The View: Behind the Table

On today’s episode, Joy Behar shares her thoughts on the fan‑requested Day of Hot Topics and on welcoming Sheryl Underwood, formerly of 'The Talk,' to the table as guest co-host. Joy weighs in on Judd Apatow’s belief that the Trump era makes comedy harder, reflects on Viola Davis’s empowering message that she is “enough,” and answers a viewer question about dealing with a friend who refuses to apologize.

She also responds to Jack White’s critique of Taylor Swift–style confessional songwriting and debates Jennifer Lopez’s recent comments on what women need from a man.
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She sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share her thoughts on spending last week with guest co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck and what it was like having Sheryl Underwood at the table. She breaks down why she believes Americans are feeling fatigue over the war in Iran, what the conflict means for the country, and her hope that the Trump administration is making the right decisions.

She also opens up about her journey with imposter syndrome after sitting down with Viola Davis, and whether she’d ever write a memoir. Plus, she explains why Christina Applegate remains one of her favorite actresses and the impact her work has had on her.
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Ana Navarro sits down with Brian Teta to weigh in on whether she’d attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this year and why she believes what’s happening in the Middle East today is different from past U.S. conflicts in the region. She reacts to Kristi Noem’s testimony on Capitol Hill. (Note: Since recording this podcast, Pres. Trump announced Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary.)
Ana also shares her reaction to Bad Bunny’s record‑breaking Super Bowl halftime performance and why it resonated so widely. And as she prepares for her one‑night‑only Broadway debut in 'Buena Vista Social Club,' Ana opens up about how she’s feeling ahead of the big night—and the advice Lin‑Manuel Miranda gave her before stepping onstage.
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The former 'View' co-host of 10 years sits down with executive producer Brian Teta as she returns to guest co-host 'The View.' She shares why being back at the table “feels like a family visit” and reflects on how the show—and the world around it—has changed since her earlier years. Elisabeth talks about the friendships she still cherishes with Whoopi and Joy, and reflects on the headlines from her first few days at the table.

She looks back on the moments that defined her time on 'The View' and opens up about why she loves debating with the women at the table. Elisabeth also revisits the surprising way she ended up on 'Survivor,' how the experience unexpectedly prepared her for daytime TV, and whether she’s ever been asked to return to the series. Finally, she reflects on the impact Barbara Walters had on her career and how Barbara pushed her to be great.
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Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her on‑air reunion with former co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck as she returns to the table this week. Joy also shares what it was like catching up with 'Good Morning America' legend Joan Lunden and why she often jokes that she began her TV career as an “overqualified receptionist.”

Later, Joy answers viewer advice questions, reacts to Lindsay Lohan’s comments about the lack of protection for young stars, and more.
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