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Tired of the same old same old? These Boise students had a sharper take on State of the Union.

(R-L) Zach Munson, Kate Jonson, Tyler Packer and Lauren Davies and joined by their teachers (seated) Korrin Rue and Teegan Carter
(R-L) Zach Munson, Kate Jonson, Tyler Packer and Lauren Davies and joined by their teachers (seated) Korrin Rue and Teegan Carter

This panel of next-gen voters had a variety of reactions to President Biden's politically charged State of the Union.

For Lauren Davies and Tyler Packer (both of Capital School), and Kate Johnson and Zach Munson (both of Borah High School), listening to President Joe Biden's third State of the Union address was much more than an assignment. In fact, they were asked to share their insights, not with their class or school, but with a region-wide radio audience.

Along with their instructors, Korrin Rue and Teegan Carter, they visited with Morning Edition host George Prentice for an engaging morning-after take on one of Biden's most important political moments.

As host of Morning Edition, I'm the luckiest person I've ever known because I spend my days listening to smart, passionate, engaging people. It’s a public trust. I lean in to talk with actors, poets, writers and volunteers who make Idaho that much more special.

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