U.S. households now have more than $13.3 trillion in debt. Delinquency rates are down, but is the economy at risk and how can the lending process be revamped?
Read MoreA new round of U.S. sanctions are set to go into effect later this month. What is the Trump administrations strategy and how will Russia react? Is there a better option?
Read MoreThe U.S. has some of the most advanced cyber weapons on the planet, but do we have the policy necessary to use them effectively? The American way of life may be at serious risk.
Read MoreWomen earn 4% less for every child they have on average according to a recent article in the New York Times. Is this intentional, does it matter, how can it be changed?
Read MorePolice are now required to get a warrant before obtaining surveillance on cell phone location data according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. How will this impact your privacy and what else can be done?
Read MoreNo Labels and several members of the House of Representatives may hold up the vote for a new Speaker next year if reforms to the position are not made. What can be done to make Congress less partisan?
Read MoreHarvard University just released polling information on the seven things everyone should know about young Americans. What do these facts tell us about our future?
Read MoreSuicides have increased 25% nationally since 1999, despite increased efforts to prevent them. The State of Us opens the conversation about this topic, with more episode to come on the issue.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court made a narrow ruling in a recent case concerning LGBT+ rights. Are there more significant issues surrounding this controversy and how should they be addressed?
Read MoreThe debate around school violence focuses on guns and mental health, but is there a broader issue? Lance shares his thoughts on this critical issue.
Read MoreThe United States accounts for only 4% of the hurricanes that make landfall, so why does the country incur 60% of the costs? Justin and Lance discuss this revelation from The New York Times.
Read MoreAn ad appeared in the Wall Street Journal on Saturday about false news and Facebook was the advertiser. Is the company taking this problem seriously and are their "tips" useful?
Read MoreSome states are allowing ex-felons to vote. Should they be allowed to and what are the implications?
Read MorePresident Trump has left the Iran Nuclear Deal. China is amenable to working on the United States' trade deficit and North Korea just released three hostages. Are these legitimate wins for America?
Read MoreThe United States and China just finished unproductive trade negotiations and President Trump is turning to outside advisers. Does any of that matter to the American people?
Read MoreWhat exactly is AI and should you protect your kids from it? Even the tech-savvy people have something to learn on today's episode.
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