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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Dec 17, 2018 • 33min
Democrats & Republicans New Healthcare Problem
A district judge in Texas struck down the Affordable Care Act last week and the decision has raised some interesting questions. Is the individual mandate constitutional? What do Democrats and Republicans in Congress need to do to fix healthcare?Tags: healthcare, health, care, judge, texas, obama, obamacare, president, trump, democrat, republican, ruling, supreme, court, truechat, bipartisan, legislation
Dec 14, 2018 • 35min
The Gig Economy's Uncertain Future
Is the iPhone to blame for the gig economy? What will the future of jobs on demand be? Justin and Lance discuss the economic, political, and cultural ramifications of the gig economy.tags: politics, economy, economics, gig, job, jobs, millennials, generation, future, technology, tech, truechat, justin t weller, lance jackson
Dec 12, 2018 • 34min
New Rules for the Speaker of the House in 2019
The House of Representatives may get more bipartisan starting in 2019. Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist for No Labels, explains what Nancy Pelosi has agreed to change and why it will make a difference.tags: politics, government, speaker, house, representatives, democrat, republican, nancy pelosi, paul, ryan donald trump, president, bipartisan, truechat, no labels, congress
Dec 10, 2018 • 36min
Should Kids Do Chores & Why Are Non-Voters Younger?
A recent study indicates that the best predictor of a child's success is whether they did chores as a young kid. How can you make your child do chores and what does that have to do with voting? Justin T. Weller and Lance Jackson discuss the answers to this question.Politics, kids, parenting, future, generation, parent, child, chores, chore, house, family, study, tips
Dec 3, 2018 • 35min
Global Growth Slows - Is This What Trump Wanted?
In the wake of the G-20 summit, President Trump says that progress has been made with China. Global growth is recoiling, but was this all part of Mr. Trump's plan? Justin and Lance explore whether or not Trump's trade war is being successful so far.
Nov 28, 2018 • 35min
Trump on Tear Gas at the Border - GM Closing Plants
The television "news" media has been in an uproar this week. Justin and Lance share their insight on the situation at the U.S. and Mexico border. They also discuss the GM Ohio plant closing and what it might mean for Republicans in 2020.
Nov 26, 2018 • 35min
Is the Future of Tech Our Choice?
Nov 23, 2018 • 35min
Spotify Plans to Change Podcasting
With podcasting on the rise, household names like Spotify and Pandora are looking for ways to improve the industry and monetize the effects. How will they help podcasting and what new challenges might come to the surface as a result? Justin and Lance discuss the answers.
Nov 21, 2018 • 34min
Disney's Princess Problem in the Age of #MeToo
How should Disney and other entertainment organizations handle the current conversations around how women are portrayed? Justin and Lance discuss the challenges and best solutions for these kinds of organizations.
Nov 19, 2018 • 41min
Thanksgiving Food & Traditions
Justin and Lance share their Thanksgiving traditions and some insight into great food.
