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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 Jackson examine the topics that are often overlooked by most major media outlets, but are critical for Americans to be educated about. There’s a world beyond the noise and it begins with Justin & Lance on The State of Us.
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With Guzzling Gas Prices, is it Time to Buy an Electric Car?
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 -
Congress is Ignoring Student Debt - Why?
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, salary, planning, finance -
Where Have the Missing Workers Gone?
4.3 million workers are missing and U.S. jobless claims reach a 52 year low. Justin and Lance discuss three potential options to solve the labor shortage issue in the United States.
tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, politics, labor, immigration, money, capitalism, automation, jobs, career, worker, unemployed, hiring -
Rethinking the Grading System & Unvaccinated Cost Colleges
How are schools rethinking grade levels for students and the amount of time they spend in class? Justin and Lance discuss how education should shift towards application-level understanding and how unvaccinated college students are costing schools millions of dollars.
tags: justin weller, lance jackson, education, school, learning, teaching, teacher, vaccine, money, loans, taxes, technology -
Get Your Dream Job: Relationships Thrive in Tough Times
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 -
Should College be Free & Student Loans Forgiven?
Should every college program publicly share the return on investment they provide? Justin and Lance are joined by Richy Richardson, a finance and economics student at the University of Cincinnati, to discuss the value of a college degree and how people should attain them.
tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, richy Richardson, economy, school, college, university, money, loans, education, finance, future, investment, interest
Customer Reviews
New Favorite Podcast!!
I have been actively listening to this podcast for the past two months and it is one of my new favorite podcasts. I love how well Justin and Lance explain current issues while incorporating historic events. I feel like these two keep my knowledge relevant and I always learn something new.
The State of US
I’m always pleased when I get in my car and it’s preset to the Bluetooth connection and the podcast comes on. I am NOT a political person, but find myself listening & learning... and enjoying myself while doing so. I truly enjoy the relationship and comments between both Justin & Lance. Thank you for the research & the show.
Great Coverage of Current Events!
I can always count on learning new stuff from The State of Us. Lance and Justin really do a good job of finding unique stories!