Alice and Maria discuss five possible twists that could impact the 2024 election between President Biden and former President Trump. What could change the outcome: health, the economy, trials or third party candidates? And, are the Fifty Shades of Grey details in the Stormy Daniels hush money trial helping or hurting the case? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share inspiring words in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day and a message of generosity from former President George Bush...
May 09, 2024•29 min
Alice and Maria discuss the first week of the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump. How will this impact the campaign? Will this help President Biden? And the Kennedy family throws their support behind President Biden - and stands firmly in opposition to their family member, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Plus- how long will Speaker Mike Johnson stay in power in the House? Will the vocal critics get their way? And in this week's Meaningful Moment, we hear words of inspiration from Women's ba...
Apr 19, 2024•34 min
Maria and Alice discuss the growing tensions in the war in Israel and how it is impacting support for President Biden and former President Trump. How will voters react in November? Also Trump talks about taking a page from the President Nixon playbook. And RFK Jr. is making inroads and gaining ballot access in more states, while the "No Labels" campaign has a failure to launch. In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share inspiring words about the rebirth of Spring and from the late W...
Apr 07, 2024•31 min
Like it or not- the ticket is set for 2024. Maria and Alice discuss President Biden and former President Trump securing the nominations for their party and switching into a full head-to-head campaign. How did Biden's State of the Union play with voters? Did the GOP response help or hurt? And a judge in Georgia drops six counts against Trump in the Fani WIllis election interference case. What does this say about the case moving forward? And in this week's Meaningful Moments, Alice and Maria share...
Mar 14, 2024•35 min
Maria and Alice are joined by USA Today columnist; CNN, ABC News, PBS and NPR sports commentator Christine Brennan to break down Super Bowl 58 between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. They talk about the conspiracy theories surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Having covered ten Super Bowl games, Christine describes what it's like as a journalist leading up to kick off - through the final play. Also, they discuss President Biden's decision to pass on the traditional pre- Sup...
Feb 07, 2024•32 min
Maria and Alice discuss the New York jury ordering Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million dollars in damages for his defamatory statements in the E. Jean Carroll rape case. What message is the jury hoping to send? And Trump wins Iowa and New Hampshire in the GOP nomination. What does the road ahead look like for his lone challenger, Nikki Haley. Plus - a border deal goes nowhere, all because Trump doesn't want Biden to have the win. And in this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share words of...
Jan 27, 2024•27 min
Maria and Alice break down the Iowa Caucus results after Donald Trump comes in a resounding first place by more than 30 points. The two look at entrance polls that show what's on the minds of GOP voters in the 2024 primary. Will Trump deliver a New Hampshire knockout blow to Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis? And President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris are hitting the campaign trail with a focus on reproductive freedoms. In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share inspiring words from th...
Jan 19, 2024•35 min
Alice and Maria break down the final week of campaigning in Iowa for GOP candidates. Just days to go until the Iowa Caucuses and Nikki Haley is closing the gap on Donald Trump. What is the final message for Haley, Trump, and Ron DeSantis? Plus- President Biden hits the campaign trail, focusing on threats to Democracy, and political extremism. In this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share inspiring words from CNN friend and colleague Sara Sidner who is "loving living" as she kicks breas...
Jan 09, 2024•35 min
Maria and Alice discuss the latest legal obstacle for Donald Trump - the Colorado Supreme Court ruling to remove him from the CO ballot. Will Trump appeal to the Supreme Court? Will other states follow suit? How will this impact the 2024 GOP Primary? And Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road on a reproductive freedoms tour. Will this energize pro-choice voters? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share some fun and heartfelt messages for the holidays. Please listen, like...
Dec 22, 2023•28 min
Maria and Alice are joined with All In Together Co-Founder and CEO Lauren Leader to discuss the media coverage of Nikki Haley compared to her male challengers. Why is that? Is it fair? And they discuss the latest in the 2024 race for the White House. Plus - they talk about the fallout of Hunter Biden being indicted on tax charges in California. In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share words of inspiration from the late screenwriter and producer Norman Lear and from author and podc...
Dec 10, 2023•33 min
Maria and Alice discuss the renewed quest to expel GOP Rep. George Santos after a damning Ethics Committee report citing his misuse of campaign funds to pay a variety of personal items, such as Botox, high end clothing and a weekend in the Hamptons. Plus- President Biden signs a stopgap spending bill into law, avoiding a government shutdown, at least for now. And they discuss new polling numbers out of New Hampshire, showing Fmr. Ambassador Nikki Haley moving into second place. And in this week'...
Nov 17, 2023•31 min
Maria and Alice are joined with former Republican strategist and party leader, turned independent sanity activist, and host of the podcast"Is it Just Me, or Have We All Lost Our Minds?"Jennifer Horn to discuss the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. A New Hampshire native, Jennifer talks about the people of Lewiston and what we can do as a nation to try and stop gun violence. They also discuss the end of the chaos in the House with the swearing in of Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson as Sp...
Oct 26, 2023•43 min
Alice and Maria are joined by Tara Palmeri, Senior Political Correspondent for Puck News and host of the "Somebody's Gotta Win" podcast, to discuss the historic week in Washington in which former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is voted out of his speakership. A small minority of Republicans joined Democrats to remove McCarthy and begin the search for a new House Speaker. Also- Maria and Alice talk with Tara about her latest Puck article entitled, "The Biden Plan B Delusion" which offers a reality ...
Oct 07, 2023•30 min
The countdown is on for a government shutdown. Maria and Alice discuss the last minute negotiations in Washington DC to fund the government, but a shutdown is all but certain. Also, the second 2023 GOP presidential debate is in the books, complete with insults and interruptions and attacks on Trump and Biden. But, did it move the needle for voters? And in this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share inspiring words from the late CA Sen. Diane Feinstein, who passed away at the age of 90. ...
Sep 29, 2023•33 min
Maria and Alice break down the latest polling data on the 2024 POTUS race. Is this bad news for Biden? How does this impact the GOP primary? And more legal woes involving the Trump indictments in Fulton County, Georgia. Are Trump voters swayed by the courtroom drama? And do we have an age-old problem in Washington DC? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share inspiring words from the late Former New Mexico Governor and Ambassador Bill Richardson.
Sep 11, 2023•35 min
Maria and Alice are joined by former Federal Prosecutor and host of "That Said with Michael Zeldin" podcast, Michael Zeldin to discuss the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump. Should it be moved to federal court? Will there be additional indictments? Also- Hunter Biden's attorney asks to withdraw from his case involving tax offenses and gun possession. And - do Hunter's business deals involve President Biden? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share welcome words of...
Aug 16, 2023•33 min
Donald Trump has another day in court for his third indictment, this time for his monthslong actions leading up to January 6, 2020 to overturn the results of the election. How are Republicans responding? And how are his GOP 2024 challengers messaging this to their advantage? Plus- the House Oversight Committee peels back the layers of Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings and what knowledge or involvement President Biden may have had in it. And in this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Mari...
Aug 04, 2023•31 min
Alice and Maria talk about the newest target in the GOP primary field - Sen. Tim Scott. As he closes the gap with Gov. Ron DeSantis we see him under attack. How will this impact the state of play in the GOP? Plus, how will a possible third indictment impact former President Donald Trump and his latest run for the White House. And we all know "It's the economy, stupid," so how is 'Bidenomics' playing out with voters across the country? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share inspi...
Jul 24, 2023•30 min
Maria and Alice discuss President Biden's plan to sell "Bidenomics" to people across America. Are they buying what he's selling? Does rhetoric match reality? And three recent Supreme Court rulings will have an impact on the 2024 election. Who is more motivated - liberals or conservatives? Plus- the Secret Service finds cocaine at the White House. Who does it belong to, and will we ever get all the answers? In this week's Meaningful Moment we hear words of inspiration about what makes our country...
Jul 08, 2023•39 min
Maria and Alice are joined by former Florida Congressman David Jolly and Co-Chair of Facts First, USA to discuss the plea deal on federal tax charges and a firearm charge. Is it a sweetheart deal or justice served? And what about the IRS whistleblower who claims to have contrary testimony? Rep. Jolly breaks down the political implications of the deal for the GOP. And, Alice and Maria discuss the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade, one year later. Plus - the growing GOP field of candidates. In thi...
Jun 23, 2023•37 min
Maria and Alice talk about news of the Trump indictment and it's impact on the 2024 GOP primary. The field of Republican challengers initially rallied behind Trump, calling out the DOJ, now some are saying the former president's actions are difficult to defend. Plus - The indictment has been a fundraising boom for Trump and his poll numbers are rising, but what will this mean for the general election? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share words of inspiration from Richard Monta...
Jun 16, 2023•30 min
Alice and Maria discuss the back and forth on the vote to raise the debt limit. The measure has passed the House and Senate, and awaits President Biden's signature. Is this a sign that bi-partisanship is alive and well in Washington DC? And the GOP race for 2024 is growing. Trump and DeSantis lead the pack, but the field continues to grow. In this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share inspiring words from the late, great music legend Tina Turner.
Jun 02, 2023•31 min
Maria and Alice discuss the ongoing discussions over raising the debt ceiling. Will Democrats agree with work requirement? Will Republicans approve a clean debt ceiling vote. The talks continue. And more candidates appear to be closer to stepping into the GOP race for 2024; meanwhile Donald Trump hold a massive lead on the field. And the vote to expel Congressman George Santos. When is he going to go? And in this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share inspirational quotes from Basketbal...
May 19, 2023•29 min
Maria and Alice discuss the start of debt ceiling negotiations between President Biden and congressional leaders. Maria says Republicans are at fault for opposing a clean debt ceiling vote. Alice believes the burden is on the White House to negotiate. And sadly, our nation mourns the lives lost in another tragic mass shooting at a mall in Texas. The duo talks about the need for meaningful reforms to address gun violence. Plus- the latest ABC / Washington Post poll shows President Biden trailing ...
May 08, 2023•31 min
Alice and Maria discuss President Joe Biden's announcement that he is running for re-election in 2024. He joins a growing list of GOP candidates in the running, trying to topple the Republican frontrunner, former President Trump. All this, despite recent polls showing a majority of Americans don't want either Biden or Trump to return to the Oval Office. Also- House GOP members debate details of a debt ceiling vote. And in this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share words of inspiration ...
Apr 26, 2023•34 min
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, Alice and Maria share inspiring words of long distance running and perseverance on the 10 year ann...
Apr 18, 2023•35 min
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 stresses the need for hardening targets that are in the crosshairs for mass shooters. Lauren also discusse...
Mar 31, 2023•35 min
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 special Irish Blessings in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Mar 17, 2023•33 min
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 conflict with public commentary? And in this week's Meaningful Moment, Maria and Alice share words of ins...
Mar 10, 2023•37 min
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 federal support on the ground. Is Secretary Buttigieg's visit too little too late? And Alice and Mar...
Feb 23, 2023•29 min
