Sisters Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel discuss the inspiration behind their new children's book “Loud Mouse,” what it was like growing up together and how they took over one karaoke night in Colorado.

Then, Little Amal, the 12-foot-tall puppet who represents a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, makes her LIVE studio debut alongside artistic director Amir Nizar Zubai.

In Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss Gov. DeSantis reaching out to Pres. Biden for aid ahead of Hurricane Ian’s impact on Florida, and more.

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