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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 Montanez, the man behind the new movie "Flamin' Hot," as well as motivation from NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. Please listen, like, and share.

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.

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 Basketball legend Michael Jordan and former President Gerald Ford. (Oh- make sure you see the new "Air" movie about Nike Air Jordan shoes). Please listen, like, and share!!

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 former President Trump and Gov. Desantis in a general election matchup. What does this mean for 2024? In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share words of inspiration from the late Queen Elizabeth and former talk show host Jerry Springer. Please listen, like and share our podcast.

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 from the late Harry Belafonte and the Happiness Expert, Arthur Brooks. Please listen, like and share our podcast.

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 anniversary of the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon. Please listen, like, and share our podcast.

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 discusses her op-ed in Politico entitled "Stormy Daniels, Feminist Hero?" In this week's Meaningful Moment, Alice and Maria share inspiration from the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and words of encouragement from the book, "Jesus Calling." Please listen, like and share our podcast with friends and family.

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.

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 inspiration from the hit show "Ted Lasso" and the book "Little Girl Within." Please listen, like and share our podcast.

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 Maria discuss the growing GOP 2024 field. Plus, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greens calls for a "national divorce." In this week's Meaningful Moment, the hosts share inspirational quotes from the movies "Forrest Gump" and "Ant-Man: Quantumania."