The State of Us
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A Shrinking Workforce Could Mean Economic Danger
What is causing fewer people to work and how are baby boomers and generation z contributing to the falling labor force participation rate? Justin and Lance discuss the economic threat of a shrinking w
The Threat of a Shutdown & Powerless Speaker
Kevin McCarthy made a series of promises to conservative Republicans to win the house speakership and keep legislation on track, but with a possible government shutdown and his own job on the line, th
What You Must Know About Your Food & Modern Agriculture
How much do you know about the foods you eat every day? Justin and Lance break down how your food is made and how to decode all the labels you come across in the grocery store.tags: tsou, justin wel
Voters Dread the 2024 Election and GOP Shifts Tactics
Voters are not looking forward to a repeat of the 2020 election - how will this impact voter turnout and the outcome of the 2024 election? Justin and Lance discuss the candidates running for the presi
Moving or Traveling: What's Necessary for A Good Life?
What's more important - life experiences or money and can you have both? Justin, Lance, and Levi discuss one homeowner who left the American dream behind to find more life experiences at the expense o
Debt Ceiling Fight & How to Fix It
The national debt is significantly larger than the national GDP yet there is no clear path forward to resolve the debt crisis. Justin and Lance discuss how Democrats and Republicans are clashing over
Bad Commutes, Costly Childcare, The $200,000 Job & China Alternatives
Is it ever necesary for all employees to come into the office? Also, what industries and companies are compensating their employees the most? Justin and Lance discuss office logistics, wage growth, an
Is Life Better Than in 1980?
How have real wages grown since 1980 but the quality of life has decreased? Justin and Lance discuss modern financial problems like housing, family dynamics, and cost of living. tags: tsou, justin w
Supermarkets of the Future vs Small Towns
What does the supermarket of the future look like and how will it impact small towns around the country? From in-store restaurants to data tracking, Justin and Lance discuss the changes that could be
Gen Z is Rising in the Workforce: What We All Must Know
Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, Vice President of Human Capital at the Conference Board, to discuss what Generation Z values in the workplace and how employers can prepare to recruit th