Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss meeting with thought leaders about what Democratic voters want, what she would change about Sen. Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's message as they host rallies drawing massive crowds, and the highlights from visiting her daughter at college over the weekend. 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 ...
Mar 24, 2025•24 min
Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the Trump administration's deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members, how she says Congress has taken a backseat to governing and the significance of the closing of "Voice of America." She also discusses attending the premiere of Broadway's "Buena Vista Social Club," and celebrating her friend Eva Longoria's 50th birthday! 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 he...
Mar 20, 2025•32 min
Farah Griffin weighs in on the continued fallout over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to back the GOP spending bill and why she thinks government shutdowns are bad for everyone. Then, she reflects on her time working at the Pentagon and the White House. 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 pod...
Mar 19, 2025•22 min
Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's interview with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and what she makes of his explanation on voting for the Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Then, she hears a clip about how she impacted comedian Mike Birbiglia's career and reflects on her own journey into comedy, supported by family members. 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...
Mar 18, 2025•23 min
Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss why she thinks Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made the right move in voting to pass the Republican spending bill, dealing with body image issues in the past, and how she “quizzed” her husband Max on politics early in their relationship. 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...
Mar 17, 2025•23 min
Host of podcasts "On with Kara Swisher" and "Pivot" Kara Swisher joins Alyssa Farah Griffin and Brian Teta to discuss the rise of right-wing podcasts, she provides insights on Elon Musk's business challenges as someone who has known the tech titan for almost 30 years, and shares her thoughts on potential 2028 presidential candidates. 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 use...
Mar 13, 2025•27 min
Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the Trump administration directing the Department of Education to initiate mass layoffs Tuesday night, what she makes of the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural being removed in Washington, D.C., and why she takes issue with some Democrats’ current strategy in fighting back against President 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. Messag...
Mar 12, 2025•25 min
Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her takeaways from today's interview with Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, whether she would ever go to space amid a wave of celebrities taking off, and she answers a listener question about her relationship with the gay community. 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...
Mar 11, 2025•22 min
Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how the SpaceX rocket debris in Florida impacted her, what she thinks about the alleged Elon Musk-Marco Rubio beef, and she remembers the impact of her friend, longtime Florida politician and Cuban-American pioneer Lincoln Díaz-Balart. 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 ...
Mar 10, 2025•23 min
Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how she thinks President Trump's federal cuts will impact the working class, relating to the "White Lotus" scene where a group of friends disagree on politics, and she gives her advice on overcoming people pleasing. 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 pod...
Mar 06, 2025•23 min
Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss President Trump's address, the Democratic response and her famous walkout during an interview with Bill O'Reilly. Then, she reacts to rumors swirling about "The View" and her fellow co-hosts, and she shares her advice on being financially independent as a woman. 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 podcas...
Mar 05, 2025•21 min
Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's exclusive interview with former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who criticized the current administration for barring the Associated Press from the White House briefing room. They also discuss today's guest Stephen A. Smith's potential political career, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo announcing his candidacy for mayor of New York City. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-303...
Mar 04, 2025•20 min
Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to give her unvarnished take on President Trump’s controversial meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy last week and its impact, she discusses her experience on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” last night, and gets a surprise phone call! 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. Visi...
Mar 03, 2025•31 min
Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss why she says President Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy is working, her concerns about federal firings via DOGE and the congressional GOP bowing to Trump’s agenda, and her advice to young women with imposter syndrome. 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....
Feb 27, 2025•23 min
Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how she felt about her 50th birthday after comedian Chelsea Handler celebrated the milestone birthday on today’s show, she weighs in on Hot Topics that didn’t make the show this week, and shares how she almost became a therapist instead of a comedian! 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 mo...
Feb 26, 2025•26 min
Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss how she interpreted James Carville's recommendation that Democrats "play possum" while the Trump administration continues to slash the federal workforce, she answers a listener question about being an independent and resisting pressure to pick a side, and reflects on taking part of a trend on TikTok about "getting coffee" with her younger self. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave ...
Feb 25, 2025•23 min
Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's interview with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, she addresses the cultural misconceptions about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and weighs in on rumors that the Philadelphia Eagles will skip a White House visit after winning the Super Bowl. Plus, she spills about the time she overslept for an audition with Spike Lee! Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave u...
Feb 24, 2025•24 min
Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss what has her fired up this week – including Pres. Trump shifting U.S. policy on Ukraine and calling Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator" – and the hypocrisy she sees in Trump's cost-cutting measures. Plus, she shares her favorite moments from "SNL 50"! 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. Lea...
Feb 20, 2025•25 min
Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's interview with rising Democratic star Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the Trump administration shifting U.S. foreign policy on the war in Ukraine and how she bounced back after hitting a low point in her career. 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 p...
Feb 19, 2025•24 min
Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta and they discuss their takeaways from the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary show and why Behar wasn't a fan of Tom Hanks' character in the "Black Jeopardy" sketch, the upcoming 30th anniversary of "The View," and political strategist James Carville saying that Democratic politicians should "do nothing" right now. 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/k...
Feb 18, 2025•24 min
Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on Pres. Trump naming himself the chair of the Kennedy Center, his plans to cut the Department of Education and she discusses her experience attending the Miami Heat Gala. 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...
Feb 13, 2025•32 min
Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her favorite moments from today’s interviews with Super Bowl MVP and Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts and former "Saturday Night Live" cast members Larraine Newman, Julia Sweeney and Leslie Jones. 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 podcastcho...
Feb 12, 2025•24 min
Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the behind-the-scenes of the opening night of her original play "My First Ex-Husband," what the co-hosts thought about her performance, and how she thinks Democrats can improve their communications with the American people. 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. Vi...
Feb 11, 2025•24 min
Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her Super Bowl takeaways – from her favorite artist Taylor Swift getting booed, to Pres. Trump's appearance and Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. Then, she weighs in on the impact of Trump naming himself the chair of the Kennedy Center, and she answers a listener question on how Democrats can retake Congress in the midterm elections. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (917) 960-3037 or leave us a m...
Feb 10, 2025•25 min
Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss Pres. Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, the implications of his comments that he wants the U.S. to "take over" Gaza, and an interaction she had with a stranger that reminded her of the importance of speaking out. 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...
Feb 06, 2025•31 min
Haines joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's show – including an appearance from original co-host Star Jones and why she loves actress Melanie Lynskey – her thoughts on pregnancy in the public eye, and interviewing her friend Michael Strahan on his daughter Isabella's cancer battle. 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 a...
Feb 05, 2025•24 min
Farah Griffin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss today's interview with Bill Gates and why she says he was one of the show's "coolest guests," Democrats' reaction to Elon Musk's influence on the Trump administration thus far, and why she wasn't a fan of Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori's nude stunt at the GRAMMYs. 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 ...
Feb 04, 2025•24 min
Hostin joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her biggest takeaways from the GRAMMY Awards – specifically Beyoncé and Doechii's wins – and shares a message to young Black women. Then, she answers a listener question and weighs in on which group has the most to lose from the rolling back of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. 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 ma...
Feb 03, 2025•22 min
Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to react to President Trump’s press conference on the DC plane crash, his mass deportation efforts and the Senate hearing of Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 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...
Jan 30, 2025•26 min
Haines joins the executive producer Brian Teta and gets a surprise call from a cast member of one of her new favorite shows, she discusses life’s detours and her advice on taking risks, and how she’s dealt with red flags in her relationships. 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...
Jan 29, 2025•25 min