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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Nov 16, 2018 • 52min
FDA Looks to Ban Menthol in Tobacco Products
The new rules proposed by the FDA would eliminate about one-third of the cigarettes sold annually. The goal is to curb teen use of tobacco which has been on the rise with vaping products. Justin and Lance discuss to what extent the government should regulate drugs and other products.
Nov 14, 2018 • 47min
Amazon's New HQ & Five Below - Signs of a Changing Economy
Amazon just announced the two locations for its second H.Q. Five Below sells items for $5 or less and has seen tremendous success at its brick and mortar locations. What do these companies tell us about the future of technology and the economy? Justin and Lance are joined by author, podcast host, and business consultant Jon Umstead to examine this question.
Nov 12, 2018 • 35min
New Credit Scores in 2019 & What They Mean
UltraFICO scores are on the way. How will this change your ability to get credit, what are the risks, and is there a better option? Justin and Lance breakdown everything you should know.
Nov 9, 2018 • 49min
The Placebo Effect - Is it Real?
New research may indicate that the Placebo Effect is a biological process. These findings open the door to larger philosophical questions and how people view the world. Justin and Lance share their thoughts on the research and discuss the philosophical outlooks.
Nov 7, 2018 • 45min
Post 2018 Election - What's Next?
The mid-terms are over and the Democrats and Republicans have made gains. What are the key takeaways and where do we go from here? Justin and Lance explore the results and what they mean.
Nov 5, 2018 • 41min
Democrats and Republicans Have Major Problems
With the election looming, Democrats are facing some short-term problems and Republicans must address their long-term future. Justin and Lance explain the current shortcomings of both parties.
Nov 2, 2018 • 44min
The State of the Race - Everything You Should Know
What's happening in Texas, dark money for Democrats, President Trump's ideas, and more. Justin and Lance run through the state of the election as it stands now.
Oct 31, 2018 • 34min
Should Birthright Citizenship End?
President Trump floated the idea of attempting to end birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants with an executive order. Is this legal and could this work? Justin and Lance also explore the larger questions raised by this fascinating topic.
Oct 29, 2018 • 43min
Google Wants Kids to be Internet Awesome
The digital world is increasingly being woven into the fabric of education. To what extent should companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft be allowed to educate kids on internet citizenship? Should the responsibility be on parents or education systems to teach kids about digital responsibility?
Oct 26, 2018 • 44min
Amazon vs Sears Employees
Sears was a pillar of American success in the 1950s and '60s. Adjusted for inflation, how would its employees fare against the new American icon, Amazon? People have, on average, less buying power than they did 50 and 60 years ago, but what about their benefits? Justin and Lance share some historical perspective and talk about the lazy millennial myth.
