of the Spoken Word
Schools have sacrificed teaching history and civics in favor of prioritizing math, science, and reading. Justin and Lance discuss if this was a worthy sacrifice, and if the solution to low history scores lies in funding, allocating, or teaching. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, reading, math, science, history, civics, american, students, scores, tests, academics, high school, middle school, teach, learn
Oct 3, 2023 • 39min
The Five Stages of Trump Vs. Biden
American voters are going through all five stages of grief leading up to a likely rematch of the 2020 election in 2024. Justin and Lance touch on how different groups of the American population are reacting to a Trump and Biden rematch and assess different possibilities for 2024. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, trump, biden, voting, politics, government, president, 2020, 2024, republican, democrat
Sep 28, 2023 • 39min
"TikTok Brain" A New Term Used for Gen Z'ers
What do you remember about summer camp? Kids today can expect a call for medications and therapy accommodations. Justin and Lance discuss the role that TikTok and related platforms have on the mental health of children and the increased focus on mental issues. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, tiktok, social media, instagram, youtube, snapchat, addiction, children, phone, dopamine, gratification
