The State of Us

Counterintuitively, the wage gap widens as women attain higher levels of education. Justin, Lance, and Olivia discuss the probable reasons for this gap, as well as detail the experience of women seeking higher education. Tags: Justin T. Weller, Lance Jackson, Olivia Jackson, TSOU, wage gap, pay gap, women, college, higher education, equality, men, graduation, money, power, politics, economy

The price companies will pay for recyclables has plummeted in the fast few years. What can states do and what opportunities exist for the future? Justin, Lance, and Bradley discuss recycling.tags: economy, china, business, global warming, climate change, recycle, clothes, fashion, future, justin weller, tsou, truechat, lance jackson, bradley butsch

About 90% of workers say that they feel it is at least moderately important that their organization is involved in social change according to a recent report from The Conference Board. Justin and Lance are joined by Dr. Robin Erickson and Amanda Popiela, the two authors of the report.tags: social, issues, change, politics, rights, workers, economy, business, leadership, life, truechat, tsou, the conference board, justin weller, lance jackson

Nearly one out of every two Americans used at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days. The United States has some of the highest prescription costs worldwide and the QALY method might be able to lower prices. Justin and Lance explore the pros and cons.tags: health care, medicine, prescription, doctor, economy, politics, politician, republican, democrat, tsou, truechat, insurance, justin weller, lance jackson

Today, the U.S. is facing slowing population growth and struggling rural economies. What does history tell us about how immigrants might be part of the solution? Justin and Lance are joined by A.K. Sandoval-Strauz, author of the new book, Barrio America.tags: immigration, politics, history, culture, racism, race, mexican, american, black, white, racial, tension, economy, tsou, truechat, justin weller, lane jackson

A recent Pew Research Survey shows that 85% of Americans are in favor of policy to restrict automation. Should we be concerned about automation and what does history tell us?tags: politics, jobs, economy, worker, pay, wages, robot, automation, technology, news, careers, tsou, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson

With the largest deviation in gas prices nationwide since 2005 and Tesla delivering a record number of electric cars, a lot is happening in the auto industry. What's on the horizon and what can we do to repair our infrastructure? Justin and Lance discuss.tags: economy, gas, prices, infrastructure, roads, streets, repair, cars, trucks, highway, travel, united states, tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, truechat

Since 2010, New York City has seen a net loss of 900,000 citizens according to the Census Bureau. Justin and Lance analyze why this is happening and the effects of this trend. tags: economy, politics, money, lifestyle, work, life, balance, kids, millennials, gen x, city, country, urbana, rural, tsou, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson

Based on economic trends over the last decade, it would seem America is becoming more divided. However, a recent gathering in Texas speaks to the contrary. Justin and Lance discuss our nation's divide and talk about the path forward.tags: politics, news, divide, republican, democrat, poll, debate, conversation, media, government, donald trump, tsou, president, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson

With an average balance of more than $8,000 per credit card per American household, how credit ratings work effects most U.S. citizens. Justin and Lance review six myths and some of the things that can be done to positively influence your score.tags: economy, money, credit, cards, lending, mortgage, score, borrow, congress, politics, financial, how to, tsou, student loans, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson