Summary: It seems like the state of the union address was ages ago but on this episode we discuss a few takeaways from the President's address and then discuss the REAL state of our union features failing infrastructure, income inequality, threats to our education system and more.<br> <br> <br> <br> STATE OF THE UNION - 11:42<br> L.Joy, Lurie and June have a FEW thoughts on the Trump's first State of the Union Address.<br> <br> #CIVICDOCKET - 30:00<br> A few of the civic related stories we discussed on the show that you may have missed in mainstream media. Follow the hashtag #CivicDocket on Twitter or view more <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/civicdocket/">here</a>.<br> <br> * Yes, this nation needs a real infrastructure plan - <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/01/30/yes-this-nation-needs-a-real-infrastructure-plan-no-thats-not-what-president-trump-offered-tonight/?utm_term=.4c18f683f2c8">link</a><br> * Tucked Into the Tax Bill, a Plan to Help Distressed America - <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/29/business/tax-bill-economic-recovery-opportunity-zones.html?utm_content=bufferc12d2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer">link</a><br> * Struggling US families turn to crowdfunding to cover childcare costs - <a href="https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/30/parenting-mothers-crowdfunding-childbirth?utm_content=bufferab151&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer">link</a><br> * Education Dept to test putting federal aid on debit cards - <a href="http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/371334-ed-dept-to-test-putting-federal-aid-on-debit-cards?utm_content=bufferf7530&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer">link</a><br> * Robert De Niro, Privatization Hero - <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/455718/robert-de-niro-exploit-barbuda-resort">link</a><br> <br> MUSIC<br> Gregory Porter - 1960 What?<br> Ledisi - Shot Down<br> <br> ---<br> <br> BECOME A CIVIC PATRON<br> Help us continue to grow and spread civic education and engagement by becoming a Civic Patron. Your financial support will help fund day-to-day costs and ensure the show will continue to be free and available for all to learn and share. You can contribute as little as $3 a month <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/patreon">via Patreon</a> or make a one-time donation of any amount <a href="https://www.paypal.me/ljoywilliams">via PayPal</a><br> <br> REVIEW THE SHOW<br> If you love the show please write a review on <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/itunes">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/stitcher">Stitcher</a> and help spread the word about civic education and engagement. Make it a 5 star review and L. Joy Will read it on a feedback episode of the show.<br> <br> FOLLOW #SUNDAYCIVICS<br> Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/youtube">sundaycivics.org/youtube</a><br> Follow on Twitter: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/twitter">sundaycivics.org/twitter</a><br> Like on Facebook: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/facebook">sundaycivics.org/facebook</a><br> <br> FOLLOW L. JOY<br> Follow on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ljoywilliams">twitter.com/ljoywilliams</a><br> Follow on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ljoywilliams">instagram.com/ljoywilliams</a><br> Follow on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljoywilliams">linkedin.com/in/ljoywilliams</a>
