The State of Us

What are the positives that came from all of the tribulations of 2022? Justin and Lance discuss the progress made in 2022 in science, climate, and the global economy. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, climate, science, economy, 2022, 2023, positive, growth, learning, energy, education, future

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 land they own. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, native American, land, climate change, money, politics

How did one couple go from despising each other to being happily married for over 20 years and what can we learn from them about how to like people we find annoying? Justin and Lance break down four key ways to get to know people better and touch on AARP for the young. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, relationships, people, communication, annoying, aarp, young

President Zalenskyy of Ukraine has visited the United States to give an update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and to ask for more American aid. Justin and Lance break down President Zalenskyy's speech and ask what it will take to end the war. tags: tsou, war, America, zalenskyy, biden, ukraine, Russia, putin, winter, congress, speech

How is learning changing after the pandemic? From higher education class sharing to elementary in-school tutoring programs, Justin and Lance break down 4 ideas to improve the future of education. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, education, children, school, college, university, learning, tutoring, attention, mental health, study, future, investment, skills, reading, math, science

What do you let the world know about your child? Online scams can impact everyone from children, to young adults and seniors. Justin and Lance cover how you can spot and prevent common scams and protect your and your loved one's information. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, students, elderly, children, scams, internet, identity, online, money, stealing, prevent, safety, scammer

The average size of the American house has increased, while the number of inhabitants per home has dropped. Justin and Lance discuss how the elimination of the starter home has impacted an entire generation's economic capability, and the future of the American dream. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, home, house, money, economy, family, wealth, property, ownership, rent, homelessness, futu...

Should you buy an electric vehicle in 2023? Lance recaps his experience in a self-driving electric car and details what is new, what is the same, and what is better about EVs. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, car, driving, self, tesla, GM, ford, 2023, future

How do republicans and democrats feel about the United States? Justin and Lance discuss the partisanship of hard work, patriotism, and the country's future. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, hard work, republican, democrat, patriot, America, united states, boomer, millennial, money, success, career, education

What kind of leader does America need right now? Justin and Lance discuss the possibility of a new political party and the leading republicans and democrats that might make a presidential run. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, president, leadership, trump, biden, desantis, voting, 2024, election, America, united states, politics, government

What weapons is NATO withholding from Ukraine and why? Justin and Lance discuss the impact of a NATO weapons shortage on global tensions and the oil economy ahead of the winter season. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ukraine, Russia, winter, war, oil, economy, weapons, nato, putin, zalenskyy, president, soldier. america

Gen Z spends half of their waking hours tied to a screen. Justin and Lance discuss a simple way to reduce stress and manage time while touching on the benefits of being more intentional with your time. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, phone, tik tok, screen time, walking, nature, family

The Constitution has not had a significant change in over 50 years. Justin and Lance discuss some amendments that are in the conversation of being added to the constitution. From abortion, labor unions, global policy, and digital privacy - Justin and Lance weigh in on each proposed amendment's utility. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, tsou, constitution, amendments, government, politics, americ...

How does being married change a couple's mindset on money, saving, and investing? Justin and Lance discuss the power of trust in finances and why you do not have to be married to reap the same financial benefits. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, marriage, couple, investing, saving, buying, marry, couple, house, living, lifestyle, car, school, work, support, trust

How did Thanksgiving become a customary holiday in American culture? Justin and Lance break down the history of Thanksgiving and how they celebrate the holiday with traditions, meals, and time with family. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, thanksgiving, family, time, cooking, turkey, dinner, lunch, cook, meal, food, America, history, holiday, tradition

The results of the 2022 midterm elections are in. Justin and Lance discuss what led to the democrats' retention of control in the senate, and how voters are thinking before they cast their vote. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, midterm, election, democrat, republican, democracy, public, government, politics, governor, senator, president

What do the future of aviation and package delivery have in common? Justin and Lance break down some of the most exciting advances in electric-powered aviation and touch on how it will impact your life. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, tsou, planes, drones, aviation, delivery, amazon, air force, pilot, flying, logistics, economy, environment, air, efficiency

What does it mean to be free and how deeply integrated is the U.S. military in our economy? Justin and Lance discuss the history of our nations military and world powers throughout time. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, military, war, defense, economy, freedom, money, liberty, history, power, land, soldier

Parents are excited to recognize their child's next milestone, but what happens when we allow children to grow up too fast? Justin and Lance discuss how social media and technology are impacting young people and how we can all limit our time devoted to our devices. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, technology, social media, screen time, children, kids, school, discipline, meaning, iPhone,...

A recent poll found that up to 20% of Generation Z identifies as part of the LQBTQ+ community. Justin and Lance discuss the three main ways people are interpreting this statistic and also weigh in with their own experiences. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, lgbtq, gen z, sexuality, gender identity, transgender, pride, gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, children, adult, development, accept...

Will Trump and Biden have a rematch in 2024 or will the parties say no to both of them? Justin and Lance discuss potential presidential candidates and where the parties are heading to gear up for the 2024 presidential election. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, government, Washington, policy, laws, voting, republican, democrat, influence, money, politicians, people

Prescriptions of antidepressants for teenagers rose 38% from 2015 to 2019 while the average attention span has fallen to merely 8 seconds. Justin and Lance discuss the relationship between parenting, social media, medications, and mental health. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, mental health, parent, education, medication, medicine, doctor, technology, addiction, pediatrics, children, cla...

Americans are not happy with the electoral college and things are changing. Justin and Lance discuss how these changes will impact your vote and question if this will help bring fresh ideas into the government. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, electoral, laws, bills, president, money, power, economy, republican, democrat

It costs $300,000 to raise a child in the United States, but should this number matter to you if you want children? Justin and Lance discuss how inflation impacts impoverished families and debate if assigning homework in school is positive. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, children, family, poverty, inflation, money, economy, school, teacher, student, food

What are your investment goals and how might your actions not reflect these goals? Justin and Lance discuss their experiences with investing and touch on the information you need before trading dividend stocks in 2022. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, economy, money, investing, stocks, bonds, dividend, job, budget, finance, business, company, life, retirement.