The State of Us

What is the current state of the LGBTQ community? Three people spanning three different generations and two different sexual orientations open the conversation about the LGBTQ community and break down difficult topics surrounding acceptance, identity, and sexuality. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, lgbtq, pride, sexuality, gay, bisexual, trans, pansexual, acceptance, lesbian

The Wagner Group revolted against Russia - what's next? Justin and Lance discuss what lead to the private military company's invasion and the delicate position the march leaves Putin in. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, war, ukraine, russia, wagner, invasion, civil war

What has caused the 88% decrease in profit margin per cow in America? Justin and Lance discuss the future of beef in America and what is causing the price of beef to skyrocket at your local grocery store. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, cow, beef, dinner, meal, america, cattle, profit, rancher, meat, chicken, pork, money

Will paper money be replaced or integrated into modern society and what might the future of spending look like? Also, young people are taking classes on how to better relate to older adults. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of having intergenerational interaction and the term 'senior.' tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, credit, generations, spending, education, learn

What do you need to consider when you are creating a travel budget this summer? Justin and Lance discuss the unexpected fees and costs associated with traveling in 2023. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, travel, hidden fees, costs, budget travel, travel expenses, travel tips, travel hacks, saving money, financial planning, travel budget, unexpected expenses

Three independent academics found large amounts of child pornography distribution on Instagram - what is Meta doing about it? Justin and Lance discuss the laws currently in place for online content and open up the conversation for digital media regulation. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, child safety, social media, child predators, online safety, internet safety, online predators, online...

Wildfires in Canada are having a large impact on the air quality in the northeast region of the United States. Who is at risk and what can you do to protect yourself and the people around you? Justin and Lance discuss safety recommendations and how indengenous knowledge can help us better manage wildfires. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackon, wildfires, Canada, air quality, United States, envi...

The United States is expecting to double the volume of people crossing the southern border, but we are lacking a plan to manage this new influx of immigrants. Justin and Lance discuss how democrats and republicans are approaching this issue and discuss potential solutions to the border crisis. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Illegal immigration, Southern border, Border crisis, Immigratio...

Where do a majority of swing voters fall on economic and social issues? Justin and Lance discuss what we know so far about the 2024 presidential election and how a third-party ticket could make 2024 a memorable election year. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, election, president, voting, government, politics, social, economic, republican, democrat, biden, trump, desantis

The national debt is significantly larger than the national GDP yet there is no clear path forward to resolve the debt crisis. Justin and Lance discuss how Democrats and Republicans are clashing over strategies to address the nation's mounting debt. Tags: tsou, Debt ceiling, National debt, Democrats, Republicans, Political debate, Economic policy, Fiscal responsibility, US economy, Financial futur...

What are the key elements that make a good internship experience for both companies and interns? Justin and Lance delve into the importance of clear communication, well-defined goals, and meaningful mentorship in creating a mutually beneficial arrangement. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Internships, Career Development, Professional Growth, Mentorship, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Learn...

Millennials are more receptive to diversity yet their choices on where they live do not reflect that. Justin and Lance discuss what is causing this discrepancy and the challenges that young people face when buying a home. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, house, home, family, young, work, career, finance, economy, money, millennial, boomer

How do we end poverty in the United States? Justin and Lance discuss how taxpayers are picking up the slack of low wages and how investing in after-school programs for children is one of the highest return investments that can be made with a tax dollar. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, salary, poverty, job, school, family, education, tax, government, policy, economics, politics

More fathers in the United States are taking advantage of paternity leave benefits as more states are expanding their paternal leave offerings. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of parental attention in the early stages of life and how single mothers are joining forces to raise children. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, children, parents, family, kids, learning, development, sociali...

Fewer children are participating in the labor force and more people are pursuing careers that are not in their field of study - how are these connected? Justin and Lance discuss the decreased faith in a college degree and the benefits of a young labor force. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, college, university, jobs, youth, work, labor, economy, crime, career, degree

Should we create rules that govern AI and should AI have the ability to alter these rules? Justin and Lance discuss what decisions AI should be able to make and the ethics of logical decision-making. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, artificial intelligence, computer, tech, ethics

America has a problem with parking: we have too many parking spots. Additionally, Justin and Lance touch on why the South is seeing the most job outlook growth in the nation and why Republican states are leading the movement toward clean energy. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, politics, government, cars, parking, travel, money, jobs, solar, land, farm, republican, democrat, econo...

Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, Vice President of Human Capital at the Conference Board, to discuss what Generation Z values in the workplace and how employers can prepare to recruit the next generation of workers. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, robin erickson, conference board, economics, labor, gen z, boomer, millennial, money, salary

CNN and Fox News have decided to part ways with Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson, respectively. What do these separations say about the current state of journalism? Justin and Lance break down the danger of a hyper-nationalized news cycle. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, news, tucker carlson, Don Lemon, CNN, fox, national, journalism, fired, local, politics, government

How much are we willing to take from others to solve a problem we created? Justin and Lance discuss a Native American tribe that is waiting for the government to grant them permission to use the land they own. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, native American, land, climate change, money, politics

Is ghosting someone a reasonable solution to avoid difficult situations? Justin and Lance discuss why we shouldn't avoid hard conversations and why some people look at their phones during a conversation. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, technology, family, conversation, friends, ghosting, texting

How should drugs that have multiple modalities of treatment be regulated by the FDA? Justin and Lance discuss why the distribution of abortion drugs could be more complex than a political or moral dilemma. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, medicine, abortion, government, policy, politics, healthcare, baby, pills, drugs, united states

The United States is incentivizing car manufacturers to start producing more EV components in the United States. How will more EVs on the road impact the way we power our vehicles and the cost of power in the United States? tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ev, drive, car, road, electric vehicle, money, economy, energy, power, gas, government, policy, biden, democrat

What is the purpose of education? If the overwhelming majority of people do not remember information from their schooling, why do we teach the things that we teach? Justin and Lance answer these questions and look into the future of education. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, school, education, college, high school, career, money, learning, skills, job, work, challenge, difficult

What does the supermarket of the future look like and how will it impact small towns around the country? From in-store restaurants to data tracking, Justin and Lance discuss the changes that could be coming to a supermarket near you. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, supermarket, shopping, walmart, target, kroger, grocery, money, spend, savings, food, meal, budget, information, data