Smart Talk: Gov. Wolf’s 1st days in office; Can parties agree on anything?; Garrison Keillor

What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, January 23, 2015:

On Friday’s Smart Talk, WITF’s Capitol Bureau Chief Mary Wilson provides insight into newly sworn-in Gov. Tom Wolf’s first few days in office. The new governor immediately signed two executive orders but his first bold step was taken Thursday. That’s when Wolf rescinded 11th hour appointments made by outgoing Gov. Tom Corbett, including the appointment of Erik Arneson to head up the Office of Open Records.

President Obama’s State-of-the-Union Address included several lofty proposals. The real question though is whether the president can get anything passed through new Republican majorities in the House and Senate, especially at a time when the two parties are so divided.

Ed Uravic, a former manager for several political campaigns, lobbyist, and Congressional staffer weighs in.

Finally, legendary Prairie Home Companion star Garrison Keillor speaks with WITF’s Arts and Culture reporter Cary Burkett on Friday’s show.