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Telecom giants have left behind a large network of cables covered in toxic lead and they are contaminating the places that Americans live, play, and learn. Justin and Lance discuss the severity of lead exposure and how this issue has been neglected by large corporations and government agencies. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, lead, cables, verizon, att, tmobile, poisioning, school, playground, children, public health, epa, government, safety

The 2024 election could be the second time in American history that there is a rematch for the presidency, and the novelties do not stop there. Justin and Lance break down 5 ways the expected rematch in the 2024 election will make history. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, donald trump, joe biden, america, united sates, voting, president, democracy, states, electoral college, politics, republican, democrat, government

What are the troubles with owning apartment properties in 2023? Justin and Lance discuss why your property investments might be better kept in storage units and what this means for you as a consumer. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, property, money, investment

The United States has lost 100 nursing homes per year over the last six years. Justin and Lance discuss how this is connected to the new housing trend of ditching bathtubs and combining essential rooms in the home. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, housing, home, family, money, finance, mortgage, bank, loan, interest, market, wealth, america, dream

Schools have sacrificed teaching history and civics in favor of prioritizing math, science, and reading. Justin and Lance discuss if this was a worthy sacrifice, and if the solution to low history scores lies in funding, allocating, or teaching. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, reading, math, science, history, civics, american, students, scores, tests, academics, high school, middle school, teach, learn

American voters are going through all five stages of grief leading up to a likely rematch of the 2020 election in 2024. Justin and Lance touch on how different groups of the American population are reacting to a Trump and Biden rematch and assess different possibilities for 2024. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, trump, biden, voting, politics, government, president, 2020, 2024, republican, democrat

What do you remember about summer camp? Kids today can expect a call for medications and therapy accommodations. Justin and Lance discuss the role that TikTok and related platforms have on the mental health of children and the increased focus on mental issues. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, tiktok, social media, instagram, youtube, snapchat, addiction, children, phone, dopamine, gratification

Janice Ellig is Joined by Erin Tolefree, President of Baldwin Richardson Foods, to discuss her family legacy of daring entrepreneurship and how she is leading Baldwin Richardson Foods by continuously pursuing purpose-driven growth. tags: lr, janice ellig, erin tolefree, Baldwin Richardson Foods, leadership, women, business, partnership, eduction, service, purpose, growth

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, things are coming due. Justin and Lance discuss the turmoil between McCarthy and the republican party. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Kevin McCarthy, speaker, republican, house of representatives, government, politics, voting, laws, bills, united states

The American people are no longer satisfied with political deadlock and stagnation. Justin and Lance are joined by Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist at No Labels, to discuss where the common sense majority stands on the issues that are most important to the American public. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ryan clancy, politics, government, america, unites states, voting, partisan, issues, republican, democrat

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 of his finances. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, experience, life, house, apartment, family, career, planning

The pandemic and the prevalence of online training have led to an incompetent Gen Z in the workforce. Justin and Lance discuss what can be done to reverse this impact and why is Gen X turning away from the church. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, chruch, faith, religion, work, job, gen z, gen x, drive, motivation, lazy

We know that tracking your diet and exercise can have positive impacts on your motivation to make healthier choices, but could tracking your mood have similar benefits? Justin and Lance discuss how Apple is rolling out a mood tracker and dive into the uncertain world of tipping in 2023. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, mood, tracker, journal, mental health, apple, technology, advancement, apple watch, iphone, tsou

What are the problems facing the implementation of renewable energy and what are some potential solutions to accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy sources? Justin and Lance discuss offshore wind turbines, solar panels, natural gas, and more. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, clean, power, electricity, wind turbine, solar, gas, coal, renewable

What work needs to be done in the office? Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, VP of Human Capital at the Conference Board, to discuss the disconnect between workers and employers and what employers can do to attract and retain workers. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, robin erickson, economy, jobs, career, salary, work, office, pandemic, money, time, flexibility, home, family, labor, market

Janice Ellig is Joined by Douglas Peterson, CEO of S&P Global, to discuss how S&P Global is focused on powering the markets of the future. Douglas Peterson touches on his career, leadership, and purpose. tags: lr, janice ellig, douglas peterson, leadership, s&p global, ceo, board, markets, stocks, economy, planning, business, career

Is nuclear worth the risk? How much are you willing to pay for gas or an electric car? Justin and Lance break down six big problems we need to address as we make the switch to renewable energy. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, renewable, clean, nuclear, wind, water, solar, electric, car, gas, oil, coal, taxes, government