Maria and Alice discuss the disappointing April jobs report that is straining employers, Congresswoman Liz Cheney is straining to keep her job as in the GOP, and for the toughest job of them all - Happy Mother's Day. In the Meaningful Moment, they share words of inspiration from mothers. (With a special appearance from Maria's daughter, MayaLuna!)

Alice and Maria talk about President Biden's joint address to Congress and his accomplishments in the first 100 days of his administration. Also, they discuss the fact and fiction going around about the COVID vaccinations. And in their meaningful moment, they share inspiration for young women and thoughts from Winston Churchill.

Maria and Alice are joined by CNN Colleague, Attorney Bakari Sellers to discuss the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd. Bakari says the verdict was a relief, but there is still a lot of work to do in connection with the Justice in Policing Act. In this week's meaningful moment, we hear words from civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and running legend Bill Bowerman.

Maria and Alice discuss the J & J vaccine pause and the need to take advantage of the COVID19 vaccines available, the ongoing unrest with police shootings, and the possibility of Washington DC becoming the 51st state. And in this week's Meaningful Moment, we hear words of encouragement with a beach vibe and from JLo.

Maria and Alice are joined by special guest, NPR Political Editor and Correspondent Domenico Montonaro to discuss President Biden's big and bold infrastructure plan. Is it building bridges or a fork in the road? They discuss Domenico's NPR online story, "With His Legacy in Mind, Biden Seeks U.S. Transformation with Infrastructure Plan." In their meaningful moment, Maria and Alice share words of wisdom from Cicely Tyson and CNN Anchor and colleague Brooke Baldwin.

Maria and Alice discuss Major League Baseball pulling the All Star Game out of Atlanta due to pressure surrounding new election laws. This week's deadly incident at the U.S. Capitol has many questioning security in Washington DC, and Congressman Matt Gaetz is facing some disturbing sex charges. Maria gives a heartfelt tribute to the late Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and Alice shares motivation from Matthew McConaughey's new book "Greenlights."

Maria and Alice discuss President Joe Biden's first news conference of his presidency; while COVID was the top item for the administration, the crisis at the border was top of mind for the media. And the Motivational Moment features exercise inspiration and a salute to Sangria!!

Alice and Maria discuss the mass shooting in Atlanta, believed to be the result of Anti-Asian sentiment, and steps being taken on the Dream Act to protect Dreamers. Plus - they share their feelings on CNN's Don Lemon's new book, "This is The Fire" which shines a light on the darkness of racism in our country. And a meaningful moment with a tribute to the great tri-athlete and marathoner Dick Hoyt.

A new tone from President Biden and the same song from Gov. Cuomo
Description: Maria and Alice discuss President Biden's speech outlining new benchmarks on COVID response, NY Governor Cuomo says he's not stepping down despite widespread calls from fellow Democrats, and the Royal family deals with claims of racism within its ranks. In the meaningful moment, Alice and Maria share words of wisdom from Marilyn Monroe and Diane von Fürstenberg.

Maria and Alice discuss the House Democrat efforts to overhaul our election systems, the Senate takes up the bill on COVID-19 relief, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks out on the sexual harassment claims against him, and Dolly Parton gives a shot in the arm to COVID vaccinations.