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Maria and Alice discuss the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump and the mounting legal cases before him. How is this playing out in the court of public opinion and in the court of law? Also, $1.6 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox News for allegedly "intentionally and falsely" blaming Dominion Voting Systems for Trump's 2020 election loss. In this week's Meaningful Moment...

Maria and Alice are joined with Co-Founder and CEO of All in Together to discuss the tragic school shooting in Nashville that claimed 6 innocent lives. The nation is mourning the loss of the three small children and three school employees. Lauren talks about the need to draw a red line on gun violence, re-impose an assault weapons ban, and pass gun-control measures across the country. Alice stress...

Maria and Alice discuss the notion that President Biden is "inching toward the center" as he mulls over an announcement on a re-election bid for president. On the GOP side of the 2024 equation: Trump and DeSantis lead the polls, even though DeSantis has not entered the race. Plus- will the "War on Woke" dominate the Republican primary? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share some s...

Maria and Alice discuss President Biden's new budget proposal that appears DOA on the hill. How will Republicans respond to the spending plan? Plus the two discuss the top issues in the GOP primary in the 2024 presidential race. And Fox News' Tucker Carlson says of Donald Trump: "I hate him passionately." As the Dominion Voting System lawsuit against Fox News unfolds, how do private messages confl...

Maria and Alice talk about President Biden's top secret trip to Ukraine in advance of the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The President took a nearly 10-hour train ride from the border of Poland to Kiev to show his administration's “unwavering support" for those in the war-torn region. Back in the states, residents in East Palestine, Ohio voiced frustration at the lack of...

Maria and Alice break down President Biden's State of the Union address and the ensuing heckling from vocal Republican members of Congress. Did the president make the case for his accomplishments or did it fall short? Plus- the controversy over the notion that Republicans plan to sunset Social Security and Medicare. And - the lying Congressman George Santos has yet another claim of deceiving peopl...

Maria and Alice discuss the ongoing drip, drip, drip of classified documents turning up here, there, and everywhere. Former Vice President Mike Pence is the latest high level leader to turn over documents. He joins President Biden and former President Trump under scrutiny for mishandling classified documents. The National Archives now says it's time for all past presidents and vice presidents to s...

Alice and Maria discuss the many questions surrounding President Biden's alleged mishandling of classified documents. Is the White House being transparent? How does this differ from the probe involving former President Donald Trump and the documents found at Mar-a-Lago? And calls from both sides of the aisle for Congressman George Santos to step down due to his many lies concerning his background....

Maria and Alice break down the impact of AZ Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's decision to change her party registration from Democratic to Independent. Was this about the current political climate, or her political future? They weigh in on the Georgia Senate runoff election and the GOP battle for speaker of the House. They also discuss the newly formed Facts First organization, designed to respond to the acti...

Maria and Alice discuss the best ways to break bread with your family and friends without breaking any spirits. Do you avoid politics altogether? Do you agree to disagree? And what does the runoff election in Georgia mean for both parties moving forward. Plus, amidst the tragic shooting at a nightclub in Colorado, a hero emerges, saving untold number of lives. In this week’s meaningful moment, Ali...

With just days until the 2022 Midterm elections, Alice and Maria discuss the massive early voting numbers and what party is taking an early lead. The two also discuss the key issues motivating voters across the country. Is it the economy, abortion, crime, or voting rights? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share powerful words to remind us of the value of your vote.

With just over two weeks until the midterm elections, Alice and Maria talk about the rising impact of gas prices on the electorate. Will the pain at the pump drive voters away? And what are the top of mind issues for voters? Is it the economy, inflation, crime, abortion? Plus- a judge orders former President Donald Trump to turn over emails relating to his bogus claims of election fraud in 2020. A...

Alice and Maria talk about the massive devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Ian. They discuss the efforts to rescue people, restore power, and remain safe in the aftermath. In this week's Meaningful Moment, they call for listeners to help those impacted by the storm. Maria calls attention to the Puerto Rican relief efforts through the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and sends...

Maria and Alice discuss the controversy surrounding border Governors bussing and flying migrants to Northern cities. What is the political fallout. And - why did Sen. Lindsey Graham bring abortion back into the spotlight. Also- President Biden says the pandemic is over and inflation is under control, but many are skeptical. In this week's Meaningful Moment, the two share inspiring quotes in celebr...

Alice and Maria discuss President Biden's speech to the nation and his reference to MAGA Republicans. Why is there an effort to divide the GOP? And the two discuss the impact of Donald Trump on the midterm elections. In this week's Meaningful Moment, they both share words of inspiration from the great tennis legend Serena Williams.

Alice and Maria break down President Biden's plan to cancel student debt for millions of people across the country. What are the political and legal questions that arise from this historic announcement? And the first major referendum of Roe v. Wade is put to the test in New York and abortion rights come out on top. Plus a new poll shows voters are concerned about threats to democracy and our econo...

Alice and Maria break down President Biden's plan to cancel student debt for millions of people across the country. What are the political and legal questions that arise from this historic announcement? And the first major referendum of Roe v. Wade is put to the test in New York and abortion rights come out on top. Plus a new poll shows voters are concerned about threats to democracy and our econo...

Maria and Alice discuss details of the recently passed Infrastructure Reduction act. Will the $700 billion dollar package actually reduce inflation or is it simply a climate change and health care spending plan. Also, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney loses her battle for re-election, but vows to continue the war to keep Trump out of the white house. And the Mar-A-Lago raid is raising concern on bo...

Maria and Alice are joined by the man Politico has billed as the "oracle of Democratic midterm optimism," Simon Rosenberg weighs in on what he sees as a potential blue wave in November. The founder of New Democrat Network has been reading the political tea leaves and sees a bright future for democrats, even with the low presidential poll numbers and inflation concerns. The podcast duo also looks a...

Maria and Alice discuss the impact of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in the Dobbs case that overturns Roe v. Wade. The abortion and pro-life debate is emotional, didfficult, and often very divisive. Alice and Maria are on opposing sides of this controversy and respectfully share their views on what this means, now that abortion policy is now in the hands of elected state leaders. Also- they dis...

Alice and Maria discuss the mounting testimony in House Select Committee hearings on January 6th indicating former President Trump's pressure on election officials to change the outcome of the 2020 election. High level GOP elections officials stand firm on their commitment to the constitution. And bi-partisan talks are slowly moving along to produce meaningful legislation to combat gun violence. I...

Maria and Alice are joined by special guest attorney and legal analyst Michael Zeldin to discuss the testimony to date in the January 6th committee hearings. The three break down testimony of former President Trump's inner circle referring to the former president as being "detached from reality" on election night 2020. The discussion also raises questions about the basis of fundraising for legal f...

Alice and Maria discuss the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas in which 19 students and two teachers lost their lives. They talk about the emotional toll on those impacted, the insufficient law enforcement response, and the need for political consensus to make meaningful reforms to curtail gun violence. Please listen, like and share with those who appreciate civil discourse on the news of the d...

Maria and Alice discuss the bombshell news of the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion dealing with the controversial Roe v. Wade case. The draft opinion would overturn Roe v. Wad and the right to have an abortion. Alice and Maria break down the discussion along the legal, political and moral lines. This is an emotional discussion filled with talk and tears that you don't want to miss. Please listen...

Maria and Alice discuss the intense debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney World over the controversy surrounding the Parental Rights in Education bill, aka, "Don't Say Gay" bill. The ensuing culture war pits supporters of the LGBTQ community against those who support parental rights in education. A similar battle is brewing in Michigan where one state senator strongly defend...