First State of the Union at a politically trying time In his State of the Union address, President Obama indicated that jobs and the economy would be the focus, but did not give up on his goal health care reform. He also urged Democrats and Republicans to find some unity to solve the country's most pressing problems.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Michael Fletcher: Staff writer for the Washington Post and co-author with Kevin Merrida of "Supreme Discomfort The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas."
Gerhard Peters: Co-founder of the American Presidency Project at the University of California Santa Barbara and professor of political science at Citrus College.
Shawn Colvin's storytelling through song Her biggest hit, "Sunny Came Home" showed audiences that Shawn Colvin could write songs that were intriguing as they were catchy. Colvin talks about her singing and songwriting influences.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Shawn Colvin: Singer and songwriter. Her latest release is Shawn Colvin Live (2009).
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