MPR’s Lorna Benson interviews political analyst Chris Gilbert about Ventura’s upcoming State of the State speech. In a break from the tradition of giving the speech to a live audience, Ventura has decided instead to speak from his official residence. He is not expected to take questions afterward. Gilbert says tonight's fireside chat format suits Ventura.
Governor Jesse Ventura is expected to focus on ways to close the state's nearly $2 billion dollar budget shortfall during his third State of the State address.