The State of Us

Is it possible for companies to take a stand on controversial social issues without starting a war with consumers and their own employees? Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, VP of Human Capital at The Conference Board, to discuss how companies are addressing this issue. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, robin erickson, work, business, company, leadership, social, culture

Kevin McCarthy made a series of promises to conservative Republicans to win the house speakership and keep legislation on track, but with a possible government shutdown and his own job on the line, things are coming due. Justin and Lance discuss the turmoil between McCarthy and the republican party. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Kevin McCarthy, speaker, republican, house of representat...

The American people are no longer satisfied with political deadlock and stagnation. Justin and Lance are joined by Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist at No Labels, to discuss where the common sense majority stands on the issues that are most important to the American public. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ryan clancy, politics, government, america, unites states, voting, partisan, issues, re...

What's more important - life experiences or money and can you have both? Justin, Lance, and Levi discuss one homeowner who left the American dream behind to find more life experiences at the expense of his finances. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, experience, life, house, apartment, family, career, planning

The pandemic and the prevalence of online training have led to an incompetent Gen Z in the workforce. Justin and Lance discuss what can be done to reverse this impact and why is Gen X turning away from the church. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, chruch, faith, religion, work, job, gen z, gen x, drive, motivation, lazy

We know that tracking your diet and exercise can have positive impacts on your motivation to make healthier choices, but could tracking your mood have similar benefits? Justin and Lance discuss how Apple is rolling out a mood tracker and dive into the uncertain world of tipping in 2023. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, mood, tracker, journal, mental health, apple, technology, advancement, apple...

What are the problems facing the implementation of renewable energy and what are some potential solutions to accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy sources? Justin and Lance discuss offshore wind turbines, solar panels, natural gas, and more. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, clean, power, electricity, wind turbine, solar, gas, coal, renewable

What work needs to be done in the office? Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, VP of Human Capital at the Conference Board, to discuss the disconnect between workers and employers and what employers can do to attract and retain workers. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, robin erickson, economy, jobs, career, salary, work, office, pandemic, money, time, flexibility, home, family,...

Is nuclear worth the risk? How much are you willing to pay for gas or an electric car? Justin and Lance break down six big problems we need to address as we make the switch to renewable energy. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, renewable, clean, nuclear, wind, water, solar, electric, car, gas, oil, coal, taxes, government

Is the American education system backward? Justin and Lance delve into the traditional elementary school curriculum and question whether it truly equips children with essential life skills. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, education, elementary school, curriculum, language learning, early education, problem-solving skills, foundational skills, critical thinking, diversity, creati...

What is important to people from gen z to baby boomers? Justin and Lance discuss how the generations view work attire, reading, and hand-me-downs. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, generations, millenials, gen z, baby boomers, silent generation, work, clothes, reading, opinion

The Supreme Court has made many contentious rulings in recent history - where does the public stand on these rulings? Justin and Lance discuss the public dissent on the issues of affirmative action, native american child care, and religious rights. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, supreme court, government, politics, constitution, voting, united states, democrat, republican, affirmative a...

One-third of children in the United States are reading below a comprehension level. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of teaching reading, the ills of standardized education, and the role of education in children's mental health. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, reading, education, teaching, mantal health, school, children, students

How should the risk associated with social media use be communicated and regulated? Justin and Lance discuss why it's hard to prove the dangers of social media and question how these products should be regulated to ensure the consumers are safe and knowledgeable. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, social media, facebook, meta, instagram, twitter, youtube, research, academic, danger, safety,...

Most Americans are not excited about a Biden and Trump rematch for the 2024 election. Justin and Lance are joined by Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist at No Labels, to discuss how No Labels is working to empower the common sense majority. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ryan clancy, no labels, voting, democracy, republican, democrat, president, biden, trump, america, partisan

How have real wages grown since 1980 but the quality of life has decreased? Justin and Lance discuss modern financial problems like housing, family dynamics, and cost of living. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, cost of living, housing, family, planning, college, house, retirement, mortgage, wages, salary

While the potential of AI is very promising, we still aren't sure of the best way to use it. Companies like xAI, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft are all racing to fully harness the power of AI. Justin and Lance discuss Musk's plans with X, and how Zuckerberg is challenging X with Threads. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, elon musk, mark zuckerberg, apple, microsoft, facebook, meta, tesla, x, t...

What is changing in public education? From milk to books, Justin and Lance discuss what our students should be able to consume while they are at school. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, school, milk, books, ban, education, public, high school, middle school, elementary, learning

Globalization has led to the creation of large new labor markets, better technologies, and the prevention of a third world war. Justin and Lance discuss how events in recent history have slowed the success of globalization and ask what price we are willing to pay for the benefits of globalization. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, globalization, jobs, money, economy, united states...

Voters are not looking forward to a repeat of the 2020 election - how will this impact voter turnout and the outcome of the 2024 election? Justin and Lance discuss the candidates running for the presidency and how the parties manipulate voter consensus. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, president, 2024, election, government, politics, money

Gun-related deaths have surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death for children. Justin and Lance discuss the leading causes of child gun-related deaths and get a young person's perspective on the issue. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, guns, violence, death, children, minor, school, homicide, suicide, policy, government, mental health

The Supreme Court has ruled against affirmative action at higher education institutions. Justin and Lance discuss the issues in America's education system that racial affirmative action fails to address. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, education, affirmative action, college, university, school, high, career, opportunity

Is it ever necesary for all employees to come into the office? Also, what industries and companies are compensating their employees the most? Justin and Lance discuss office logistics, wage growth, and global business in China. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, china, business, money, salary, office, work, job, meeting, economy, capitalism, communism, america

What responsibility should social media companies have over content shared on their platforms? Also, what happens behind closed doors in the tech industry? Justin and Lance discuss content distribution and drug usage in the tech industry. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, technology, social media, drugs, content, law, government, politics, business, influence

The Supreme Court ended its term this week making conservative decisons on issues from affirmative action, gay rights, and student loans. Justin and Lance discuss how the United States can form a Supreme Court that is not heavily influenced by politics. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, supreme court, constitution, voting, money, politics, government, laws, gay rights, affirmative action,...