The State of Us

The pandemic has unfolded differently than many healthcare experts predicted as covid negative patients are suffering the most in the overwhelmed healthcare system. Justin and Lance discuss how rural healthcare facilities are struggling with providing for all patients while dealing with the recent COVID-19 surge. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, covid, pandemic, healthcare, emergency room...

Republicans are filling up local government offices and democrats are neglecting middle America - what's next? Justin and Lance discuss how the democrats managed to win the White House while losing Ohio & Florida. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, republican, democrat, GOP, voting, president, election, local, rural, biden, trump, clinton

Beef prices are reaching record highs, but ranchers are not cashing in on this $66 billion industry. Justin and Lance discuss why many ranchers are struggling to sell their products for profit, and touch on the history of monopolies in the United States. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, beef, farmers, business, economy, monopoly, ranch, cattle, auction, butcher, bankrupt

"In China, my son had to study hard. In America, he has to bring a healthy snack to school." Justin and Lance discuss how American schools are hurting our children by not teaching them the skills of toughness and perseverance.

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 land they own. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, native American, land, climate change, money, politics

How would having six political parties change how America approaches and solves issues? Justin and Lance break down six possible new political parties and reveal which party they belong to. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, political, parties, voting, people, politics, america, republican, democrat, polticians, individualism, constitution

With millennials being the largest living generation in the United States, they now account for more than half of home purchase loan applications. Justin and Lance discuss the pros and cons of homeownership and break down how millennials are rethinking how they buy homes. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, home, ownership, finance, investment, money, economy, family, house

What can you do in your personal life to help combat climate change? Justin and Lance discuss the natural gas shortages ahead of winter and how to make your kitchen less wasteful. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, green, environment, economy, natural gas, coal, fossil feul, government, money, solar, wind, food, kitchen

4.3 million workers are missing and U.S. jobless claims reach a 52 year low. Justin and Lance discuss three potential options to solve the labor shortage issue in the United States. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, labor, immigration, money, capitalism, automation, jobs, career, worker, unemployed, hiring

Do generational stereotypes exist? Justin and Lance break down five different generational myths from climate change, cancel culture, jobs, and more. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, generations, stereotypes, career, climate change, cancel culture, youth

How likely is another civil war? Justin and Lance discuss how the history of state's rights in America has led to some of the most contentious issues in our nation's history. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, united states, constitution, rights, states, government, politics, civil war, independence, history

How do companies gain trust and what do they do to regain it once it's been lost? Justin and Lance are joined by Sandra Sucher, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, to answer these questions and more. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Sandra Sucher, harvard, business, trust, economy, money, consumer, buyer, leadership, apology, sales, marketing

Biden has warned Putin that the invasion of Ukraine will be met with economic and possibly other consequences. Justin and Lance discuss why Putin cares about Ukraine and ask how far Putin can go until the United States will intervene. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackosn, russia, ukraine, united states, economy, putin, biden, money, military, territory, crimea, land, power, soviet union

80% of Gen Z investors have claimed that they have taken on debt to invest. Justin and Lance discuss why Gen Z is getting more involved in investing even though they are not getting more educated in investing. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, investing, gen z, money, economy, crypto, education, advisor, finance, stocks

How will the labor shortage change your holiday shopping and how are companies adjusting? Justin and Lance discuss how companies are using a combination of e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores to bring consumers the store of the future. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, holiday, shopping, shipping, online, ecommerce, store, consumer, company, business, economy

94% of teachers in Ohio are white, but diversity is rising fastest in the midwest. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of diversity in education and touch on what barriers there are to achieve careers in education. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, teaching, diversity, inclusion, equity, midwest, ohio

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

The national composition of college students in the United States is nearly 60% women and 40% men. Justin and Lance discuss why men are saying no to college, and examine what societal, educational, and economic factors are leading to that decision. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, men, college, women, healthcare, teaching, nurse, society, philosophy, history, work ethic, discip...

Justin and Lance discuss how their families celebrate Thanksgiving, and what parts of the meal they are responsible for preparing. Also, they break down the importance of telling family stories and how sharing these stories can benefit your life. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, thanksgiving, meal, holidays, family, celebration, cooking, food, gathering, stories, turkey

Historically, the opposing party is very likely to win the midterm elections - and 2022 is looking like it will be no exception. Justin and Lance discuss the Republican's advantages heading into the 2022 midterm elections and explain how gerrymandering is used by both parties. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, election, voting, gerrymandering, democrat, republican

A recent survey found that 93% of college freshmen trust their parents while only 36% of them trust major media outlets. Justin and Lance discuss how children are struggling with mental health, and how rural America is disproportionately affected by mental health challenges because of desolate economic, healthcare, and labor statistics. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, rural america, jobs...

The Constitution has not had a significant change in over 50 years. Justin and Lance discuss some amendments that are in the conversation of being added to the constitution. From abortion, labor unions, global policy, and digital privacy - Justin and Lance weigh in on each proposed amendment's utility. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, tsou, constitution, amendments, government, politics, americ...

Will the gas station as we know it disappear in the next decade? Justin and Lance answer this question and discuss how the natural gas shortage will affect your life. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, green, energy, oil, natural gas, heating cooling, winter, politics, economy, electric car, solar, gas stations, charging, fueling

Biden's revised spending plan covers healthcare, climate change, education, child care, taxes, housing, food aid, elder care, and immigration. Justin and Lance discuss how resources are being allocated in Biden's plan and how it might affect you. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, taxes, education, immigration, elder care, food aid, climate change, joe biden

What will decide the 2022 midterms - achievements, historical precedent, money, covid, or all the above? Justin and Lance break down how the midterms usually play out from a historical context, but also note how the 2022 midterms have seen massive voter interest and financial support. tags: tsou, justin weller, lacne jackson, politics, voting, midterms, democrat, republican, senate, house, money,...