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Go beyond mainstream cable news and party lines, with a Millennial and a Boomer, as they work to push past the noise and bring attention to all the issues that matter. Justin T. Weller and Lance Jacks... more
FAQs about The State of Us:How many episodes does The State of Us have?The podcast currently has 891 episodes available.
November 16, 2018FDA Looks to Ban Menthol in Tobacco ProductsThe new rules proposed by the FDA would eliminate about one-third of the cigarettes sold annually. The goal is to curb teen use of tobacco which has been on the rise with vaping products. Justin and Lance discuss to what extent the government should regulate drugs and other products....more52minPlay
November 14, 2018Amazon's New HQ & Five Below - Signs of a Changing EconomyAmazon just announced the two locations for its second H.Q. Five Below sells items for $5 or less and has seen tremendous success at its brick and mortar locations. What do these companies tell us about the future of technology and the economy? Justin and Lance are joined by author, podcast host, and business consultant Jon Umstead to examine this question....more47minPlay
November 12, 2018New Credit Scores in 2019 & What They MeanUltraFICO scores are on the way. How will this change your ability to get credit, what are the risks, and is there a better option? Justin and Lance breakdown everything you should know....more35minPlay
November 09, 2018The Placebo Effect - Is it Real?New research may indicate that the Placebo Effect is a biological process. These findings open the door to larger philosophical questions and how people view the world. Justin and Lance share their thoughts on the research and discuss the philosophical outlooks....more50minPlay
November 07, 2018Post 2018 Election - What's Next?The mid-terms are over and the Democrats and Republicans have made gains. What are the key takeaways and where do we go from here? Justin and Lance explore the results and what they mean....more45minPlay
November 05, 2018Democrats and Republicans Have Major ProblemsWith the election looming, Democrats are facing some short-term problems and Republicans must address their long-term future. Justin and Lance explain the current shortcomings of both parties....more41minPlay
November 02, 2018The State of the Race - Everything You Should KnowWhat's happening in Texas, dark money for Democrats, President Trump's ideas, and more. Justin and Lance run through the state of the election as it stands now....more45minPlay
October 31, 2018Should Birthright Citizenship End?President Trump floated the idea of attempting to end birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants with an executive order. Is this legal and could this work? Justin and Lance also explore the larger questions raised by this fascinating topic....more35minPlay
October 29, 2018Google Wants Kids to be Internet AwesomeThe digital world is increasingly being woven into the fabric of education. To what extent should companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft be allowed to educate kids on internet citizenship? Should the responsibility be on parents or education systems to teach kids about digital responsibility?...more44minPlay
October 26, 2018Amazon vs Sears EmployeesSears was a pillar of American success in the 1950s and '60s. Adjusted for inflation, how would its employees fare against the new American icon, Amazon? People have, on average, less buying power than they did 50 and 60 years ago, but what about their benefits? Justin and Lance share some historical perspective and talk about the lazy millennial myth....more45minPlay
FAQs about The State of Us:How many episodes does The State of Us have?The podcast currently has 891 episodes available.