The State of Us

The new rules proposed by the FDA would eliminate about one-third of the cigarettes sold annually. The goal is to curb teen use of tobacco which has been on the rise with vaping products. Justin and Lance discuss to what extent the government should regulate drugs and other products.

Amazon just announced the two locations for its second H.Q. Five Below sells items for $5 or less and has seen tremendous success at its brick and mortar locations. What do these companies tell us about the future of technology and the economy? Justin and Lance are joined by author, podcast host, and business consultant Jon Umstead to examine this question.

UltraFICO scores are on the way. How will this change your ability to get credit, what are the risks, and is there a better option? Justin and Lance breakdown everything you should know.

New research may indicate that the Placebo Effect is a biological process. These findings open the door to larger philosophical questions and how people view the world. Justin and Lance share their thoughts on the research and discuss the philosophical outlooks.

The mid-terms are over and the Democrats and Republicans have made gains. What are the key takeaways and where do we go from here? Justin and Lance explore the results and what they mean.

With the election looming, Democrats are facing some short-term problems and Republicans must address their long-term future. Justin and Lance explain the current shortcomings of both parties.

What's happening in Texas, dark money for Democrats, President Trump's ideas, and more. Justin and Lance run through the state of the election as it stands now.

President Trump floated the idea of attempting to end birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants with an executive order. Is this legal and could this work? Justin and Lance also explore the larger questions raised by this fascinating topic.

The digital world is increasingly being woven into the fabric of education. To what extent should companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft be allowed to educate kids on internet citizenship? Should the responsibility be on parents or education systems to teach kids about digital responsibility?

Sears was a pillar of American success in the 1950s and '60s. Adjusted for inflation, how would its employees fare against the new American icon, Amazon? People have, on average, less buying power than they did 50 and 60 years ago, but what about their benefits? Justin and Lance share some historical perspective and talk about the lazy millennial myth.

Over 400,000 people registered to vote as a result of Snapchats efforts. Other technology companies are using similar campaigns to encourage young people to register. Will these efforts pay off? During election season, there are a plethora of polls to examine. How much stock should you place in these polls and what can you do to use them more effectively?

The midterms are around the corner and much is at stake for both parties. The Democrats know what they are against, but do the know what they are for? Justin and Lance give their predictions for the election and discuss the issue the Democrats are facing.

Charlottesville has experienced racial tensions throughout its history and now there are signs that the school's gifted program may favor white students. Is this racism, is the bias intentional, and how can we address the issue? Justin and Lance have all the details and the answers to these critical questions.

Some banks are valuing Uber at near $150 billion ahead of its IPO next year. Should the U.S. still be an ally of Saudi Arabia after the death of a journalist? The mainstream media has moved on and isn't covering the aftermath of major hurricanes. It matters because people need to know if the government is handling natural disaster properly.

North Korea, trade, politics, and the stability of Asia are at stake. What is President Trump's strategy and can it work? Justin and Lance discuss the feasibility of a hard nose approach.

Facial recognition for cows, printable food, and the food computer. What changes are coming to our daily nutrition? Justin and Lance react to the future of food.

The mainstream media is failing to cover the current bipartisanship in Washington. Instead, they continue to talk about the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh. What's happening that you werent aware of? Lance and Justin are keeping you informed.

Nafta is gone. The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is headed to congress for approval. What's changed and is it good for America? Lance and Justing have the scoop.

After a day of passionate testimony, who should be believed and how can this be approached in a civil manner? Justin and Lance have some surprising and respectful answers.

Fifth generation wireless technology will change the way we access the internet and it will be here sooner than you think. Justin and Lance breakdown everything you need to know.

No Labels laid out a National Strategic Agenda and one of the main goals was to address our mounting national debt. The United States has to start by balancing the budget. Here are six widely supported ways to do it.

The leaders of North and South Korea signed a number of agreements aimed at easing tensions on the peninsula. What's included and missing from the accords? Should the United States be willing to negotiate further?

The 60 biggest fracking companies had -$90 billion in free cash flow per quarter from 2012-2017 and investors keep supporting them. What does this mean for the economy?

With positive economic numbers, why are some Americans not feeling the benefit? Raising wages may seem like the answer. Justin and Lance uncover the problems.

Donald Trump responds to the New York Times op-ed entitled "I am the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration." What are the consequences for the media and the President?