State of the Union http://www.npr.org State of the Union en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:18:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg State of the Union http://www.npr.org yes Chart Check: Did Obama's Graphics 'Enhance' His Big Speech? We critique a few of the charts in the White House's State of the Union online presentation. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/02/13/171935151/chart-check-did-obama-s-graphics-enhance-his-big-speech?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/02/13/171935151/chart-check-did-obama-s-graphics-enhance-his-big-speech?ft=1&f=125936731 We critique a few of the charts in the White House's State of the Union online presentation. no We critique a few of the charts in the White House's State of the Union online presentation.

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]]> President Pledges Transparency On Drone Strikes In the State of the Union, Obama defends the legality of drone strikes and promises more openness with Congress. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/13/171887547/president-pledges-transparency-on-drone-strikes?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/13/171887547/president-pledges-transparency-on-drone-strikes?ft=1&f=125936731 In the State of the Union, Obama defends the legality of drone strikes and promises more openness with Congress. no In the State of the Union, Obama defends the legality of drone strikes and promises more openness with Congress.

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]]> What To Serve At A State Of The Union Party: 'Sour Grapes And Whine' When NPR White House correspondent Ari Shapiro posed that question to his 125,000 Facebook followers, plenty of people jumped at the chance for a show of wit. Let the<em> bon mots</em> roll! Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/12/171817696/what-to-serve-at-a-state-of-the-union-party-sour-grapes-and-whine?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/12/171817696/what-to-serve-at-a-state-of-the-union-party-sour-grapes-and-whine?ft=1&f=125936731 When NPR White House correspondent Ari Shapiro posed that question to his 125,000 Facebook followers, plenty of people jumped at the chance for a show of wit. Let the<em> bon mots</em> roll! no When NPR White House correspondent Ari Shapiro posed that question to his 125,000 Facebook followers, plenty of people jumped at the chance for a show of wit. Let the bon mots roll!

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]]> North Korean Nuke Test Seems Timed To Upstage Obama's State Of The Union Analysts also say North Korea's claim that the device was smaller and lighter than ones it previously tested might be a sign it has moved closer to being able to fit a weapon on to a missile. Leaders around the world are condemning North Korea's actions. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/12/171780740/north-korean-nuke-test-seems-timed-to-upstage-obamas-state-of-the-union?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/12/171780740/north-korean-nuke-test-seems-timed-to-upstage-obamas-state-of-the-union?ft=1&f=125936731 Analysts also say North Korea's claim that the device was smaller and lighter than ones it previously tested might be a sign it has moved closer to being able to fit a weapon on to a missile. Leaders around the world are condemning North Korea's actions. no Analysts also say North Korea's claim that the device was smaller and lighter than ones it previously tested might be a sign it has moved closer to being able to fit a weapon on to a missile. Leaders around the world are condemning North Korea's actions.

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]]> Public Pressure, Background Checks Central To Obama Gun Control Strategy Gun control historically has been one of the most divisive issues in Congress, between the parties and even inside the Democratic coalition. Yet some in President Obama's own party say he has put together a gun agenda that is sweeping without being too painful for most Democrats to support. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/02/09/171476203/public-pressure-background-checks-central-to-obama-gun-control-strategy?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/02/09/171476203/public-pressure-background-checks-central-to-obama-gun-control-strategy?ft=1&f=125936731 Gun control historically has been one of the most divisive issues in Congress, between the parties and even inside the Democratic coalition. Yet some in President Obama's own party say he has put together a gun agenda that is sweeping without being too painful for most Democrats to support. 293 no Gun control historically has been one of the most divisive issues in Congress, between the parties and even inside the Democratic coalition. Yet some in President Obama's own party say he has put together a gun agenda that is sweeping without being too painful for most Democrats to support.

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]]> 'State Of The Union' Set For Feb. 12 As tradition dictates, the House speaker has invited the president. This year, Speaker John Boehner's office announced, the date will be the second Tuesday in February. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/11/169139425/state-of-the-union-set-for-feb-12?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/11/169139425/state-of-the-union-set-for-feb-12?ft=1&f=125936731 As tradition dictates, the House speaker has invited the president. This year, Speaker John Boehner's office announced, the date will be the second Tuesday in February. no As tradition dictates, the House speaker has invited the president. This year, Speaker John Boehner's office announced, the date will be the second Tuesday in February.

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]]> Obama, At Crossroads, Takes Different Route Than Clinton Chose In '96 Faced with a re-election fight, Bill Clinton used his State of the Union address to declare "the era of big government is over." President Obama focused instead on economic fairness, an issue his mother embraced. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/01/25/145818070/obama-at-crossroads-takes-different-route-than-clinton-in-96?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/01/25/145818070/obama-at-crossroads-takes-different-route-than-clinton-in-96?ft=1&f=125936731 Faced with a re-election fight, Bill Clinton used his State of the Union address to declare "the era of big government is over." President Obama focused instead on economic fairness, an issue his mother embraced. no Faced with a re-election fight, Bill Clinton used his State of the Union address to declare "the era of big government is over." President Obama focused instead on economic fairness, an issue his mother embraced.

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]]> White House To Use Enhanced Livestream, Social Media To Market SOTU The White House uploaded a YouTube video to tout the large role the president had in preparing the speech. But the White House also would provide an enhanced video feed of the speech, with graphics and charts to go with the president's words, as an added value. And officials would engage citizens through social media after the speech, again on the official website. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/01/24/145786867/white-house-to-use-enhanced-livestream-social-media-to-market-sotu?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/01/24/145786867/white-house-to-use-enhanced-livestream-social-media-to-market-sotu?ft=1&f=125936731 The White House uploaded a YouTube video to tout the large role the president had in preparing the speech. But the White House also would provide an enhanced video feed of the speech, with graphics and charts to go with the president's words, as an added value. And officials would engage citizens through social media after the speech, again on the official website. no The White House uploaded a YouTube video to tout the large role the president had in preparing the speech. But the White House also would provide an enhanced video feed of the speech, with graphics and charts to go with the president's words, as an added value. And officials would engage citizens through social media after the speech, again on the official website.

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]]> This Week's Podcast: The State Of The Nation. And Obama, Bachmann And Rahm. This week's podcast episode focuses on the State of the Union and the (two) responses. Plus: Rahm Emanuel battles for ballot position in Chicago and George Allen hopes for a rematch in Virginia. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/28/133308913/this-weeks-podcast-the-state-of-the-nation-and-obama-bachmann-and-rahm?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/28/133308913/this-weeks-podcast-the-state-of-the-nation-and-obama-bachmann-and-rahm?ft=1&f=125936731 This week's podcast episode focuses on the State of the Union and the (two) responses. Plus: Rahm Emanuel battles for ballot position in Chicago and George Allen hopes for a rematch in Virginia. no This week's podcast episode focuses on the State of the Union and the (two) responses. Plus: Rahm Emanuel battles for ballot position in Chicago and George Allen hopes for a rematch in Virginia.

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]]> January 26th Show On today's <em>Talk of the Nation, </em>Ken Rudin and the guests assess the State of the Union, the story of a woman jailed for sneaking her kids into a school outside their district, reunions with long-lost siblings, and Kathy Bates. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/01/26/133238752/january-26th-show?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/01/26/133238752/january-26th-show?ft=1&f=125936731 On today's <em>Talk of the Nation, </em>Ken Rudin and the guests assess the State of the Union, the story of a woman jailed for sneaking her kids into a school outside their district, reunions with long-lost siblings, and Kathy Bates. no On today's Talk of the Nation, Ken Rudin and the guests assess the State of the Union, the story of a woman jailed for sneaking her kids into a school outside their district, reunions with long-lost siblings, and Kathy Bates.

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]]> The Night Congress Learned To Couple-Skate The idea that members of Congress would tout their commitment to bipartisanship by sitting together struck some as inspired — and others as insipid. But based on appearances alone, viewers could be forgiven for thinking the president . Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:37:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/28/133228414/the-night-congress-learned-to-couple-skate?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/28/133228414/the-night-congress-learned-to-couple-skate?ft=1&f=125936731 The idea that members of Congress would tout their commitment to bipartisanship by sitting together struck some as inspired — and others as insipid. But based on appearances alone, viewers could be forgiven for thinking the president . no The idea that members of Congress would tout their commitment to bipartisanship by sitting together struck some as inspired — and others as insipid. But based on appearances alone, viewers could be forgiven for thinking the president .

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]]> Obama: We Will Move Forward Together Or Not At All Obama will urge his fellow policymakers to get past petty politics to secure the nation's future. The Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/25/133223022/obama-we-will-move-forward-together-or-not-at-all?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/25/133223022/obama-we-will-move-forward-together-or-not-at-all?ft=1&f=125936731 Obama will urge his fellow policymakers to get past petty politics to secure the nation's future. The no Obama will urge his fellow policymakers to get past petty politics to secure the nation's future. The

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]]> The King's Speech; Also, Is Rahm-bo A No Go In Chicago? In Political Junkie: Previewing Obama's State of the Union address, a new wrinkle in Rahm Emanuel's plan to be the next mayor of Chicago. Plus: winners are named in the 2010 election contest! Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/25/133100299/the-kings-speech-also-is-rahm-bo-a-no-go-in-chicago?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/25/133100299/the-kings-speech-also-is-rahm-bo-a-no-go-in-chicago?ft=1&f=125936731 In Political Junkie: Previewing Obama's State of the Union address, a new wrinkle in Rahm Emanuel's plan to be the next mayor of Chicago. Plus: winners are named in the 2010 election contest! no In Political Junkie: Previewing Obama's State of the Union address, a new wrinkle in Rahm Emanuel's plan to be the next mayor of Chicago. Plus: winners are named in the 2010 election contest!

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]]> Today's Agenda: State Of The Union, State Of The Oscars We'll begin the day hearing about the movies and actors nominated for Oscars. We'll end the day hearing from President Obama about the "state of the union." Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/01/25/133203939/todays-agenda-state-of-the-union-state-of-the-oscars?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/01/25/133203939/todays-agenda-state-of-the-union-state-of-the-oscars?ft=1&f=125936731 We'll begin the day hearing about the movies and actors nominated for Oscars. We'll end the day hearing from President Obama about the "state of the union." no We'll begin the day hearing about the movies and actors nominated for Oscars. We'll end the day hearing from President Obama about the "state of the union."

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]]> Obama Previews SOTU: An Economy Working For All Obama will defend federal spending on investments even as Republicans are demanding spending cuts. The investments are necessary for the nation to compete globally in the 21st century, he will say. He's also expected to defend his health care law. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:59:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/24/133176290/obama-previews-sotu-want-economy-to-work-for-everyone?ft=1&f=125936731 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/01/24/133176290/obama-previews-sotu-want-economy-to-work-for-everyone?ft=1&f=125936731 Obama will defend federal spending on investments even as Republicans are demanding spending cuts. The investments are necessary for the nation to compete globally in the 21st century, he will say. He's also expected to defend his health care law. no Obama will defend federal spending on investments even as Republicans are demanding spending cuts. The investments are necessary for the nation to compete globally in the 21st century, he will say. He's also expected to defend his health care law.

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