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The View: Behind the Table

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The co-hosts of "The View" are taking you Behind the Table to dive deeper into the big, headline-making moments that happen on the show every day. They’ll share reactions to some of the most talked about interviews, have candid conversations about their lives, answer viewer questions and sometimes our guests will stick around for an extended chat. Hosted by executive producer Brian Teta, our special podcast series will also introduce members of the "View" Crew that have made the Emmy award-winning show into the political and pop culture must-watch TV of a generation.
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Episodes

Alyssa Farah Griffin: 'You Have To Talk To People You Disagree With'

Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the latest debates at the Hot Topics table, why she is urging for Americans to have dialogue with people they disagree with and what she would say to President-elect Trump in a meeting after MSNBC anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski reopened lines of communication with him. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Me...

Nov 19, 202422 min

Sara Haines' Fiery Message For A Polarized America

Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the importance of conversation across the aisle in today's age of political polarization and why she agrees with "Morning Joe" anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's decision to sit down with President-elect Trump. Plus, she weighs in on Bill Maher's critiques of the Democratic Party's "anti-common sense" agendas and the backlash she faced for calling on President Biden to step aside earlier this year. Have a question or want advice fr...

Nov 18, 202424 min

Eva Longoria Unexpectedly Calls Ana Navarro & Sets The Record Straight On Living Abroad

Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss President-elect Trump's most controversial cabinet picks, where she's finding joy these days as she grapples with a second Trump term and receives a surprise call from her friend, Eva Longoria. Longoria addresses headlines that she has left the United States because of President-elect Trump winning a second term. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: htt...

Nov 15, 202430 min

Alyssa Farah Griffin On How Trump Won A Second Term

Farah Griffin weighs in with her take on what Trump got right in his campaign, whether Vice Pres. Kamala Harris should have stopped Joe Rogan’s podcast and which Trump cabinet appointees have her most concerned. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 14, 202424 min

The 5 Stages Of Grief With Joy Behar

Behar joins Brian Teta to discuss how she's processing the 2024 election results, she looks back on when she got interested in politics and she weighs in with her picks for "Sexiest Man Alive." Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 13, 202424 min

Did Sunny Hostin's Question To Kamala Harris Change The Race?

Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to unpack the election outcome – including the impact of her question to Vice President Kamala Harris on how her presidency would differ from Biden's on "The View." Plus, she shares why she decided to delete her Twitter account and her concerns about Elon Musk's influence on President-Elect Trump. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may ...

Nov 12, 202421 min

Sara Haines On Election 2024: 'It’s On Me To Figure Out What I Missed'

Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on the results of the 2024 election and how she is interpreting the outcome, she weighs in on Nicole Scherzinger apologizing after liking what many considered was a pro-Trump post on social media, and why time with her parents means so much to her at this stage in her life. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be u...

Nov 11, 202426 min

What Ana Navarro Is Taking Away From Election 2024

Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on the 2024 election, how she left it all on the field for the Harris-Walz campaign and what she is expecting from the next four years of a Trump presidency. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 08, 202434 min

Stephen A. Smith On Where The Democrats Went Wrong

ESPN host and political commentator Stephen A. Smith joins Sara Haines and Brian Teta to weigh in on Trump's landslide victory, why he says he saw it coming and the role pollsters played in predicting a Harris win. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the electorate without alienation and discusses the missteps of the Democratic Party. Plus, he discusses the rise of women's sports this year and the role of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark. Listen to "The Stephen A. Smith Show" wherever you get...

Nov 07, 202442 min

Joy Behar & Sunny Hostin's Election Post Mortem

Behar and Hostin join Brian Teta to share their takeaways from the 2024 presidential election results, what they predict for the next four years of a Trump presidency and where they are looking for a silver lining. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 06, 202422 min

Inside Alyssa Farah Griffin's Decision To Vote For Kamala Harris

Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her emotional decision to vote for a Democrat for the first time in her life when she cast her ballot for the Harris-Walz ticket and why she waited to share her choice on the show. Plus, she shares her political insights on the state of the race and who she currently expects to win. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. M...

Nov 05, 202424 min

Why Sunny Hostin Is 'Cautiously Optimistic' About The 2024 Election

Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share her insights from a visit to Pennsylvania and what she heard from Latino voters about the 2024 election. Plus, she reflects on asking former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney about balancing her pro-life views and calling out restrictive reproductive laws on today's show, and Hostin reflects on how her own views on abortion have changed over time. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a...

Nov 04, 202422 min

Ana Navarro's Final Message To Voters Before Election 2024

Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on a Trump rally comedian calling Puerto Rico an “island of garbage,” her experience watching Kamala Harris’ closing speech live at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. and Trump’s inflammatory comments about former Rep. Liz Cheney. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about you...

Nov 01, 202430 min

Joy Behar Is Not A Fan of Halloween

Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share her distaste for Halloween, her election night plans and why she thinks Kamala Harris' economic plan is superior to that of former Pres. Trump. Plus, she looks back on getting warmed up for comedy gigs and opening for comedian Don Rickles. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more ab...

Oct 31, 202425 min

What Was Sara Haines Like As A Teenager? Her Parents Tell All!

Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Kamala Harris' closing argument yesterday at The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. and why she thinks Donald Trump's "bro culture" rallies are turning away voters. Special guests Dick and Sandy Haines join for the second half of the podcast to discuss raising Sara, what they think about her career path in entertainment and the secret to their 56 year marriage! Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917)...

Oct 30, 202428 min

Sunny Hostin Stands Strong With Her Fellow Puerto Ricans

Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her viral clap-back to the Trump rally comedian that called Puerto Rico an "island of garbage," the double standard in Kamala Harris' candidacy and Hostin's own experience and she looks back on her favorite Halloween costumes at "The View." Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn mor...

Oct 29, 202422 min

Why Alyssa Farah Griffin Is Responding To Trump's Latest Claim About Her

Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to share how she's feeling eight days out from the 2024 presidential election, what she made of Trump's interview on Joe Rogan's podcast and how she thinks the female vote will impact the election. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Oct 28, 202423 min

Ana Navarro's Message To Undecided Voters: 'Do Some Damn Homework'

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how former Pres. Trump is covered in the media, why she's telling undecided voters to do their homework and to weigh in on former Trump chief of staff John Kelly's comments about the former president. Plus, she shares about attending TIME's Latino Leaders celebration! Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a futur...

Oct 25, 202422 min

Joy Behar's Dog Is Controlling Her Marriage

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss getting caught red-handed with her phone next to the vice president, she shares why her dog Bernie is "controlling her marriage," answers listener questions about becoming a redhead and her comedic influences, and she puts out a casting call for her upcoming plays! Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future pod...

Oct 24, 202425 min

An Evening With The Co-Hosts: 'Behind The Table' Live @ 92Y – Part 2

Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin join executive producer Brian Teta for a live episode from 92Y taped on Tuesday, October 8 in New York City. The co-hosts react to the biggest headlines they’ve made from getting candid on the podcast, reflect on the best advice they've received “View” creator Barbara Walters and answer live audience questions. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message ...

Oct 23, 202430 min

John Grisham On The Moment He Changed His Mind On The Death Penalty

“The Pelican Brief,” “The Firm” and “The Rainmaker” author John Grisham joins co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta to discuss where he finds inspiration for his more than 50 bestselling books and why he writes the last sentence of his stories first. Plus, he talks his new book “Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions,” and his personal journey of changing his mind about the death penalty. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or t...

Oct 22, 202429 min

Can Joy Behar Say One Nice Thing About Trump?

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today’s interview with vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, why she thinks Trump has started speaking out against “The View,” and she talks about raising more than $30,000 for The Retreat – an organization that helps victims of domestic abuse – from her birthday tag sale. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a futu...

Oct 21, 202426 min

Diving Into The Divine Nine With Sunny Hostin

Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her Bronx-themed birthday show, the question Hostin asked Vice Pres. Harris on last week's show that has been making headlines, Hostin's epic clap back to Trump calling her a "dumb woman," and she sheds some light on her experience as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., one of the nine Black fraternities and sororities that's known as The Divine Nine. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917...

Oct 18, 202424 min

What Alyssa Farah Griffin Says Is The Biggest Generational Divide In Politics

Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to give her take on Vice Pres. Kamala Harris’ Fox News interview yesterday, she shares what she wants to ask Gov. Tim Walz when he joins the show Monday and answers listener questions about the generational gap in politics and whether she would want to work in government again. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a ...

Oct 17, 202423 min

An Evening With The Co-Hosts: 'Behind The Table' Live @ 92Y – Part 1

Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin join executive producer Brian Teta for a live episode from 92Y taped on Tuesday, October 8 in New York City, following Vice Pres. Kamala Harris' appearance on "The View." Teta and the co-hosts discuss the legacy of "The View," its lasting impact on politics, what each co-host brings to the table and what it was like to produce the show during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? C...

Oct 16, 202431 min

Joy Behar On The Misconceptions About ‘The View’ Co-Hosts

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss his idea for today’s show that she shot down, she answers a listener question about why some men are hesitant to vote for Vice Pres. Kamala Harris and looks back on how all of her odd jobs have prepared her to weigh in on Hot Topics. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad c...

Oct 15, 202427 min

Ana Navarro Takes Nothing For Granted In This Election

Ana Navarro's best friend Lee Schrager joins her and executive producer Brian Teta on today's podcast! They discuss how they became friends, Schrager's New York Food & Wine Festival and more. Navarro explains why she hopes the tied polls will energize people in the election and she also discusses the significance of today's 'View' guest Rosie Perez speaking out to support Harris. Plus, hear about Navarro's Taylor Swift dilemma! Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or ...

Oct 14, 202428 min

Gretta Monahan Reflects On Being 5 Years Cancer-Free With Dr. Elizabeth Comen

Renowned breast cancer oncologist Dr. Elizabeth Comen and businesswoman and breast cancer survivor Gretta Monahan join executive producer Brian Teta on this special episode of “Behind The Table” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Monahan reflects on being five years cancer-free and Dr. Comen shares her tips and insights on early detection and what women need to know to stay healthy. Dr. Elizabeth Comen’s book, “All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bo...

Oct 11, 202427 min

Alyssa Farah Griffin's Approach To Dealing With Trump's 'Lazy' Attacks

Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on former Pres. Trump's attacks on her co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin at two different campaign rallies, and how she has dealt with his personal attacks against her. Plus, she talks hosting an event with Liz Cheney and former Trump staffers who have since turned against him in Pennsylvania last night, and why it made her feel "the best about Donald Trump losing" that she has to date. Learn more about Petco Love Los...

Oct 10, 202426 min

Jean Jacket Joy Has Entered The Chat

Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss yesterday’s interview with Vice Pres. Kamala Harris, last night’s live taping of 'Behind The Table,' she weighs in on how religion impacted her first marriage and answers a listener question about transitioning from schoolteacher to stand-up comic. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Le...

Oct 09, 202427 min
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