The View: Behind the Table

Sunny Hostin's Faith In The Justice System Is Restored 01.06.2026 23min

Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on singers backing out of performing at President Trump’s American 250 celebration. She takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the first album she ever bought, her first concert—and what she yelled at Bobby Brown as a teenager. Sunny reacts to judges halting Trump’s $1.7 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund and explains why the decision restored her faith in the justice system. She also discusses reports that more than 10,000 federal government lawyers have left their roles, and what that could mean moving forward. She previews the show’s upcoming interview with Dr. Jill Biden and shares what she’s hoping to ask. Sunny also gives an update on her Mother’s Day disagreement with her husband Manny—revealing whether he’s been unblocked—and wraps with her surprise at learning her son Gabe moved to Costa Rica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘I Told You So’: Ana Navarro's Message To Latino Trump Voters With Regret 28.05.2026 30min

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to take us through her whirlwind week in California, including the moments that left her starstruck. She also reacts to interviewing gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra and mayoral candidate Karen Bass, sharing what stood out to her most. Ana weighs in on new polls showing buyer’s remorse among Latino Trump voters and has a blunt message for those reconsidering their support. She also sounds off on Ken Paxton defeating John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race, calling Paxton “an unethical buffoon,” and warns about a Republican Party filled with candidates in Trump’s image. She wraps by explaining why she hates roasts and whether she agrees with Kevin Hart’s stance that if you don’t like it—you don’t have to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines on Mindy Kaling’s Weight Loss Comments, Oz Pearlman's Mind Reading & More 27.05.2026 27min

Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on a wholesome Memorial Day spent with her kids and parents, sharing how much she values seeing her children spend time with their grandparents. She also weighs in on a recent podcast about mentalist Oz Pearlman—who once exposed her ATM pin on live TV in November 2025—taking a closer look at his mind‑reading act and questioning how he does it. Sara opens up about relating to Mindy Kaling’s comments on public scrutiny over weight loss, explaining how she stays grounded by focusing on both her mental and physical well‑being. She also shares how and why she intentionally creates space to pause in her life to stay present and balanced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar On ‘Hacks’ Cameo, Stephen Colbert’s Last Show & Her Upcoming Trip 26.05.2026 23min

Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to recap her wild Memorial Day weekend, including dealing with a flood in her apartment. She reacts to Senator Chris Murphy’s appearance on 'The View' and shares why she believes Michelle Obama’s “when they go low, we go high” message is a bit naïve. Joy and Brian also discuss 'The View'’s cameo on the show 'Hacks' and her reaction to Stephen Colbert’s final show, explaining why she believes comedians have a responsibility to take a stand. She looks back on what made Regis Philbin such a brilliant performer and reflects on how growing up with humble beginnings shaped her perspective. She closes by sharing details about her upcoming trip and why she’ll be away from the show for the next two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin Gets 'A Little Snippy With The Libs' & Gets Candid On Mom Guilt 21.05.2026 29min

Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to break down what could be done to stop Trump’s anti‑weaponization fund—and why she believes it could ultimately be challenged and blocked in the courts. She reflects on the end of an era with Stephen Colbert and explains why his cancellation may actually prove his influence is stronger than ever. Alyssa also discusses why it’s possible to support certain policies, like Trump Rx, while still being a vocal critic of President Trump, saying, “I don’t want Americans to keep hurting just to stick it to Donald Trump.” The conversation turns personal as Alyssa opens up about the mom guilt she experiences as a working mother and wraps with her evolving take on the ongoing 'Summer House' drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro: “There Is No End To Donald Trump's Corruption” 20.05.2026 30min

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to break down Thomas Massie’s recent win and why she believes the Republican Party in Congress is increasingly shaped in Trump’s image. She weighs in on Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund, explaining why she expects backlash and predicts voters will turn out in force demanding checks and balances. Ana also shares her perspective on Mark Cuban appearing at the White House to roll out Trump Rx, noting why she views his involvement differently from other billionaires aligning with Trump. She reacts to the Justice Department charging former Cuban president Raúl Castro with murder, explaining why the development is so significant. Lastly, she dishes on her night out with chef José Andrés. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar Sets The Record Straight On Aging & Plastic Surgery 19.05.2026 24min

Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to explain why she got so heated over Trump Rx and shares her take on the nearly $1.8 billion fund he says is intended for victims of the “weaponization” of Biden’s Justice Department. She also opens up about the comedy rules she lives by—and why she believes nothing should be off‑limits when it comes to humor. Brian reveals the story of the first time he met Joy more than 15 years ago, as Joy shares her own rules for aging and how her perspective has evolved over time. She also weighs in on open marriages, whether she ever gets jealous, and sets the record straight on her plastic surgery—plus why she doesn’t believe men age better than women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunny Hostin’s Mother’s Day Drama, Her ‘Earth’s Crust’ Message To Democrats, & More 18.05.2026 29min

Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to Senator Bill Cassidy losing his reelection bid in Louisiana, explaining why she believes Democrats need to fight harder. Sunny weighs in on Hayden Panettiere’s candid interview on 'The View' about her memoir, agreeing that setting boundaries with family can be necessary and difficult. She also opens up about her own Mother’s Day drama, revealing why she blocked her husband on social media. The conversation wraps with Sunny’s take on whether parents should require adult children living at home to sign formal contracts outlining rules and expectations—and what she thinks works best in real life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro's Bruce Springsteen Moment That Meant Everything 14.05.2026 35min

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to Donald Trump admitting he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial hardships, sharing why she found the comments so striking. She also weighs in on Billy Bob Thornton’s take that celebrities don’t need to speak out on politics—and explains why she strongly disagrees. Ana shares the story of how she got backstage to meet Bruce Springsteen and why attending his concert reignited her sense of activism. She and Brian also recap their night at the Disney Upfront parties, including the one person in the room Ana was especially grateful to thank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines: A Woman’s Worth Shouldn’t Be Based On Having Children 13.05.2026 23min

Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share highlights from the Disney Upfronts, including meeting the Savannah Bananas, Jalen Brunson, and Jorge Posada. She also explains why she loved having Lena Waithe on the show and what made that conversation stand out. Sara expands on her reaction to discussions around postpartum care, sharing why she believes more support for mothers is urgently needed and why society too often places a woman’s worth on having children. She also reflects on relationships, revealing whether there’s anyone in her life who “got away”—or who might feel that way about her. She wraps up with her take on a recent survey showing many Americans are lacking fun in their lives, and why making space for joy matters more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar On Her Night At The Webby’s, The Importance Of Late Night TV & Why ‘Politics Is Personal’ 12.05.2026 25min

Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to recap her big night at the Webby Awards and reveals how she landed on the five words for her acceptance speech. She reflects on why late‑night television will always matter and looks back on her experience performing in celebrity roasts. Joy shares why she believes anyone with a platform has a responsibility to speak out, explaining why politics feel deeply personal to her. She also weighs in on Diane Sawyer’s ABC special about Richard Simmons and discusses what it would take for her to ever step away from the public eye. She opens up about her marriage, including whether there’s anything she’d want her husband Steve to change—and why she ultimately knows he’s a high‑quality person. Joy also explains why, for her, political differences wouldn’t be enough to end a friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin Opens Up About Her Infant Son’s Recovery & The Perspective It’s Given Her 11.05.2026 20min

Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her first Mother’s Day and opens up about the challenges of breastfeeding. She also gives an update on baby Justin following his recent surgery and explains how the experience has deepened her trust in medical experts.Alyssa discusses how becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on public health, including the one recent headline involving Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that has her especially concerned. She also shares the surprise of receiving a note from a former vice president for Justin Jr.Turning to politics, Alyssa explains why she believes “no one thinks anything in government is working” and encourages people to get involved at the local level. She also calls Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent comment an “all-star” answer—and breaks down why it stood out. Plus, she shares her take on the new The City trailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro's Emotional Plea 07.05.2026 31min

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on Republicans proposing $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom and questions why the administration is so out of touch with Americans’ economic struggles. She also gets emotional sharing the story of Kevin Gonzalez, an 18-year-old with stage 4 colon cancer whose parents were detained in Arizona after trying to cross the border from Mexico to be by his side. Ana reacts to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitting to prolonged ties to Jeffrey Epstein and discusses reports of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines Can't Keep Her Hands To Herself 06.05.2026 33min

Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to clear up why she holds Joy Behar’s chair every day and what really happened during her playful moment with Whoopi Goldberg in the Kate Hudson interview. She also looks back on her marriage proposal from her husband Max. Sara shares a touching story about an audience member who connected to Jamie Lynn Sigler’s multiple sclerosis journey, reflects on what she’d tell her younger self, and reacts to Alyssa Farah Griffin’s update about her baby’s emergency surgery. She wraps by explaining why she was actually proud when her kids roasted her in their Mother’s Day gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar Refuses to Be Controlled! 05.05.2026 25min

Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to address her on‑air walkout with Sara Haines and explain what really happened in the moment. She also reflects on our recent interviews with Goldie Hawn, Sally Field, and Jamie Lynn Sigler.Joy opens up about why she’s never liked being controlled, why she’s always been the one to propose in her marriages, and what she’s hoping for this Mother’s Day. She closes by sending love and support to her fellow co‑host Alyssa Farah Griffin after she discussed her infant son's emergency surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin Opens Up About Infant Son’s Emergency Surgery: ‘Hardest Thing' In My Life 04.05.2026 23min

Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share about her infant son Justin’s emergency surgery. She opens up about the terrifying experience after her nearly three‑month‑old underwent an emergency procedure, reveals how he’s doing now, and explains why the experience was the hardest thing she’s ever been through. Alyssa also weighs in on Tucker Carlson’s comments explaining why he broke away from President Trump, shares who she believes holds the real power in the Republican Party right now, and explains why she says the best way to deal with online trolls is to give them no thought at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro: It’s ‘Rich’ & ‘Hypocritical’ Trump Is Going After James Comey 30.04.2026 31min

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, explaining why she believes his actions were not worthy of an indictment. She also shares her disbelief that some people think the shooting connected to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a hoax,. Ana reacts to President Trump putting his face on limited‑edition passports and opens up about how she disconnects from the nonstop news cycle to maintain balance, peace, and joy in her life. She also discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to limit the Voting Rights Act and why representation in political office matters now more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines Gets Real About Setting Boundaries & Goes Inside ‘The View’ Interview With Alina Habba 29.04.2026 20min

Sara Haines shares her key takeaways from the show’s interview with Alina Habba, former counselor to Pres. Trump, taking listeners behind the scenes during a commercial break and explaining why she felt it was important to address certain moments. Sara also reacts to a recent Serena Williams tweet about disciplining her children and opens up about how she relates as a parent. She discusses where she and her husband draw boundaries in their household, what’s considered acceptable behavior, and why laying down the law with kids isn’t always easy. She wraps with a funny story about a run‑in with Carole King years ago—and a more recent encounter with Lisa Vanderpump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin: 'White House Correspondents' Dinner Had Massive Security Failures & Vulnerabilities' 28.04.2026 20min

Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share her reaction to the shooting connected to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and explains why she believes there were significant security failures. She also pushes back on using the incident to justify building a White House ballroom, calling that argument absurd, and responds to right‑wing influencers posting in near‑unison about the proposal. Alyssa weighs in on why some people believe the shooting was a conspiracy and shares her thoughts on why President Trump may want the Correspondents’ Dinner to move forward again quickly. Alyssa then gives her take on the drama at Bravo following leaked audio from the 'Summer House' reunion and weighs in on rumors Jennifer Lawrence was the one who cracked the investigation open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunny Hostin Shares Health Update, Breaks Down WHCD Shooting & Celebrates Daughter Following In Her Footsteps 27.04.2026 25min

Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share a health update on her voice and address the recent concerns from viewers. She breaks down the shocking shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, while Brian shares what it was like being in the room alongside his ABC News colleagues as it unfolded. Sunny also opens up about a deeply meaningful family moment—watching her daughter, Paloma, follow in her footsteps by becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated. She explains why the experience made her “feel something I didn’t expect to feel” and reflects on the importance of the Divine Nine within her family. The episode wraps with Sunny sharing what it meant to attend the taping of Sherri Shepherd’s final episode of her talk show, 'Sherri.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices