The State of Us

What can a rural New Hampshire town teach us about American democracy? Justin and Lance discuss how a prominent third political party could arise and how that might change the attitudes of voters nationally. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, democracy, united states, voting, government, senate, president, congress

What are the strengths and areas of most potential improvement for artificial intelligence? Justin and Lance discuss if AI is actually intelligent and how big tech companies are using it to better garner your attention. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ai, artificial, intelligence, technology, education, economy, facebook, apple, meta, google, streaming

Who will the republican party nominate for the primary elections? Justin and Lance discuss the dynamics between Trump, Pence, and DeSantis and break down each candidate's chances of securing the oval office. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, republican, trump, desantis, pence, voting, elections, democrat, president, campaign, run

Getting homeless people into a home is only the beginning of their re-acclimation into society. Justin and Lance discuss the hurdles of getting homeless people the jobs, healthcare, and support they need. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, homelessness, economy, healthcare, politics, government, policy, taxes, money, jobs, people, house, family

What has Houston done to reduce homelessness by 63%? The answer may surprise you. Justin and Lance discuss how we can use Houston as a model to solve the homelessness crisis in the United States. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, homelessness, house, home, job, work, economy, taxes, politics, houston, people, help, assistance

Every year, California faces a 1 in 50 chance of enduring a statewide mega storm that could wipe out agriculture, infrastructure, and housing. Justin and Lance discuss what is being done to help mitigate this risk and the options California has moving forward. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, California, climate change, mega, storm, weather, agriculture, business, economy, health, people,...

Should laws be passed to inhibit teenagers from spending every moment of their day on social media? Justin and Lance discuss the role of government in social media usage and touch on how social media companies facilitate addictions to their platforms. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, social media, teenagers, addiction, youtube, tik tok, friends, connections, life, mental health, politics,...

Ukraine is beginning to reclaim some of its own territories from Russian occupation. Justin and Lance question how Putin will react to this and what the United States' long-term support should look like. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ukraine, Russia, united states, war, Europe, economy, invasion, fight, president, putin, biden, zalenskyy

China may use the opportunity provided by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine to invade Taiwan and establish a dictatorship. Justin and Lance discuss what the United States can do to prevent an invasion of Taiwan and the impact that an attack would have on the world. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, invasion, chine, Russia, taiwan, ukraine, war, attack, power, economy, money, land, di...

How does the soaring cost of fuel impact the people in your community? Justin and Lance discuss the challenges that five small business owners across America are facing due to rising fuel prices. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, fuel, gas, oil, money, economy, business, family, community, small, local, farmer, agriculture

How many companies do you rely on every single day? Justin and Lance cover three big challenges in the supply chain and what companies are doing to reach consumer needs. Tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, supply chain, Amazon, products, goods, supply, demand, economics, money, economy, logistics

On average, millennials own fewer homes, carry more debt, and earn less money than baby boomers at the same age. What can be done? Justin and Lance discuss how millennials view money differently than other generations. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, millennial, baby boomer, generations, career, debt, home, finance, college, education, diversity, family, kids, car, job, purpose

What is happening with the gender pay gap and why does it exist? Justin and Lance break down new statistics describing the wage gap and discuss the social, economic, and psychological factors at play. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, wage gap, men, women, work, labor, economy, family, choice, college, education, degree, salary, money, finance, career

The invasion of Ukraine has persisted for six months now. Justin and Lance discuss life in Ukraine, the future of the war, and the global consequences of the war. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ukraine, Russia, war, invasion, Europe, united states, economy, politics, leadership, zalenskyy, putin, biden, sanctions

Who is prescribing mental health drugs in America? Justin and Lance discuss the distribution of mental health drugs and the shortage of mental healthcare providers in the United States. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, medicine, mental health, psychology, psychiatrist, family medicine, children, school, gen z

How should humans reconcile with the finite time we have on Earth? Timothy Beal, author of "When Time is Short," joins Justin and Lance to discuss the downfalls of human exceptionalism and transcendence. tags: tsou, justin weller, timothy beal, lance jackson, Christianity, religion, bible, capitalism, nature, humans, climate change, extinction, sociology, anthropology

Young people today are struggling with mental health more than ever and the anecdote to this issue is heavily debated. Justin and Lance discuss possible causes of this issue and what the public schools are doing to improve the mental health of their students. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, mental health, children, students, school, education, awareness, depression, anxiety, the...

The United States may enact some laws that have been debated for over a century. Justin and Lance break down new laws regarding the climate, taxes, and healthcare. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, climate, taxes, healthcare, money, economy, politics, government, congress, supreme court, laws, policy, bill

Is it fair to judge past generations with the lessons and values of the modern day? Justin and Lance break down the complex character of Thomas Jefferson and ask how the United States should approach teaching its history. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, andrew jackson, history, America, united states, great britian, revolution, independence, founding fathers, adams

Is the United States entering a recession and what does it mean for you? Justin and Lance break down the traditional markers of a recession and explain the anomalies of our current economic situation. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, economy, recession, market, money, jobs, employment, rates, finance, politics, government, unites states

Are you considering selling your house and renting to take advantage of the seller's market? Don't act before Justin and Lance discuss what it takes to buy or rent and who is buying homes today. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, homes, apartments, buying, ownership, property, landlord, selling, house, family, finance, money, economics, crisis

The emergence of remote work and other significant trends are encouraging more families to move into rural America. Justin and Lance discuss what is attracting more people to live in rural America and the pandemic's impact on these areas. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, rural, America, urban, city, remote work, online, peace, family, solitude, community, children, nature, depression, vio...

Does the lack of young people serving as elected officials impact how this country treats children and young adults? Justin and Lance discuss revamping social security and how widespread supply chain issues are impacting parents today. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, parent, baby formula, supply chain, covid, social security, government, politics, poverty, money, opportunity

Is the Supreme Court a political body? Justin, Lance, and Richy discuss three recent Supreme Court decisions involving elections, the EPA, and the Trump-Era 'Remain in Mexico' policy. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, richy Richardson, politics, supreme court, ruling, trump, biden, republican, democrat, EPA, voting, rights

Buying an electric car may be financially responsible, but it may not be the right decision for you. Justin and Lance break down the math behind owning an electric vehicle and discuss how driving an EV might change the way you travel. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, car, electric, EV, gas, travel, road, trip, money, finance, price, charging, chevy, ford, GM, tesla, environment