The State of Us

Democrats tried to delay the hearings on President Trump's Supreme Court nominee. Why would the Democrats do this and can they succeed?

Employers are taking a serious interest in hiring inmates to code and high school students to weld. Is there a downside to programs like this?

President Trump took to Twitter, saying Google unfairly filters search results. Yahoo is the only major email provider scanning emails. How do these issues impact your digital life?

The immigration debate continues to be widely controversial, but what do the facts say about the issue? Justin and Lance respond to a comment and share the truth.

Cindy Cisneros, Vice President of Education Programs at CED, joins Justin and Lance to explain how to tap into the labor market of workers who have given up looking for a job.

Paul Manafort was convicted of eight different counts. Michael Cohen plead guilty, admitting that Trump directed him to pay two women to keep silent. What's this mean for the President?

After 17 years and several recent setbacks, the Afghan government has proposed a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban. Does the U.S. support this and is there a better option?

U.S. households now have more than $13.3 trillion in debt. Delinquency rates are down, but is the economy at risk and how can the lending process be revamped?

In June, the number of available jobs exceeded the number of unemployed Americans. Is a labor shortage on the horizon and what would that mean for the economy?

A new round of U.S. sanctions are set to go into effect later this month. What is the Trump administrations strategy and how will Russia react? Is there a better option?

Can the gridlock in Congress be broken? No Labels thinks so. Ryan Clancy, the Chief Strategist for the organization, joins Justin and Lance to explain the Speaker Project.

Can the gridlock in Congress be broken? No Labels thinks so. Ryan Clancy, the Chief Strategist for the organization, joins Justin and Lance to explain the Speaker Project.

There are numerous anti-poverty programs teaching people to have a positive outlook. Can this be applied in the United States and what else must be done?

The wives and children of former ISIS fighters are being held in detention camps with no foreseeable way out. What's happening in the middle east and what role does the U.S. play?

Should healthcare be restricted based on where you live? Some communities are lacking essential services. Justin and Lance share solutions to this pressing issue.

The price of electricity has actually decreased since 2008. Why is renewable energy becoming affordable and what's it mean for the American economy?

President Trump's administration is planning to offer a $12 billion aid package to farmers in response to falling agriculture prices. What is the Presidents endgame and will this aid package help?

A new argument suggests that phone may not be the biggest problem facing teens. Are phones a coping method and what is the underlying issue?

Americans know less about their own country than you might think. Why is it important for an average citizen to understand how the government works?

President Trump and President Putin shared some differing insight into several of the most pressing issues. Justin and Lance have the full analysis of the meeting.

The U.S. has some of the most advanced cyber weapons on the planet, but do we have the policy necessary to use them effectively? The American way of life may be at serious risk.

Women earn 4% less for every child they have on average according to a recent article in the New York Times. Is this intentional, does it matter, how can it be changed?

Why are Americans so dug into their positions? Can we change it? Justin and Lance discuss TrueChat's problem solver mentality and how people can apply it to their lives.

Police are now required to get a warrant before obtaining surveillance on cell phone location data according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. How will this impact your privacy and what else can be done?

The Supreme Court has freed states to make businesses responsible for collecting sales tax on web sales. What will this mean for your online shopping?