The View: Behind the Table

Take a seat for a special edition of 'The View's 'Behind the Table' podcast! In part one of this two-part live event, recorded at City Winery in New York City, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin join executive producer and 'Behind the Table' host Brian Teta to celebrate season 30 of 'The View' alongside some of the show's biggest fans. The co-hosts look back on unforgettable moments from their time at the table, reflect on the journeys that brought them to the show, share behind-the-scenes stories, and revisit some of the candid conversations that have defined their tenures on 'The View.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ana Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on Katie Zacharia's debut as White House press secretary. She also speaks out on the backlash facing Vice President JD Vance after what many are calling a homophobic joke about Texas Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico. Plus, Navarro calls attention to two recent ICE-related incidents that have been top of mind and explains why she says America is "traumatizing an entire generation of Latino children." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunny Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan and why the controversy has sparked such strong reactions. She also weighs in on Kelly Clarkson’s social media dispute with a Brooklyn toy store and reflects on 'The View’s' interview with comedy legend Billy Crystal. Plus, Hostin shares a weekend adventure with her husband that had them comparing each other’s driving skills in another installment of “Hostin, We Have a Problem.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss why the alleged sexual assault investigation at Cornell University is an case she's deeply passionate about. She shares her questions on how young men end up in these situations, the influences of upbringing and society, and the role pornography may play in shaping young men's attitudes and behavior. Plus, Haines weighs in on 'The View's' interview with Mikey Madison and explains what drew her to the actor's new film. 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 weigh in on the latest developments surrounding the sexual assault allegations at Cornell University and shares details of the phone call she received from Cynthia Erivo after discussing the case on air. She also breaks down 'The View' interview with Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, sharing her reaction to some of his comments about the Trump administration and what stood out most. Plus, Sunny recaps her time camping in California, revealing what surprised her most about the experience. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Debbie Matenopoulos joins Alyssa Farah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on what it was like being in her 20s while co-hosting the first season of 'The View.' She looks back on the lessons she learned from Barbara Walters, and the emotional moment Barbara called to tell her that her contract would not be renewed. The conversation also dives into the growing role of AI in classrooms and they weigh in on the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy case and the difficult questions it continues to raise. Get Debbie's book 'Greekish': https://amzn.to/4xNVoQl 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 dive deeper into her experience serving as a juror on one of New York’s most gruesome murder cases and reflects on what she learned from the experience. She also reacts to Judge Judy’s comments about people who criticize America, explaining why she believes “the most patriotic thing you can do is want your country to be better.” Sunny shares her predictions for the upcoming midterms and weighs in on several stories that didn’t make it to air from the Hot Topics cutting room floor. 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 sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share a personal milestone and why now felt like the right time. She also gives an update on baby Justin after sharing a new photo of him over the weekend and opens up about how he is doing now four months after revealing he underwent surgery. Alyssa reacts to President Trump’s speech before the U.N. General Assembly, explains why she believes he is undercutting the GOP’s midterm message, and shares her predictions for the upcoming elections. She also argues that “most of the critical reporting of the Trump White House is coming from the Trump White House.” 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 discuss the decision to publicly discuss her husband Al’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, why she says the news was “overwhelming,” and how she’s balancing being a wife and a caregiver. She also weighs in on Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and whether she thinks he could be a future presidential candidate. Ana reacts to the latest ICE-related shooting in Texas and explains why she believes many Latinos are “mad as hell.” Plus, another edition of “Ana Navarro Couldn’t Care Less,” as Ana weighs in on the latest headlines in pop culture and beyond. 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

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

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