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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Aug 22, 2018 • 36min
Cohen Pleads Guilty, Manafort Convicted, What's It Mean for Trump?
Paul Manafort was convicted of eight different counts. Michael Cohen plead guilty, admitting that Trump directed him to pay two women to keep silent. What's this mean for the President?
Aug 20, 2018 • 36min
Afghanistan and the U.S. May Pursue Peace With the Taliban
After 17 years and several recent setbacks, the Afghan government has proposed a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban. Does the U.S. support this and is there a better option?
Aug 16, 2018 • 30min
Consumer Debt Hits a New High
U.S. households now have more than $13.3 trillion in debt. Delinquency rates are down, but is the economy at risk and how can the lending process be revamped?
Aug 13, 2018 • 38min
The Looming Labor Shortage
In June, the number of available jobs exceeded the number of unemployed Americans. Is a labor shortage on the horizon and what would that mean for the economy?
Aug 10, 2018 • 36min
U.S. Punishes Russia With Sanctions
A new round of U.S. sanctions are set to go into effect later this month. What is the Trump administrations strategy and how will Russia react? Is there a better option?
Aug 9, 2018 • 29min
Make the Speaker Bipartisan to Save the House
Can the gridlock in Congress be broken? No Labels thinks so. Ryan Clancy, the Chief Strategist for the organization, joins Justin and Lance to explain the Speaker Project.
Aug 8, 2018 • 29min
Make the Speaker Bipartisan to Save the House
Can the gridlock in Congress be broken? No Labels thinks so. Ryan Clancy, the Chief Strategist for the organization, joins Justin and Lance to explain the Speaker Project.
Aug 6, 2018 • 36min
Optimism as an Aid for the Poor
There are numerous anti-poverty programs teaching people to have a positive outlook. Can this be applied in the United States and what else must be done?
Aug 2, 2018 • 44min
More Than 2,000 Women & Children in Detention Camps
The wives and children of former ISIS fighters are being held in detention camps with no foreseeable way out. What's happening in the middle east and what role does the U.S. play?
Aug 1, 2018 • 41min
What to Do When the Hospital Is 100 Miles Away?
Should healthcare be restricted based on where you live? Some communities are lacking essential services. Justin and Lance share solutions to this pressing issue.
