The State of Us

Where does the United States stand in the world? Is the country's empire beginning to crumble? Justin and Lance discuss the problems and potential solutions for America.

As a Supreme Court Justice prepares to retire, what will the Republicans do to fill his seat? How will this affect America for generations to come?

No Labels and several members of the House of Representatives may hold up the vote for a new Speaker next year if reforms to the position are not made. What can be done to make Congress less partisan?

The President signed an Executive Order to stop separating families while initially processing their requests for asylum. What changed his mind and is there another move coming on immigration?

Thousands of children are being separated from their families at the Mexico border. Is there a solution to immigration issue?

Harvard University just released polling information on the seven things everyone should know about young Americans. What do these facts tell us about our future?

The U.S. is providing intelligence to make missile strikes more accurate in the middle east. What does the President expect from Yemen and how does it impact you?

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un signed a joint statement after their historic meeting. Can we expect any real changes and what's next?

Suicides have increased 25% nationally since 1999, despite increased efforts to prevent them. The State of Us opens the conversation about this topic, with more episode to come on the issue.

Can you give your child too little freedom? What happens to kids that are not permitted to fail? American children are facing a problem: overprotection.

The Supreme Court made a narrow ruling in a recent case concerning LGBT+ rights. Are there more significant issues surrounding this controversy and how should they be addressed?

What really causes school shootings? Some contend that bullying isn't the problem. Justin and Lance also update you on the estimated death toll in Puerto Rico.

The debate around school violence focuses on guns and mental health, but is there a broader issue? Lance shares his thoughts on this critical issue.

The United States accounts for only 4% of the hurricanes that make landfall, so why does the country incur 60% of the costs? Justin and Lance discuss this revelation from The New York Times.

An ad appeared in the Wall Street Journal on Saturday about false news and Facebook was the advertiser. Is the company taking this problem seriously and are their "tips" useful?

The Trump Administration is proposing requiring drug manufacturers to list the full price of their medications in advertisements. Would this help foster competition?

Justin and Lance hold true to the values of The State of Us and read the newspaper in an attempt to find a topic worthy of informed debate.

Some states are allowing ex-felons to vote. Should they be allowed to and what are the implications?

The United States opened its new embassy in Jerusalem amongst the death of multiple protesters. What can be done to ease tensions in the region?

President Trump has left the Iran Nuclear Deal. China is amenable to working on the United States' trade deficit and North Korea just released three hostages. Are these legitimate wins for America?

Can a single judge solve America's drug problem? It is indeed possible with multidistrict litigation. Justin and Lance discuss this relatively unknown legal process.

The United States and China just finished unproductive trade negotiations and President Trump is turning to outside advisers. Does any of that matter to the American people?

What excatly is AI and should you protect your kids from it? Even the tech savy people have something to learn on today's episode.

With labor shortages across the country, small towns are trying all kinds of ways to lure workers. Can paying people to move to your city work or is there a better option?

The leaders of North & South Korea meant on Friday to discuss peace. Will this historic moment lead to peace and what role will the United States play?