President Barack Obama with Daniel Hernandez, an intern for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who helped her after she was shot. Hernandez will be seated next to First Lady Michelle Obama during the State of the Union address. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
State of the Union analysis and reaction
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They're full of pomp, ceremony, and promises. But what do Americans really learn from the State of the Union addresses? Midmorning analyzes the theater, the politics, and the word choice from last nights State of the Union speech, and the Republican response.
Guests
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Jason Johnson: Professor of political science and communications at Hiram College.
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Trevor Parry-Giles: Professor in the department of communication at the University of Maryland.
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John Gordon: MPR's social media editor.
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