The View: Behind the Table

Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to explain why she missed the show, sharing that her husband Max’s father passed away just minutes before airtime Wednesday after being in hospice. She reflects on the difficulty of supporting Max from afar, the bittersweet beauty of being present at the end of a loved one’s life, and how they approached telling their children about the loss. The conversation then turns to the start of Season 30 of 'The View' and Sara’s ninth season at the table. She shares her gratitude for the staff who make the show possible and reveals the inspiration behind her upcoming birthday episode, which will focus on celebrating and spotlighting others. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goldberg sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her 20th season at 'The View' table. She also opens up about Kerry Washington’s idea to bring back her one-woman show, 'The Whoopi Monologues,' at Lincoln Center this summer and what it meant to see the production receive such a positive response. She reflects on what her younger self would think of the life and career she has today and discusses what it has been like having a documentary crew follow her life behind the scenes. Whoopi also answers a viewer question about grief and shares her own perspective on navigating loss. Plus, Whoopi talks about her upcoming film project, 'Women Like Us,' which will be produced by the Obamas. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on the announcement of Behind the Table: LIVE, a special live taping of the podcast at City Winery — get tickets: https://theviewabc.visitlink.me/z0B1IJ She also weighs in on the Democratic Party’s bench of potential future leaders, explaining why she believes “we have an embarrassment of riches in the Democratic Party at the moment” and revealing who she’d like to see in the presidential race. Joy also sounds off on what the country continues to get wrong about women. Plus, in a new segment, she reveals the two words that are currently driving her crazy and what's annoying her most these days. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on Colin Kaepernick’s first appearance on 'The View' and explain why she’s “so tired of people practicing pleasantries instead of really just being nice.” She also gives more insight into why she licensed her image to an AI studio and shares her message to those who have criticized that decision. Plus, we debut a new segment, 'Hostin We Have a Problem,' where Sunny answers your burning questions and offers her advice. She also reveals whether she’s more of a 'doomscroller' or a 'bloomscroller' and discusses how her views have evolved on whether pets should be allowed everywhere. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to break down the biggest political stories from the past month, from the GOP Midterm Convention and President Trump’s catering truck ordeal to why she opposed Hakeem Jeffries’ meeting with Jared Kushner. Then, we debut a new segment, “Ana Navarro Couldn’t Care Less,” where Ana weighs in on the biggest pop culture and news stories and reveals which headlines she actually cares about! Plus, she recaps her summer vacation and shares some paternity news about Chacha. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to break down 'The View' interview with Ted Cruz, including why she believes he was “semi-admitting that Republicans are not gonna perform well in the midterms.” She also shares the question she wishes she had asked him. Alyssa reflects on why being part of Season 30 of 'The View' is such an honor and opens up about what she calls the best summer of her life with baby Justin. Plus, she shares her concerns about AI and why she worries about the technology advancing during a time when she believes the country isn't “living in a moment of competent leadership.” Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to celebrate the historic season 30 premiere of 'The View' and a major career milestone: officially hosting more seasons of an American talk show than any other woman. Joy shares updates from her summer, reflects on the legacy of Gloria Steinem, and looks back on some of the moments that have defined her time at the table. Plus, she answers viewer questions. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading early 2028 presidential polls and explain why she believes JB Pritzker is the Democratic candidate to watch. Ana shares what she’s looking for in a future president, saying, “I want a president capable of empathy, humanity, and compassion.” She also opens up about Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s announcement that elections will no longer be held in the country and why the news is especially personal to her. Plus, Ana dishes on attending her friend Rosie O’Donnell’s new one-woman show and joins Brian in celebrating the final episode of 'Behind the Table' and the end of Season 29 of 'The View'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to break down her shocking on-air makeout with Anson Mount and reveal how her husband Steve reacted immediately afterward. She also shares one of her biggest guilty pleasures and weighs in on Tucker Carlson’s latest comments that women were happier in the 1970s. Joy reacts to a survey showing some people would give up almost anything for a year to be on a GLP-1 medication and shares her candid take on the trend. Plus, things take an unexpected turn when Brian’s wife, Heather, calls into the podcast, leading to a question only Joy would ask. The episode wraps with Joy reflecting on some of the biggest, funniest, and most memorable moments from season 29 of 'The View'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to the backlash surrounding the casting of 'The Odyssey' and explain why she believes the controversy misses the bigger picture. She also weighs in on Sen. John Fetterman’s comments that he could leave the Democratic Party if it becomes an anti-Israel party and shares her thoughts on what that means for the future of the party. Looking ahead to the midterms, Alyssa explains why Democrats need a message that goes beyond simply resisting President Trump and what she thinks both parties need to do to connect with voters. Plus, she reflects on some of her favorite moments from season 29 of 'The View.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines sits down with Brian Teta to discuss her conversation with Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and Christopher Nolan about 'The Odyssey' on 'The View' and share her highlights from the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to the government's response to the recent ICE-involved shootings and share why the developments have struck such a nerve with her. She also reflects on the legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Ana discusses a recent conversation she had with Hunter Biden and shares what stood out from their exchange. Plus, she dishes on attending opening night of 'The Whoopi Monologues' and takes everyone inside the star-studded evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to react to the two fatal shootings involving ICE in Texas and Maine and share her thoughts on the latest strikes in Iran. She explains why she believes many Americans are feeling whiplash from the constant stream of political and global headlines. Plus, Alyssa shares an update on baby Justin and celebrates a milestone moment for her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on 'The View' interview with Jennifer Garner and celebrate the show's recently announced Daytime Emmy nominations. Joy also explains why she believes your 10-year-old self can reveal so much about who you become as an adult. Plus, they discuss Travis Kelce, Millie Bobby Brown, Larry David, and Susie Essman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hostin joins Brian Teta to discuss the significance of civil rights attorney Ben Crump representing Nolan Wells’ family, what she hopes to see happen next in the investigation, and why she believes the American flag has been “co-opted by the far right.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to Graham Platner dropping out of the Maine Senate race and shares her take on the latest questions surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health. She also weighs in on the fatal shooting of a Mexican national by ICE agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines joins Brian Teta to explain why questions surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health have left her frustrated about transparency from elected officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joy Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to break down ‘The View’ interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene, including her take on a viral moment involving the former congresswoman. She also opens up about jumping into action and joining the show after Whoopi Goldberg was unable to make it back from Italy. Plus, Joy weighs in on the sexual assault allegation against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, which he denies, and shares her candid perspective on the headlines surrounding the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her Fourth of July break and why baptizing her son Justin was such a special moment for her family. She also weighs in on the low turnout at President Trump’s America 250 celebration and explains why she believes political divisiveness played a role. Plus, Alyssa shares why she doesn’t think calling Democrats communists is a winning message, breaks down the World Cup red card controversy, reacts to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, and previews her dream interview with 'Summer House' stars Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an encore episode of 'Behind The Table' — new episodes return Monday, July 6. Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her question to JD Vance about faith and what she thought of the interview. She shares how she talks to her kids about the news and how they celebrated the Knicks’ big win! Plus, she reveals what got her hooked on 'Summer House'—and why she reached out to one of the show's stars. 'The View' has welcomed your favorite guests for nearly 30 years. Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. TELL THE FCC TO LET THE VIEWERS DECIDE — ACT NOW: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express?proceeding%5bname%5d=26-124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices