Here Come Obama's Last Two Years

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 20, 2015

White House officials say that the President's State of the Union address tonight will address the theme of "middle-class economics." We discuss what to expect from President Obama's tone and policy proposals with Byron Tau, Wall Street Journal White House reporter. 

Plus: join us at 9 p.m. for a live chat with Brian, Amy Davidson of The New Yorker, Christina Greer of Fordham University, and other special guests.  

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