The View: Behind the Table

She joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Don Lemon's controversial arrest while covering a protest and the resulting concerns about freedom of the press. She also weighs in on the story of 5-year-old Liam Ramos following his release, along with his father, from an ICE detention center. Ana shares the importance of discussing end-of-life care, a conversation prompted by the recent loss of a close friend. Lastly, she reacts to Bad Bunny's win and his acceptance speech at last night's Grammy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to talk about the tensions in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and why she feels that it's your responsibility to be engaged and speak up. She also talks about why she could relate to Coco Gauff slamming her racket on the ground after losing a tennis match, why she feels that you have to be your own cheerleader, and how she finds joy in the dark moments in life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to talk about the challenge of staying positive in what can be a stressful news cycle. They dive into the importance of creating safe spaces, setting boundaries, and protecting mental health while discussing heavy headlines. Plus, they react to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Spencer Pratt joining The View and share their biggest takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa joins executive producer Brian Teta to share her thoughts on the situation in Minneapolis following two fatal shootings involving federal agents. She also discusses Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's appearance on 'The View' and whether she believes he intends to run for president. Later, she shifts to lighter topics, including the new season of 'Bridgerton' and why she's changed her opinion on the Beckham family drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the fatal ICE shooting of Alex Pretti and why it was important to read his parents' statement aloud. She also weighs in on President Trump's push for Greenland and his speech at the World Economic Forum. Plus, she dishes on the Beckhams' family drama and her run‑in with Tom Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to talk about the importance of having a “girl village” and opens up about why she once felt shame around food. She also shares her take on the Blake Lively–Taylor Swift text messages, who she's rooting for at this year's Oscars, and why “octopus” is her safe word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of Behind the Table, Alyssa Farah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta sit down with our friend and former View co-host Debbie Matenopoulos. They discuss insider stories about The View, its original cast, and the show's early days. Debbie reflects on her unexpected journey into television, her career, and memorable moments with co-host Barbara Walters. Debbie shares about her meaningful advocacy work for caregivers, inspired by her personal experience caring for her father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss President Trump's latest comments about Greenland, the ICE raids in Minnesota and what she says every American should do about it. She also delves into the Beckham family drama and gives advice on how to keep a marriage going strong for many years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to break down the recent ICE raids in Minnesota, why she's standing up for protesters, and her criticism of President Trump's characterization of ICE detainees. Plus, she shares details about her upcoming Broadway debut in “Buena Vista Social Club” and her excitement for the University of Miami's NCAA championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Sunny Hostin and executive producer Brian Teta discuss Oprah Winfrey's appearance on ‘The View.' Hostin shares about looking up to Winfrey when she was a young woman and opens up about her journey with weight loss, which Winfrey discusses in her new book, 'Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like to Be Free.' Hostin touches on constitutional rights during police encounters and critiques the actions of ICE agents. We're honored to be nominated by the NAACP for Outstanding Talk Series at the 57th NAACP Image Awards! Cast your vote today: vote.naacpimageawards.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Joy Behar and Alyssa Farah Griffin duo on today's ‘Behind the Table' with executive producer Brian Teta! Hear Joy share top advice for our mom-to-be, Alyssa, while Alyssa reflects on her unforgettable moment with talk show legend Maury Povich on yesterday's show. Plus, Joy talks about returning to the stage this weekend in her play. The trio also dives into the importance of lasting friendships, navigating life's challenges, and staying connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk show legend Maury Povich sits down with Sara Haines and 'View' executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on the impact of the wildest era of daytime talk television and take us behind the scenes of his 31 years hosting his show, 'Maury.' Plus, he shares about meeting his wife of over 40 years, Connie Chung, and tells listeners about his podcast, 'On Par.' The three-part docuseries 'Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV' premieres Wednesday, Jan. 14, on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the fallout after a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis yesterday. Then, she reacts to the Trump administration's capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and whether she considers it a success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sara Haines join executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's interview with former Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and what they think of the matchup between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. Then, they share how they spent their holiday break and discuss their family hijinks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta and shares how she spent her holiday break – and why she caved on getting a big gift for her grandson. Then, she weighs in on today's interview with Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, her run for Senate and her message for tomorrow's guest, Marjorie Taylor Greene. Get tickets to 'My First Ex-Husband' here: https://www.myfirstexhusband.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta and weighs in on the legality of the United States' capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Then, she reacts to a recent interview with Jennifer Lopez on her relationship deal-breakers and making compromises with your partner. Lastly, she shares about her holiday break and her trip to Dubai! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin join executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how they stirred up some drama on their latest shopping adventure. Then, they weigh in on whether they would work in the same industry as their spouse after husband-wife duo Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick stopped by the show last week. Plus, they answer holiday questions from listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goldberg joins "The View" executive producer Brian Teta to discuss working with director Rob Reiner on "Ghosts of Mississippi" after his death over the weekend. She also shares about her experience guest-starring in Italian soap opera "Un Posto Al Sole," what she's wishing for this Christmas and she celebrates one year since she launched the All Women's Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how she spent her Thanksgiving weekend – which may or may not include gambling! Then, she discusses today's segment with Jamie Lee Curtis, Dick Van Dyke's secret to his long life and she provides an update on her broken toe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss yesterday's segment with authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price and their warnings about the impact of social media on children. She shares her advice for parents trying to limit their kids' screen time and how she unplugs. Then, she weighs in on interviewing Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson for their new film "Song Sung Blue" – and why it brought up family memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of her birthday, Whoopi Goldberg joins "The View" executive producer Brian Teta for a special episode of "Behind the Table"! She weighs in on some of the biggest moments of our 29th season so far – including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's appearance on the show, why she ripped up her card on last week's show, what inspires her closing message at the end of every episode, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's contentious interview with Lesley Stahl of "60 Minutes," Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign announcement and Pres. Trump's meeting with NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. Then, she shares who her dream "hall pass" is and her favorite holiday movie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on the seizure of a Venezuelan tanker by the Trump administration and why she says this is different from previous strikes. Then, she reacts to a judge ordering the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose detainment amid ICE raids last April sparked backlash. Plus, she discusses Democrat Eileen Higgins' win in the Miami mayoral race after 30 years of Republican rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smith discusses what got him interested in politics, how he would describe his political identity and his deal breakers in having political conversations with people who disagree with him. Then, he shares why he disagrees with Michelle Obama's recent statement that a woman can't win the presidency in the U.S., the best strategy for the Democratic Party moving forward and what he sees as the high and the lows of the second Trump presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta and reacts to President Trump's handling of Rob Reiner's death, and shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia. Then, she weighs in with her takeaways from interviews with Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles published in "Vanity Fair," and shares her holiday plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss yesterday's segment with authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price and their warnings about the impact of social media on children. She shares her advice for parents trying to limit their kids' screen time and how she unplugs. Then, she weighs in on interviewing Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson for their new film "Song Sung Blue" – and why it brought up family memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin join executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how they stirred up some drama on their latest shopping adventure. Then, they weigh in on whether they would work in the same industry as their spouse after husband-wife duo Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick stopped by the show last week. Plus, they answer holiday questions from listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goldberg joins "The View" executive producer Brian Teta to discuss working with director Rob Reiner on "Ghosts of Mississippi" after his death over the weekend. She also shares about her experience guest-starring in Italian soap opera "Un Posto Al Sole," what she's wishing for this Christmas and she celebrates one year since she launched the All Women's Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on the seizure of a Venezuelan tanker by the Trump administration and why she says this is different from previous strikes. Then, she reacts to a judge ordering the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose detainment amid ICE raids last April sparked backlash. Plus, she discusses Democrat Eileen Higgins' win in the Miami mayoral race after 30 years of Republican rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Pres. Trump's approach to economic woes in the United States and why she has concerns about Rep. Jasmine Crockett's run for Senate in Texas. Then, she shares her takeaways from the president's first year in office and provides updates on her pregnancy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's contentious interview with Lesley Stahl of "60 Minutes," Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign announcement and Pres. Trump's meeting with NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. Then, she shares who her dream "hall pass" is and her favorite holiday movie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's Sunday interview with "60 Minutes" and why she thinks the representative has distance herself from Pres. Trump. Then, she reacts to the revelations from "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," a new docuseries on the rapper's alleged crimes, produced by his long-time rival 50 Cent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smith discusses what got him interested in politics, how he would describe his political identity and his deal breakers in having conversations with people who disagree with him. Then, he shares why he disagrees with Michelle Obama's recent statement that a woman can't win the presidency in the U.S., the best strategy for the Democratic Party and what he sees as the highs and the lows of the second Trump presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss landing a spot on the Trump White House Media 'Hall of Shame' and weighs in with her theory on what's really motivating the strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats. Then, she opens up about her brother Daniel's intellectual disability after Trump used a slur to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how she spent her Thanksgiving weekend – which may or may not include gambling! Then, she discusses today's segment with Jamie Lee Curtis, Dick Van Dyke's secret to his long life and she provides an update on her broken toe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her Thanksgiving holiday and how she navigates political conversation at the dinner table. Then, she reacts to a new survey that shows most Americans don't see the value in a four-year degree and reflects on how finances shaped her college experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta and addresses the dramatic moment Tuesday's guest Oz the Mentalist revealed her ATM PIN number live on-air and how she felt afterwards. Then, she weighs in on two Hot Topics – emotional cheating and open marriages. She also shares how she's gearing up for a big family Thanksgiving this year!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss whether President Trump will approve the release of the Epstein files and his defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud over the killing of US journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Then, she weighs in further on a Hot Topic this week: Is America ready for a female president? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin join executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's wild segment with Oz the Mentalist and his ability to read the co-hosts' minds. Then, Behar shares the back story on breaking her toe, they discuss whether American is ready for a female president and Behar talks returning to her receptionist role at "Good Morning America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta and reacts to Pres. Trump calling on Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files on Sunday night in a sudden reversal. Plus, she weighs in on his war of words with former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green over the files and why Navarro says the controversy is a political "litmus" test for the GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of her birthday, Whoopi Goldberg joins "The View" executive producer Brian Teta for a special episode of "Behind the Table"! She weighs in on some of the biggest moments of our 29th season so far – including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's appearance on the show, why she ripped up her card on last week's show, what inspires her closing message at the end of every episode, and more. Shop Whoopi's Favorite Things here: https://www.theview.tv/whoopis-favorite-things-2025 Learn more about the charities Goldberg is spotlighting on her birthday: https://www.theview.tv/whoopis-favorite-charities-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her consistency in addressing the Epstein files and the importance of prioritizing victim justice over political points. Then, she weighs in on Sen. John Fetterman's controversial move to join Republicans to advance a vote to reopen the government, why she doesn't think Chuck Schumer should step down, and she shares why she loved interviewing actors Rob Riggle and Ke Huy Quan this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices