State of the Union speech

Politics & Government

How to watch and listen to NPR's coverage of Biden's State of the Union speech

10:07am March 07, 2024

by Washington Desk

President Biden is delivering his State of the Union address on Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET, a speech where he will make his case for a second term in office.

Chief of Staff Jeffrey Zients, pictured with President Biden in February 2023, spoke to NPR's Morning Edition ahead of the president's 2024 State of the Union address.

Politics & Government

What to expect in Biden's State of the Union speech, according to his chief of staff

6:00am March 07, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients told NPR that Biden's speech will cover his administration's accomplishments and agenda. It's the president's last such address before the election.

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address last March.

Politics & Government

Here are the key issues to watch for in Biden's State of the Union

5:13am February 07, 2023

The speech represents a chance for Biden to address the nation on where he thinks the country stands, where it is headed and what his priorities are ahead. Here, several issue areas to look out for.

President Obama delivers his State of the Union address in Washington on Tuesday.

State Of The Union: A Quick Wrap On Education

4:25pm January 21, 2015

by Claudio Sanchez

Good news about graduation rates, and more about Obama's plan for making community college free.