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President Obama laid out his plans for the next year during his State of the Union address. Host Michel Martin speaks with a group of diverse people about the address and their hopes for the year ahead. Her guests are Oakland Lewis, who is looking for work, immigrant rights activist Gaby Pacheco, and Trei Dudley, a college student.

NPR's Libby Lewis reports on a case being argued before the Supreme Court today on a Maine law that's aimed at lowering prescription drug prices.

We read from listener comments to the program including thoughts on our coverage of the cost of medical malpractice insurance, our series on debt and the food Lewis and Clark's expedition survived on during their expedition.

The Marine's V22 Osprey has come under increasing scrutiny after a series of deadly crashes and a highly critical GAO report. The aircraft may face a funding cutoff after a review of Defense Department programs ordered by President Bush. Russell Lewis reports from member station KPBS.

From member station K-P-B-S, Russell Lewis reports on the Marine Corps' investigation into the crashes of V-22 Osprey planes last December. The crashes are blamed on computer software problems and hydraulic failure.

With the U.S. Senate set to begin debate Monday over the federal budget, congressional Republican leaders are preparing for a showdown with fiscal conservatives. NPR's Libby Lewis reports.

...with Carl Lewis and Michael Johnson leading the way in track.

Noah talks with Craig Masback, who's covering the Olympic track and field trials in Atlanta for NBC. They review Carl Lewis' third place finish in the long jump and Michael Johnson's win in the 400 meter race. Masback says to look forward to Johnson's run in the 200 meter this weekend.

Noah talks with Dr. David Lewis, a psychologist and a co-author of the report "Dying for Information." The report, commissioned by Reuters Business Information, indicates that half of all managers they surveyed felt as though they were victims of "information overload."

As energy bills mount and electric power is no sure thing in California, businesses are looking for ways to become more energy efficient. It's a mindset that is likely to become stronger than any time since the energy crisis of the 1970s. Russell Lewis of member station KPBS reports.