The State of Us

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,...

The technology to improve our power grid is available, but are you willing to pick up the bill? Justin and Lance discuss the age of the power grid, the cost of revamping it, and how much our society relies on electricity. Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, power grid, money, electricity, lines, taxes, infrastructure, life, old, society, economy, politics

Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the state of the economy. Justin and Lance question whether the economy is truly concerning, or if the current state of the economy is just a natural fluctuation. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, economy, America, inflation, supply, demand, capitalism, money, buying, selling, market, stocks

Iran and North Korea are increasing nuclear tensions. How is this related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Justin and Lance discuss the possible secondary effects of the United States' passive involvement in Ukraine and touch on the nuclear developments being made in North Korea and Iran.

Who should athletes compete against? Justin and Lance chime in on this nearly century-old issue that has been recently revived by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, transgender, woman, man, athlete, swimming, basketball, competition, lia thomas, football, soccer

There are talks of President Valenskyy and Putin getting together to discuss possible routes to peace. Justin and Lance discuss what it will take for Russia to pull out of Ukraine, and question what Russia's next moves might be after a failure in Ukraine. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Russia, ukraine, war, America, united states, biden, zalenskyy, putin, peace, money, oil, gas, economy...

Republicans and Democrats alike are abusing their power by stripping voters of their voice through gerrymandering. Justin and Lance discuss how politicians are getting away with this, and what we can do to put an end to it. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, gerrymandering, ohio, new york, texas, power, politician, money, abuse, system, voting, district, house of representatives, congress

A Pentagon official stated that they regard China as the only nation in the world that can systematically challenge the United States for the rest of this century. Justin and Lance discuss how nuclear weapons change world power dynamics. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, war, ukraine, Russia, china, united states, politics, economy, nuclear warhead, putin, biden, iran

The human species managed to double its own life span in 200 years - could it happen again? Justin and Lance discuss cutting-edge research being done in the field of aging, and how communities can adapt to the aging population. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, aging, geriatric, science, research, DNA, community, housing, generations

President Zelenskyy of Ukraine has called upon President Biden to step up in the fight against Russia. Justin and Lance discuss the responsibility that the United States has to protect democracy around the world, and they predict the consequences of prolonging the Ukrainian conflict. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ukraine, Russia, united states, nato, war, money, economy, planes, putin,...

The percentage of millennials that prefer to be paid in hard cash has been consistently dropping since 2016. Justin and Lance discuss the future of money, how we put faith in money, and how to leverage a larger salary in job interviews. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, economy, bitcoin, blockchain, salary, crypto currency, shopping, job, interview

Putin has no clear way out of Ukraine - and this should alarm the whole world. Justin and Lance discuss what an embarrassed, disassembled Russia might look like, and touch on the actions that the United States has taken against Russia. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Russia, war, ukraine, money, economy, air block, plane, putin, Zelenskyy, biden, sanctions, nuke

Religious affiliation has dropped more during the pandemic than in previous years. Justin and Lance discuss how this has changed our political conversations and question what started the secularization of America. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, religion, Christian, power, politics, republican, trump, capitol, riot, election, voting, rights, free speech

What has President Biden accomplished and what are his plans for the future? From Ukraine and Russia to COVID-19 and inflation, Justin and Lance break down the seven key takeaways from Biden's State of the Union Address. Tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, biden, state of the union address, putin, ukraine, war, covid, inflation, sanction, democrat, republican

Should a student be allowed to take on $400,000 of student loan debt for a degree that leads to a $75,000 salary? Justin and Lance address the underlying causes of the student loan crisis in America and propose some real changes congress could make to solve this issue. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, student loan, education, money, school, college, university, degree, study, career, sala...

President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two breakaway regions of Ukraine. Justin and Lance cut through the noise of the mainstream media and answer the following questions: has Russia invaded Ukraine and what will happen if we allow Russia to continue its conquest. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Russia, ukraine, invade, war, missile, united states of America, biden, putin, free...

Classic automobile manufacturers are now facing new competition in the EV space. GM, Ford, and new EV startup, Rivian, have all released their renditions of a fully electric pickup truck into the market. Justin and Lance discuss the pros and cons of each and share which one might be right for you. Tags: tsou, podcast, justin, weller, lance jackson, truck, electric, ford, chevy, gm, rivian, economy...

How can you best leverage your skills in the strong labor market to get your dream job? Justin and Lance outline some tips on how to gain dream employment and finish the show with anecdotes on how to sustain a fruitful relationship. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, jobs, economy, hiring, employment, relationships, professional, development, work, ethic, money, romance

What books should kids have access to and how transparent should schools be with parents? Justin and Lance discuss why school teachers are leaving their positions at unprecedented highs, and point out flaws in how we teach children. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, teaching, jobs, business, money, books, ban, lgbtq, race, sexuality, florida, reading

What should be required to gain American citizenship? Justin and Lance discuss how voting rights in America have changed throughout history, and suggest new ways to attain an involved, informed populous. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, citizenship, rights, immigration, election, service, family

China and Russia continue to see how much they can get away with without American intervention. Justin and Lance discuss how China is supporting Russia's military endeavors in Ukraine, and if establishing economic sanctions is the best way to end this partnership. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, russia, china, united states, money, economy, military

In 2020 the democrats beat the republicans at their own game. Justin and Lance discuss how the parties collect dark money, how it affects American citizens, and what American politics would look like if all political campaigns received the same funding. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, government, funding, parties, republican, democrat, voting, people, million, billion, election...

Do we truly have a united country or a collection of completely sovereign states? Justin and Lance are joined by Alan Taylor, Professor of History at the University of Virginia, to discuss his new book, "American Republics: A Continental History of the United States." Tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, alan taylor, book, america, history, professor, author, states, government, politics, con...

It is going to take a lot of work to unite America. Justin and Lance discuss the benefits of requiring the youth to serve their communities after high school and how this relates to solving the student loan debt crisis. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, education, service, youth, military, debt, economics, empathy

What issues could having more states resolve? Justin and Lance discuss the history of adding states and how having a fewer number of senate and house elections could encourage policymakers to come to solutions. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, election, states, government, republican, democrat, voting, rights, history