The State of Us

Should law enforcement have the right to the passcode on your smartphone? Justin and Lance discuss the ethical, constitutional, and judicial implications of this question. tags: tsou, law, police, phone, information, ethics, court, enforcement, justice, technology, iPhone, android, passcode, password, privacy, Justin weller, lance jackson

A number of federal departments were hacked by Russia which possibly compromised many sensitive court files. Justin and Lance discuss how Russia may benefit from climate change, and if we should declare war on Russia or just Putin. tags: tsou, russia, putin, safety, hack, internet, America, biden, election, communist, dictator, climate change, farming, land, Justin weller, lance jackson

A massive group of people have organized where they collectively hold a seat at the poker table - which was previously invite-only. Justin and Lance discuss the cost of single investors, the case for investing in bitcoin, and when to tap into social security. tags: tsou, money, economy, stock market, investing, game stop, amc, wall street, America, reddit, Justin weller, lance jackson, risk

America went from being #1 for children's education in the 1950s, to being #24 in 2015. Justin and Lance discuss what is the cause of our country's education crisis and how can we get on the right track. tags: tsou, education, teachers, teachings, educate, school, college, children, learning, learn, policy, standards, Justin weller, lance jackson

Many Americans are questioning whether America is the best place to live. Justin and Lance breakdown some stats in order to compare America and Canada, and have a larger discussion about quality of life. tags: tsou, Canada, America, united states, healthcare, life, quality, guns, economy, politics, prime minister, president, Justin weller, lance jackson

President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan has been unveiled. Justin and Lance discuss if this plan will really stimulate the economy and how raising the federal minimum wage will impact America. tags: tsou, economy, stimulus, money, president biden, democrat, republican, politics, voting, minimum wage, stimulus package, check, Justin weller, lance jackson

Trump's main social media megaphones Twitter and Facebook have both made moves to indefinitely remove him from their platforms. Justin and Lance discuss if this decision was warranted and have a bigger conversation about free speech in America. tags: tsou, social media, twitter, facebook, apple, google, big tech, trump, conservative, Justin weller, lance jackson

National politics may be paralyzed by partisanship, but local communities are coming together to get things done. Justin and Lance touch on the relationship between local and federal governments. tags: tsou, government, local, federal, president, issues, people, Justin weller, lance jackson, power, freedom, policy, politics, republican, democrat.

Should President Trump be impeached and removed from office? What are you willing to sacrifice for what you believe in? Justin and Lance discuss the paths that could be taken as the Biden Administration transitions to The White House. tags: tsou, politics, trump, biden, inauguration, republican, democrat, power, president, impeach, Justin weller, lance Jackson TrueChat

Google and Facebook have decided to team up against a possible anti-trust action according to a filed lawsuit. Justin and Lance decide if the actions these companies are making should be considered monopolistic behavior. tags: tsou, facebook, google, monopoly, business, internet, social media, search, tech, privacy, competition, firefox, yahoo, Justin weller, lance jackson

Justin and Lance talk about everything from flying taxi development, what might surprise you about recycling, and the bill everyone might pay for the growing student loan crisis. tags: tsou, recycling, trash, garbage, college, education, economy, loans, taxi, transportation, flying, lance jackson, Justin weller

What's at the heart of all the issues America is facing today? Justin, Lance, and Devon discuss the oversimplification of politics and how tax policy, education, and wages are fundamentally connected. tags: tsou, politics, America, taxes, education, wages, president, history, partisan, voting, activism, Justin weller, lance jackson

Without a doubt, 2020 has been significantly different than expected. Justin and Lance highlight things to look forward to in 2021 and recap the books they read in 2020 that they recommend. tags: tsou, books, 2020, 2021, new year, hope, light, vaccine, economy, business, healthcare, Justin weller, lance jackson

Do we have to use people's titles to show respect? Justin and Lance discuss who should get titles and question if issues of elitism and classism are at the base of titles like doctor. tags: tsou, elitism, classism, money, wealth, education, college, doctor, America, standards, respect, language, Justin weller, lance jackson

America spends over 2 trillion dollars on education each year - a number that is higher than ever before, yet student performance and wages are not rising. Justin and Lance discuss their vision for the future of education. tags: tsou, education, school, taxes, wages, jobs, community college, service, college, skills, university, money, economy, life, development, kids, Justin weller, lance jackson

The 2020 presidential election experienced the largest voter turnout in over a century. Justin and Lance discuss where President-Elect Joe Biden stands on key issues and how he plans to change what President Trump left. tags: tsou, biden, trump, president, politics, America, voting, government, senate, representatives, congress, college, taxes, healthcare, Justin weller, lance jackson

Does cancel culture contribute to the great polarization in politics? Justin and Lance discuss the dangers of cancel culture and how it affects the news, education, and more. tags: tsou, cancel culture, politics, education, news, social media, jobs, learning, Justin weller, lance jackson, respect

The first versions of COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out and injections have begun. Justin and Lance are joined by producer Bradley Butsch to discuss how this vaccine is unique and when you should expect it to be available. tags: tsou, vaccine, medicine, covid-19, healthcare, doctor, nurse, corona virus, science, mRNA, DNA, cells, infected, virus, Justin weller, lance jackson

It is not surprising that companies have made changes since the pandemic, but how have some positioned themselves better than others? Justin, Lance, and Devon each highlight a different company and how they have transitioned to our socially-distanced present. tags: tsou, pandemic, company, selling, money, economy, pandemic, corona virus, money, jobs, retail, food, pizza, coffee, toothpaste, dish s...

Throughout history, presidents have used different tactics to battle the press and the messages they share with the American voter. Justin and Lance are joined by Harold Holzer, author of The Presidents vs. The Press, to discuss how the relationship between the president and the press has developed over time. tags: tsou, president, press, book, author, politics, journalism, Washington, trump. soci...

Could you differentiate a face that was completely computer-generated? Justin and Lance discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of artificial intelligence. tags: tsou, ai, artificial intelligence, computer, people, government, social media, suicide, tesla, GM, electric vehicles, Justin weller, lance jackson

Why do we fight so ferociously for the Supreme Court? Justin and Lance highlight some of the unknown responsibilities of the Supreme Court and ask if it should be changed. tags: tsou, supreme court, government, politics, judges, law, president, Washington, Justin weller, lance jackson, voting, issues

Will you return to the workplace in 2020? There are numerous implications to consider and a recent survey from The Conference Board helps us uncover the answers. Principal Researcher Robin Erickson joins Justin and Lance to discuss how companies are deciding who to bring back and when. Tags: tsou, economy, jobs, work, pandemic, poll, employee, boss, Justin weller, lance Jackson, covid, safety

How is the presidential transition supposed to work? Justin and Lance discuss the 2020 election and if America should transition power differently. tags: tsou, politics, election, trump, biden, 2020, power, president, transition, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, electoral college

With Thanksgiving fast approaching Justin, Lance, and Devon discuss how they are celebrating in these unprecedented times as well as highlight the importance of family. Tags: tsou, thanksgiving, family, food, dinner, lunch, pandemic, 2020, holiday, celebrate, zoom, cooking, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, Justin weller, lance jackson