The State of Us
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.
Latest episodes
Aug 22, 2023 • 39min
The Generational Guide to Everything that Matters
What is important to people from gen z to baby boomers? Justin and Lance discuss how the generations view work attire, reading, and hand-me-downs. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, generations, millenials, gen z, baby boomers, silent generation, work, clothes, reading, opinion
Aug 17, 2023 • 39min
Where Does the Public Stand on Supreme Court Decisions?
The Supreme Court has made many contentious rulings in recent history - where does the public stand on these rulings? Justin and Lance discuss the public dissent on the issues of affirmative action, native american child care, and religious rights. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, supreme court, government, politics, constitution, voting, united states, democrat, republican, affirmative action, religion, partisan
Aug 15, 2023 • 39min
Kids Can't Read and Schools to Blame for Suicide?
One-third of children in the United States are reading below a comprehension level. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of teaching reading, the ills of standardized education, and the role of education in children's mental health. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, reading, education, teaching, mantal health, school, children, students
Aug 10, 2023 • 39min
Does Social Media Harm Teens? It's Difficult to Prove
How should the risk associated with social media use be communicated and regulated? Justin and Lance discuss why it's hard to prove the dangers of social media and question how these products should be regulated to ensure the consumers are safe and knowledgeable. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, social media, facebook, meta, instagram, twitter, youtube, research, academic, danger, safety, online, usage, screentime, addiction, depression, mental health
Aug 8, 2023 • 39min
No Labels to Save America?
Most Americans are not excited about a Biden and Trump rematch for the 2024 election. Justin and Lance are joined by Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist at No Labels, to discuss how No Labels is working to empower the common sense majority. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ryan clancy, no labels, voting, democracy, republican, democrat, president, biden, trump, america, partisan
Aug 3, 2023 • 39min
Is Life Better Than in 1980?
How have real wages grown since 1980 but the quality of life has decreased? Justin and Lance discuss modern financial problems like housing, family dynamics, and cost of living. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, cost of living, housing, family, planning, college, house, retirement, mortgage, wages, salary
Aug 1, 2023 • 39min
Threads, Twitter, Musk and AI
While the potential of AI is very promising, we still aren't sure of the best way to use it. Companies like xAI, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft are all racing to fully harness the power of AI. Justin and Lance discuss Musk's plans with X, and how Zuckerberg is challenging X with Threads. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, elon musk, mark zuckerberg, apple, microsoft, facebook, meta, tesla, x, twitter, apple, ai, artificial intelligence, business, leadership, money, profit
Jul 27, 2023 • 39min
Milk in Schools, Homework & Book Bans
What is changing in public education? From milk to books, Justin and Lance discuss what our students should be able to consume while they are at school. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, school, milk, books, ban, education, public, high school, middle school, elementary, learning
Jul 25, 2023 • 39min
Failures of Globalization
Globalization has led to the creation of large new labor markets, better technologies, and the prevention of a third world war. Justin and Lance discuss how events in recent history have slowed the success of globalization and ask what price we are willing to pay for the benefits of globalization. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, globalization, jobs, money, economy, united states, india, china, russia, africa, politics, war
Jul 20, 2023 • 39min
Voters Dread the 2024 Election and GOP Shifts Tactics
Voters are not looking forward to a repeat of the 2020 election - how will this impact voter turnout and the outcome of the 2024 election? Justin and Lance discuss the candidates running for the presidency and how the parties manipulate voter consensus. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, president, 2024, election, government, politics, money
