“I have on occasion, but usually just as a consequence of driving around while listening to public radio when it was on.”

— Steve Wilson, retail manager, Lawrence

“I can't say that I have. They're not that well publicized. Actually, this is the first time I've heard anyone talking about it.”

— Cinda Zigmund, retired, Blue Springs, Mo.

“Yes I have, last year's and others. I'm always interested in what they have to say.”

— Scott MacNair, farmer, Jetmore

“No, never. I've seen the State of the Union before, but never the State of the State. I know it's bad, but I tend to pay more attention to the bigger political events.”

— Kasey Matthews, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence