Radio active...tonight

It’s been a busy news day and we’ll delve into some of the big topics on The John Batchelor Show tonight around 9 p.m. (PST). I’ll join John to discuss the State of the Union speech, the state of California, the state of Silicon Valley (i.e.: Apple’s just-released iPad) and more.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveils the long-awaited iPad...

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"Saving the Middle Class?"

Attempting to address the nation’s intertwined economic and unemployment crises - not to mention put the brakes on his and the Democratic Party’s sliding poll numbers - the president announced earlier today that his administration would enact a series of measures to “reverse the overall erosion in middle class security.”

I’ll be joining a panel discussion on the administration's efforts tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends.” The conversation will focus on a plan that includes “a package of modest initiatives intended to help families pay for child care, save for retirement, pay student loans and care for elderly parents.” The announcement is being seen by some White House watchers as a preview of what to expect when the president delivers the State of the Union speech Wednesday night.

The president - as candidate - on saving the middle class...(Toledo, Ohio, on October 13, 2008).