The real measure of any SONA is not how many promises were made. The Questions Behind the HeadlinesSeveral reports released immediately after the SONA remind us that our challenges extend beyond a single speech. The Conversation We Owe OurselvesPerhaps the greatest value of every SONA is not agreement. The question after every SONA is not simply whether government should spend more, tax less, borrow more, or provide additional assistance. And that is the question we should continue asking every Wednesday:After the SONA, what now?