The State of Us

Hackers can use your posts, liked media, and internet consumption to learn everything they need to know about you. Justin and Lance discuss how to protect your online accounts with password managers, and how criminals are finding new creative ways to scam their victims. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, internet, social media, passwords, safety, hackers, encrypt, scam, email, instagram, fa...

Daily vaccination rates have slowed and now plateaued in the past few months. Justin and Lance discuss why some have held off on getting their shot, and why it is still important that those who are not vaccinated get their dose. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, vaccine, covid-19, pandemic, biden, trump, politics, johnson johnson, moderna, pfizer, biotechnology, mrna, science, immunology,...

The United States Supreme Court says that tribal police can search non-Indians who are found on reservations - the justice's unanimous decision further affirms the sovereignty for indigenous nations. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of this ruling and how the Navajo Nation became the largest Indian tribe. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, native american, indian, indigenous, navajo,...

Justin and Lance discuss how climate change is currently affecting the world, the challenges that lie ahead, and if there are any practical solutions that everyone can agree on. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, climate, environment, change, earth, global warming, emissions, water level, sea, wildlife, policy, government, policy, future

Facebook is trying to develop a social media platform that is designed to be a ‘safe space’ for children under the age of 13. Justin and Lance discuss why some states are fighting this effort and how parenting plays a role in the age of social media. Tags: tsou, Justin Weller, lance Jackson, children, Facebook, Instagram, social media, zuckerberg, internet, parenting

The city of Columbus, Ohio has made some progress to become a smarter city and some environmentalists are fighting against the installation of more solar panels. From driverless cars to rooftop gardens, Justin and Lance unpack Columbus' five-year, $50 million project. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, environment, climate change, global warming, columbus, ohio, smart city, solar panels, el...

President Biden signed a broad executive order that aims to promote competitive markets across the U.S. economy and limit corporate dominance. Justin and Lance discuss what industries are being targeted and have a larger conversation about America's capitalist culture. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, competition, biden, capitalism, markets, money, healthcare, airline, consumer, supply, d...

Republicans and Democrats are fighting for the American blue-collar vote. Justin and Lance discuss how this population of voters is shifting and question if a day of rest on Sunday could solve multiple contentious issues. tags: tsou, politics, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, democrat, republican, biden, trump, sunday, rest, race, work, blue collar, white collar, college, education, politicia...

A person's recent Google search history is a better predictor of suicide than their clinician's latest notes. Justin and Lance discuss how A.I. and big data could be used for good in the healthcare industry, and how this technology could potentially be extremely harmful if not deployed safely. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ai, technology, healthcare, doctor, medical, google, facebook,...

There is little doubt that the 2020 election captured the attention of the world. Justin and Lance are joined by Jon Grinspan, Curator of Political History at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, to discuss what the gilded years of 1865 - 1915 can teach us about modern politics. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, jon grinspan, america, history, election, president, money,...

As post-pandemic life becomes a reality, restaurants are set to boom back - but the experience might be different. Justin and Lance discuss the shortage of used cars in America and how restaurants are changing. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, restaurants, food, cars, used cars, pre-owned, ordering, menus, digital, eatery, app, bill, waiter, waitress, jobs, economy, family, time

President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have reached a broad infrastructure deal. The plan includes $579 billion additional dollars to what the government already spends on infrastructure. Justin and Lance discuss what is in this plan and ask if it is really bipartisan. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, president biden, bipartisan, voting, republican, democrat, sen...

The pandemic offered a slower-paced lifestyle that many Americans enjoyed more than the everyday hustle of pre-pandemic life. Justin and Lance discuss the future of labor and the American family. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, labor, work, money, family, leisure, jobs, economy, pandemic, free time, schedule, week, time, America, politics, hours

Generation Z is lonelier than millennials and more reluctant to embrace the responsibilities of adulthood. From social media to parenting, Justin and Lance discuss the many roots that are causing our young people to suffer from more anxiety, depression, and lower levels of motivation. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, gen z, depression, anxiety, lonliness, motivation, technology, millennials, ge...

The Trump and Biden presidential poll was the worst missed prediction in forty years. Justin and Lance discuss why Americans place so much emphasis on presidential polls, polarization among county lines, and the showmanship of American Politics. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, america, trump, biden, republican, democrat, polls, campaign, election, workers, economy, voting, pola...

Democrat's sweeping voting rights law could work by getting rid of many voting restrictions. Justin and Lance discuss the implications of this law and how their integration will change voting in America. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, democrat, republican, politics, election, government, money, ads, public, law

A $15 minimum wage may crush teen employment and older millennials are finally starting to close the wealth gap with older generations. Justin and Lance discuss the nature of the American economy and the challenges that future generations face. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, economy, politics, minimum wage, technology, government, gen z, house, ownership, money, generations

The number of college grads has increased since 2009, but the number of students graduating with education degrees has fallen. Justin and Lance discuss how summer school is helping students and how a few changes in education could improve our country. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, teaching, learning, summer, training, work, college, graduation, economy, jobs

What is the truth behind Biden's $6 trillion budget and where exactly is this money going? Justin and Lance break down discretionary spending and point how Congress might be holding America back from success. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, congress, biden, democrat, budget, spending, money, economy, jobs, taxes, education, military, roads, pandemic, government, balanced

What can a rural town teach us about American politics? Justin and Lance discuss how a small logging town came together to solve an issue and how that relates to the larger climate change crisis facing the world. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, earth, logging, rural, city, climate change, global warming, environment, economy, jobs, science, agreement, discussion, money, compromise

As of July 2019, 138 of 193 UN Member States and 2 Non-Member States have recognized Palestine as an independent power. Justin and Lance discuss why Israel and Palestine started fighting and the history of the feud. tags: tsou, palestine, isreal, war, history, oil, america, politics, economy, territory, freedom, fight, middle east, land, international, crisis

The republican's post-Trump trauma - can the party incorporate some of its political positions while moving past some of Trump's questionable styles? Justin and Lance discuss the future of the GOP and the possibility of new political parties. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, republican, democrat, parties, voting, government, politics, right wing

The CDC has released updated guidelines regarding the usage of masks for fully vaccinated individuals. Justin and Lance breakdown the nuances of the guidelines and ask what is the path for a new normal. tags: tsou, mask, cdc, vaccine, covid, corona virus, pandemic, healthcare, government, rights, doctor, america, justin weller, lance jackson

2021 college graduates are graduating in one of the hottest job markets in history. Unfortunately, there are a lot of other people also trying to take advantage of this as America opens back up. Justin and Lance discuss how competitive it is to get a job for college grads, and how applicants can stand out in a virtual world. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, jobs, college, interview, apply...

In 2020, more than half of young people aged 18-29 lived at home with their parents. Justin and Lance discuss the shift of young people to rural communities and ask if intentions behind actions are important in modern society. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, rural, economy, intentions, housing, jobs, college, development, money, career, city, country, corporate