The State of Us

How good of a substitute is social media for in-person interaction? Justin and Lance break down the benefits of forming in-person social groups and explain one simple phone trick that could decrease your screen time by 25%. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, phone, social, friends, media, screentime, interaction, color, addiction, health, wellbeing

What is making you more susceptible to being hacked? Justin and Lance breakdown the behavioral science of habituation, task switching, and multi-tasking and their role in increasing your risk of facing an online threat. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, online, internet, scam, safety, attention, memory, task, multi, web, car, EV, computer

Marriage has proved to improve people's health, finances, and longevity - so, why are fewer people getting married? Justin and Lance discuss dating for lower-income males and how the dynamic between men and women has changed in modern marriage. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, career, men, women, family, children, caretaker, domestic, chores, school, marriage, dating, relationship,...

What does being an adult look like and how do you know when you become an adult? Justin and Lance discuss financial planning for the old and the young and how you can get ahead regardless of your stage in life. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, economy, retirement, will, adult, property, rent, children

How will the Russia-Ukrainian war end and what is the West's role in reaching a peace agreement? Justin and Lance discuss a post-war Europe, the future of NATO, and the evolving relationship between the United States and Russia. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, war, ukraine, Russia, putin, biden, zalenskyy, Europe, west, east, china, japan, Korea, history, politics, government, economics

Do generational stereotypes exist? Justin and Lance break down five different generational myths from climate change, cancel culture, jobs, and more. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, generations, stereotypes, career, climate change, cancel culture, youth

How have changes in housing, taxes, and wages impacted the American Dream? Justin and Lance discuss wage trends for different demographics and economic policy that makes success more attainable.

Should members of congress be fired if they do not perform their jobs correctly? Justin and Lance discuss the national budget's history of tardiness and ask who should be held responsible for not meeting deadlines. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, budget, biden, congress, united states, government, politics, money, economy, war, military

Why do married couples earn nine times more than single people? Justin and Lance discuss how finances change after marriage, the financial benefits of marriage, and the reality of passive income. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, relationship, marriage, taxes, planning, investing, passive income

More companies are implementing a 4-day work week, but will employees end up working more hours under this system? Justin and Lance discuss the post-pandemic labor force, repurposing vacant office spaces, and reimagining retirement. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, work, labor, boss, office, retirement, week, money, invest, economy, savings

While the statistics of the rising mental health challenges that teenagers face are despairing, could it be possible that reality is worse than the numbers show? Justin and Lance discuss which teenagers are most at risk for mental health problems and how to set expectations for students. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, teenagers, mental health, school, education, policy, teacher, social...

How will career and retirement planning change as life expectancy increases? Justin and Lance discuss the possibility of the 60-year career and how it will change how we view retirement, education, and career switching. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, retirement, planning, job, career, social security, government, boss, money, paycheck, school, education

What is causing fewer people to work and how are baby boomers and generation z contributing to the falling labor force participation rate? Justin and Lance discuss the economic threat of a shrinking workforce and identify the root causes of this issue. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, work, labor, job, market, mental health, money, family, parent, baby bommer, generation z

Generation Z is struggling with depression at staggering rates compared to previous generations. What does this mean for the future of the labor market, innovation, and personal connection? Justin and Lance discuss the role of social media in the deterioration of young people's mental health, focus, and purpose. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, social media, mental health, addiction, gene...

What is China willing to risk to become the world's biggest superpower, and would they really be risking much at all? Justin and Lance discuss America's willingness to defend its global supremacy and the history of the United States' international affairs. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, united states of America, china, Russia, japan, Germany, war, power, politics, government

Where is AI most effectively applied and what does it mean for your industry? Justin and Lance discuss the latest developments in AI technology and its implementation and answer why your 5G connection might be worse than your 4G connection. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, AI, artificial intelligence, work, job, career, 5g, 4g, internet, computer, technology

Russia has stopped allowing the United States to monitor its nuclear weapons production. Justin and Lance examine the motives behind this decision and reflect on the West's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ukraine, Russia, united states, west, east, war, politics, government, economy, nuclear

Why have 4 of the 5 largest school shootings in the United States happened in the past 10 years? Justin and Lance cover the myriad of issues that are causing gun violence in school and what is being done to treat the symptoms, and what needs to be done to solve the underlying problem. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, school, shooting, teachers, arm, education, safety, government, politics...

Over 40% of Americans support a third, more centrist political party in theory, but would they be willing to compromise on the party's ideals in practice? Justin and Lance discuss the prospect of a third political party in American elections and cover the history of multi-party elections in American history. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, political, parties, power, elections, voting, go...

The United States is $31 trillion in debt - $25 trillion of which has been accumulated in the past two decades. Justin and Lance discuss what has caused this plummeting debt and some creative social security solutions that could be more effective in a modern context. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, debt, united states, America, money, economy, finance, taxes, retirement, social security,...

National debate continues to determine the optimal relationship between farmland and solar panels. Do we have to choose one at the expense of the other or can they coexist and benefit each other? Justin and Lance breakdown new agricultural research that highlights the promising future of solar panels and farmland. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, farm, land, solar, panels, energy, renewab...

How does a community with a rising crime rate decide between offering the community a library or a more prominent police presence? Justin and Lance dissect this dilemma in a small Californian town and ask if compromises can be made to keep both. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, police, library, violence, crime, community, town, poverty, safety, children, school

How should federal, state, and local minimum wages be determined and how is that connected to inflation, quality of life, and immigration? Justin and Lance discuss the future of the economy and the minimum wage. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, minimum wage, state, federal, local, government, politics, economics, immigration

What House of Representatives rules could be changed to allow for a more democratic process? Justin and Lance discuss what Speaker McCarthy had to do in order to become speaker and touch on some changes that the House of Representatives could make to be less partisan. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, government, republican, democrat, house of representatives, speaker of the hous...

What are the things you value? How do others perceive you? Justin and Lance reflect on these questions and more to unveil how to effectively spend time. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, time, value, management, life, lifestyle, things, family, mental health, psychology