The playlist was a tad bare this morning, due to the Breaking News on the Syrian suicide bombing. On a lighter note, check out our real-time Live Blog as we use Scribble Live for the first time!

Music on the show:

Soledads' playlist:
Ledisi – "Bravo"

Panelist Margaret Hoover's playlist:
Bruce Springsteen – "Atlantic City"

Politician Marc Morial's playlist:
Solid – "Ashford and Simpson"

Ralph Macchio – best known for his classic role as Daniel LaRusso in "The Karate Kid"  –  was on the show this morning speaking about his most recent work. This time, behind the camera, Ralph is producing "American Gypsies", a documentary series for the National Geographic channel. His contributions to this morning's playlist include "Hungry Heart", "Thunder Road", and "Spirit in the Night" all by Bruce Springsteen, as well as Guns N' Roses' " November Rain".

Also played:

Soledads' playlist:
Black Eyed Peas – "I Gotta Feeling"

Christine Romans' playlist:
Beastie Boys – "Sabotage"

Panelist Ron Brownstein's playlist:
Lily Allen – "Shame For You"

Panelist Margaret Hoover's playlist:
Hot Chip – "And I Was a Boy From School"

Craig Fugate's playlist:

The Rolling Stones – "Jumping Jack Flash"

This morning, Governor of Delaware Jack Markell played "Piano Man" by Billy Joel, the major 1973 hit. Governor of Florida Rick Scott picked Gov. Rick Scott's playlist "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack, a song that has a special place in his heart as it was played at both of his daughter's weddings.

Also played:

Soledads' playlist:
Rihanna – "Don't Stop the Music"

Christine Romans' playlist:
Beastie Boys – "Sabotage"

Panelist Ron Brownstein's playlist:
Lily Allen – "Shame For You"

Panelist Rosemarie Terenzio's playlist:
Amy Winehouse – "Love is a Losing Game"
Madonna – "Like a Prayer"

Panelist Will Cain's playlist:
Wllie Nelson – "City of New Orleans"
Chris Knight – "It Ain't Easy Being Me"

Nela Richardson's playlist:
Janet Jackson – "Alright"

On this morning's show, director David Turnley, joined by executive producers Danny Glover and Billy Peterson, spoke about their feature documentary "Shenandoah". It focuses on the death of Mexican immigrant Luis Ramirez in a working class Pennsylvania town and the societal and cultural issues that it imbued. Soledad had also investigated this tragedy as part of her documentary "Latino in America" back in 2009. David's playlist pick was "Lift Me Up" by Bruce Springsteen.

Also played:

Christine Romans' playlist:
Friends of Distinction – "Grazing in the Grass"

Panelist Abby Huntsman's playlist:
Maroon 5 – "Lucky Strike"
Kanye West – "Good Life"
No Doubt – "Don't Speak"

Panelist Ryan Lizza's playlist:
The Troggs – "With a Girl Like You"
Pavement – "Cut Your Hair"

Panelist Will Cain's playlist:
Paolo Nutini – "Jenny Don't Be Hasty"
The Dixie Chicks – "I Can Love You Better"

Contributor Roland Martin's playlist:
Kirk Franklin – "I Smile"

Actor Danny Glover's playlist:
Richie Havens – "High Flyin' Bird"
Bobby Bland – "Stormy Monday Blues"

Senator Jim Demint's playlist:
The Safaris – "Wipeout"

Christine Romans, in this morning again for Soledad, offered some classic rock to start this Tuesday off right. Her playlist picks included "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" by The Police.

Also played:

Ali Velshi's playlist:
Lady Gaga – "Telephone"

Panelist Abby Huntsman's playlist:
Maroon 5 – "Lucky Strike"
Kanye West – "Good Life"
No Doubt – "Don't Speak"

Panelist Ryan Lizza's playlist:
Clap Your Hands – "Is This Love?"

Panelist Will Cain's playlist:
Red Hot Chili Peppers – "Scar Tissue"
The Dixie Chicks – "I Can Love You Better"

This morning's most memorable track was off of Christine's playlist. It was the theme from Jaws, composed by John Williams in 1975. The reason behind this may be entirely too memorable for an unsuspecting kayaker off the coast of California this past weekend.

Also played:

Christine Romans' playlist:
The Black Keys – "Gold on the Ceiling"

Ali Velshi's playlist:
Carly Rae Jepsen – "Call Me Maybe"

Panelist Richard Socarides' playlist:
John Legend – "Take Me Away"

Attorney Joe Baez's playlist:
Maroon 5 – "I Can't Lie"

Rep. Marsha Blackburn's playlist:
The Oak Ridge Boy – "American Made"

Director Marc Levin's playlist:
John Lennon – "Working Class Hero"

This morning's show was shot live from the Ruby Slipper Cafe in the heart of downtown New Orleans. The show was accompanied by the smooth jazz tones of Khari Allen Lee & the New Creative Collective.

This morning, we got to talk to 17-year-old New York native, now Olympic swimmer, Lia Neal. Lia is only the second woman of African-American descent to make it to the U.S. Olympic swim team and she is going for the gold on July 28th. Her morning playlist pick was Vampire Weekend's "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance". "Ubelievable" by EMF and "911" by Wyclef Jean feat. Mary J. Blige were also featured on the show.

Also played:

Brooke Baldwin's playlist:
LMFAO – "Sorry for Party"
Bob Marley – "Johnny Was"

Panelist Margaret Hoover's playlist:
Stevie Wonder – "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Your's)"

Panelist Marc Lamont Hill's playlist:
Q-Tip – "Vivrant Thing"

Panelist Ryan Lizza's playlist:
The Strokes – "What Ever Happened?"
The New Pornographers – "Letter from an Occupant"

Happy Fourth of July to all! Between hot-dog-eating contests and other holiday antics, we remember to take pride in our nation, listening to the lyrics of Starting Point's first track: "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood.

Also played:

Brooke Baldwin's playlist:
Alabama Shakes – "Hold On"
Buena Vista Social Club – "Candela"
David Guetta feat. Sia – "Titanium"

Ali Velshi's playlist:
Bruno Mars – "The Lazy Song"

Panelist Margaret Hoover's playlist:
Talking Heads – "And She Was""
Death Cab for Cutie – "Marching Bands of Manhattan"

Panelist Richard Socarides' playlist:
Janet Jackson – "When I Think of You"
Ne-Yo – "When You're Mad"

Panelist Ryan Lizza's playlist:
Flaming Lips – "It's Summertime"
Matt & Kim – "Daylight"
Cake – "The Distance"

CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin stepped in again this morning for Soledad O'Brien, offering an assortment of tracks. Her playlist included "Funky Cold Medina" by Tone-loc, "Mas Que Nada" by Sergio Mendes feat. Black Eyed Peas and "Lights and Music" by Cut Copy.

Also played:

Panelist Margaret Hoover's playlist:
Al Green – "Here I Am"

Panelist Abby Huntsman's playlist:
Kanye West – "Good Life"
Jason Derulo – "Undefeated"

Panelist Ryan Lizza's playlist:
Jane's Addiction – "Had a Dad"
The National – "Lit Up"

Chef Marcus Samuelsson's playlist:
Nas & Damien Marley – "As We Enter"

Dr. Steve Perry's playlist:
A Tribe Called Quest – "Bonita Applebum"