The State of Us

The world's largest online retailer will start delivering packages inside some cars with your permission. This may be the company's first step toward delivering packages inside your house.

An opinion piece suggests that fixing the college loans might be common sense and as easy as eliminating a single lousy option. Justin and Lance examine whether or not this is a legitimate argument.

Trump’s gamble on trade might be paying off in Europe, but what is the risk of a trade war for American farmers? Justin and Lance discuss the perhaps overlooked agriculture industry.

The European Union may be giving in to the pressure of tariffs proposed by President Trump. Could the United States and Trump benefit from the proposed deal?

With a worker shortage in full swing, many employers are turning to the youngest echelon of the workforce: teens. Will this have a positive or negative impact on the economy?

The US and its allies struck multiple Syria targets in response to the illegal use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government. Was President Trump's action enough to deter Bashar al-Assad?

Throughout Mark Zuckerberg's testimony to the House and Senate committees, it became clear that a number of lawmakers do not understand these issues. Should they be trying to legislate it?

Is there a problem in the bail bonds industry and, if so, how can it be solved? Justin and Lance discuss a recent New York Times article about the exploitation of poor clients.

President Trump has ordered troops to the Mexican border, but not to the Canadian border. Why is the National Guard only headed South?

States' rights are becoming a conversation piece again because of California. Why should you care about what's happening in California?

Donald Trump ordered his State Department to freeze $200 million in funds for Syrian relief efforts. Was this the right thing to do and is there alternative?

The country feels more divided than ever before, but is it because of President Trump or is this what Americans wanted?

Smart kids in Generation Z seem to be considering tech school over college. Why is this happening and will it be a positive for America? Facebook      Twitter

On Friday night, President Trump’s administration announced another ban on people who are transgender serving in the military. What is the purpose of this and is it the right move for America?

Facebook’s CEO posted an apology and action plan to address the Cambridge Analytica data issue. Will this make your information secure and are you safe even if you delete your Facebook profile?

In New Hampshire yesterday, President Trump announced his approach to addressing the opioid crisis. What is he proposing, should you care, and can it work?

The likely outcome of Russia’s presidential election tomorrow will be the reelection of the current president. Why is it that 18 to 24 year-olds approve of Putin the most?

After several shakeups on the President's staff and the midterms approaching, what can we expect from Donald Trump?

Wisconsin’s governor is expected to sign a bill into law that requires certain parents seeking food stamps to work at least 30 hours a week to be eligible. Is this a smart move by the State of Wisconsin and should others follow?

President Trump told South Korean diplomats he would meet with North Korea's supreme leader. Should he have agreed to meet so quickly and what will the consequences be?

Over 100 Republicans signed a letter asking the president to reconsider his proposed tariffs. As President Trump announces them today, what will the tariffs mean and do they matter?

The term “fake news” is everywhere. Who should the arbiters of truth be and how can you know who to trust? Justin and Lance examine the greater issue of truth.

President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia now has nuclear weapons that cannot be stopped by the United States. President Trump hasn’t yet responded. What should you make of all this?

As the Islamic State continues to be repressed by US backed forces, Russia and others are fighting for dominance in the region. What should America’s endgame be?

Should teachers be required to supply so much data and what do administrators use the data for? Will the millennial nomad movement take hold? Great topics are explored on this slower news day.