The State of Us
TrueChat
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 18, 2019 • 38min
YouTube to Remove More "Offensive" Content
In a blog post, YouTube announced that it would further restrict content by removing videos and banning creators that were claiming one race or ethnic group was superior to another. Is this crossing the line of free speech? Justin and Lance discuss this issue and share their perspective at TrueChat.tags: politics, government, content, youtube, free speech, ban, restrict, remove, google, alphabet, business, policy, opinion, tsou, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson
Jun 13, 2019 • 35min
Career & Tech Education Increase Substantially
Career and technical education options are increasing while full-time MBA programs are decreasing. What does this say about the direction of education and is this a positive move? Justin and Lance breakdown the data.tags: education, higher, college, technical, careers, options, future, government, politics, policy, programs, truechat, tsou, justin weller, lance jackson
Jun 11, 2019 • 37min
Is There a Looming Water Crisis?
The United Nations is forecasting that two-thirds of the world's population may soon face issues with access to water. Why haven't you heard more about this and will it affect you? Justin and Lance have the answers.tags: climate, change, issues, warming, water, crisis, looming, politics, government, united states, truechat, tsou, discussion, facts, informed, debate, justin weller, lance jackson
Jun 6, 2019 • 34min
Unfair Advantages on the SAT & ACT
New data suggests some kids are getting extra time on standardized tests and they don't need it. Who's to blame and what's the larger problem? Justin & Lance explore testing for education.tags: education, school, college, politics, news, fair, unfair, advantages, privilege, private schools, test, testing, ACT, SAT, reform, tsou, justin t weller, lance jackson, truechat
Jun 4, 2019 • 36min
The Most Powerful Prince You've Never Heard Of
He might be the richest man in the world and he runs a county with fewer citizens than Rhode Island. Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates was a close friend of the United States, but recently has been going his own way. Why should you care? Lance and Justin share their insight on this little known, yet powerful prince.tags: politics, government, republican, democrat, independent, fair, president trump, prince Mohammed, UAE, USA, United Arab Emirates, tsou, truechat, justin t weller, lance jackson
May 22, 2019 • 39min
The Fate of Millennials is Unclear
The largest generation in the workforce today is worse off in most categories than all other living generations. What unique challenges do Millennials face and how can they overcome them? Justin and Lance explore this issue.tags: issues, politics, government, policy, truechat, tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, millennial, technology, poverty, wages, economy, birth rate, home ownership
May 14, 2019 • 38min
Is It Time to Break Up Facebook?
Is Facebook a monopoly and shout the FTC split the company? Justin and Lance examine an op-ed written by the co-founder of Facebook suggesting that the social media giant has grown too big.tags: politics, news, technology, congress, democrats, republicans, Facebook, mark zuckerberg, debate, chris hughes, justin t weller, tsou, lance jackson, truechat
May 9, 2019 • 33min
Walmart Raises the Minimum Age for Tobacco
After criticism from the FDA, Walmart and other retailers are raising the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase tobacco products. This is in response to a recent increase in teen use of vape pens and e-cigarettes. Justin, Lance, and Caleb discuss if this will solve the problem and what else can be done.tags: politics, news, walmart, tobacco, teens, education, age, requirements, issues, debate, truechat, tsou, justin t weller, lance jackson, caleb spinner
May 2, 2019 • 34min
Who is the Winner of the Mueller Investigation?
With the recent testimony of William Barr, the Russia investigation continues. Who is the real winner in the aftermath of the Mueller report, President Trump, the Democrats, or someone else? Justin and Lance share their consensus on the issue.tags: politics, news, information, current events, mueller, trump, barr, democrats, republicans, independents, investigation, campaign, truechat, justin weller, lance jackon, tsou
Apr 25, 2019 • 41min
Could Progressive Capitalism Save America?
Some 90% of Americans have seen their incomes stagnate or decline in the past 30 years. What's the solution, progressive capitalism? Justin and Lance examine what would seem to be an oxymoron.tags: politics, economy, business, money, wages, income, earnings, news, government, republican, democrat, tsou, independent, capitalism, progressive, conservative, truechat, justin t weller, lance jackson
