Sequestration cuts take effect today. Is there any sense of urgency on the Hill? We'll talk with Rep. Peter Welch, Rep. Mick Mulvaney, Liz Sidoti and David Nakamura.
Now that Pope Benedict XVI is "Pope Emeritus,' all eyes are on the Vatican for the conclave to begin. We'll get details on the secretive, centuries-old process from NBC Vatican Analyst George Weigel and Father Robert Gahl.
The Obama administration is standing up for marriage equality in California, urging the Supreme Court to overturn the state's Proposition 8. We'll discuss with former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and former New York Rep. Rick Lazio.
Plus, Chris has a very special guest today - stay tuned at 10 am ET and check right back here on jansing.msnbc.com to find out who it is!