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
May 9, 2023 • 39min
AI Questions to Get Your Blood Boiling
Should we create rules that govern AI and should AI have the ability to alter these rules? Justin and Lance discuss what decisions AI should be able to make and the ethics of logical decision-making. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, artificial intelligence, computer, tech, ethics
May 4, 2023 • 39min
Americas Parking Problem - South Has Strongest Jobs - Red States = Clean Energy
America has a problem with parking: we have too many parking spots. Additionally, Justin and Lance touch on why the South is seeing the most job outlook growth in the nation and why Republican states are leading the movement toward clean energy.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, politics, government, cars, parking, travel, money, jobs, solar, land, farm, republican, democrat, economy
May 2, 2023 • 39min
Gen Z is Rising in the Workforce: What We All Must Know
Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, Vice President of Human Capital at the Conference Board, to discuss what Generation Z values in the workplace and how employers can prepare to recruit the next generation of workers. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, robin erickson, conference board, economics, labor, gen z, boomer, millennial, money, salary
Apr 27, 2023 • 39min
Fox and CNN Part Ways With Carlson and Lemon - The Future of News?
CNN and Fox News have decided to part ways with Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson, respectively. What do these separations say about the current state of journalism? Justin and Lance break down the danger of a hyper-nationalized news cycle. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, news, tucker carlson, Don Lemon, CNN, fox, national, journalism, fired, local, politics, government
Apr 25, 2023 • 39min
Clean Energy Needs What Indians Have
How much are we willing to take from others to solve a problem we created? Justin and Lance discuss a Native American tribe that is waiting for the government to grant them permission to use the land they own.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, native American, land, climate change, money, politics
Apr 20, 2023 • 39min
Ghosting, Why We Ignore Friends for Phones and What to Do About It
Is ghosting someone a reasonable solution to avoid difficult situations? Justin and Lance discuss why we shouldn't avoid hard conversations and why some people look at their phones during a conversation. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, technology, family, conversation, friends, ghosting, texting
Apr 18, 2023 • 39min
The Issues at Play With Abortion Pills - What You Need to Know
How should drugs that have multiple modalities of treatment be regulated by the FDA? Justin and Lance discuss why the distribution of abortion drugs could be more complex than a political or moral dilemma. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, medicine, abortion, government, policy, politics, healthcare, baby, pills, drugs, united states
Apr 13, 2023 • 39min
Return of US Manufacturing? EPA Rule Changes
The United States is incentivizing car manufacturers to start producing more EV components in the United States. How will more EVs on the road impact the way we power our vehicles and the cost of power in the United States? tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ev, drive, car, road, electric vehicle, money, economy, energy, power, gas, government, policy, biden, democrat
Apr 11, 2023 • 39min
School is for Wasting Time and Money?
What is the purpose of education? If the overwhelming majority of people do not remember information from their schooling, why do we teach the things that we teach? Justin and Lance answer these questions and look into the future of education. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, school, education, college, high school, career, money, learning, skills, job, work, challenge, difficult
Apr 6, 2023 • 39min
Supermarkets of the Future vs Small Towns
What does the supermarket of the future look like and how will it impact small towns around the country? From in-store restaurants to data tracking, Justin and Lance discuss the changes that could be coming to a supermarket near you. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, supermarket, shopping, walmart, target, kroger, grocery, money, spend, savings, food, meal, budget, information, data
