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Sunny Hostin’s Mother’s Day Drama, Her ‘Earth’s Crust’ Message To Democrats, & More May 18, 2026

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Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to Senator Bill Cassidy losing his reelection bid in Louisiana, explaining why she believes Democrats need to fight harder.

Sunny weighs in on Hayden Panettiere’s candid interview on 'The View' about her memoir, agreeing that setting boundaries with family can be necessary and difficult. She also opens up about her own Mother’s Day drama, revealing why she blocked her husband on social media.

The conversation wraps with Sunny’s take on whether parents should require adult children living at home to sign formal contracts outlining rules and expectations—and what she thinks works best in real life.

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Ana Navarro's Bruce Springsteen Moment That Meant Everything May 14, 2026

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Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to Donald Trump admitting he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial hardships, sharing why she found the comments so striking. She also weighs in on Billy Bob Thornton’s take that celebrities don’t need to speak out on politics—and explains why she strongly disagrees.

Ana shares the story of how she got backstage to meet Bruce Springsteen and why attending his concert reignited her sense of activism. She and Brian also recap their night at the Disney Upfront parties, including the one person in the room Ana was especially grateful to thank.

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Sara Haines: A Woman’s Worth Shouldn’t Be Based On Having Children May 13, 2026

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Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share highlights from the Disney Upfronts, including meeting the Savannah Bananas, Jalen Brunson, and Jorge Posada. She also explains why she loved having Lena Waithe on the show and what made that conversation stand out.

Sara expands on her reaction to discussions around postpartum care, sharing why she believes more support for mothers is urgently needed and why society too often places a woman’s worth on having children. She also reflects on relationships, revealing whether there’s anyone in her life who “got away”—or who might feel that way about her.

She wraps up with her take on a recent survey showing many Americans are lacking fun in their lives, and why making space for joy matters more than ever.

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Joy Behar On Her Night At The Webby’s, The Importance Of Late Night TV & Why ‘Politics Is Personal’ May 12, 2026

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Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to recap her big night at the Webby Awards and reveals how she landed on the five words for her acceptance speech. She reflects on why late‑night television will always matter and looks back on her experience performing in celebrity roasts.

Joy shares why she believes anyone with a platform has a responsibility to speak out, explaining why politics feel deeply personal to her. She also weighs in on Diane Sawyer’s ABC special about Richard Simmons and discusses what it would take for her to ever step away from the public eye.

She opens up about her marriage, including whether there’s anything she’d want her husband Steve to change—and why she ultimately knows he’s a high‑quality person. Joy also explains why, for her, political differences wouldn’t be enough to end a friendship.

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Alyssa Farah Griffin Opens Up About Her Infant Son’s Recovery & The Perspective It’s Given Her May 11, 2026

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Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her first Mother’s Day and opens up about the challenges of breastfeeding. She also gives an update on baby Justin following his recent surgery and explains how the experience has deepened her trust in medical experts.
Alyssa discusses how becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on public health, including the one recent headline involving Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that has her especially concerned. She also shares the surprise of receiving a note from a former vice president for Justin Jr.
Turning to politics, Alyssa explains why she believes “no one thinks anything in government is working” and encourages people to get involved at the local level. She also calls Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent comment an “all-star” answer—and breaks down why it stood out. Plus, she shares her take on the new The City trailer.

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Ana Navarro's Emotional Plea May 07, 2026

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Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on Republicans proposing $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom and questions why the administration is so out of touch with Americans’ economic struggles.

She also gets emotional sharing the story of Kevin Gonzalez, an 18-year-old with stage 4 colon cancer whose parents were detained in Arizona after trying to cross the border from Mexico to be by his side.

Ana reacts to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitting to prolonged ties to Jeffrey Epstein and discusses reports of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.

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Sara Haines Can't Keep Her Hands To Herself May 06, 2026

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Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to clear up why she holds Joy Behar’s chair every day and what really happened during her playful moment with Whoopi Goldberg in the Kate Hudson interview. She also looks back on her marriage proposal from her husband Max.

Sara shares a touching story about an audience member who connected to Jamie Lynn Sigler’s multiple sclerosis journey, reflects on what she’d tell her younger self, and reacts to Alyssa Farah Griffin’s update about her baby’s emergency surgery.

She wraps by explaining why she was actually proud when her kids roasted her in their Mother’s Day gift.

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Joy Behar Refuses to Be Controlled! May 05, 2026

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Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to address her on‑air walkout with Sara Haines and explain what really happened in the moment. She also reflects on our recent interviews with Goldie Hawn, Sally Field, and Jamie Lynn Sigler.
Joy opens up about why she’s never liked being controlled, why she’s always been the one to propose in her marriages, and what she’s hoping for this Mother’s Day. She closes by sending love and support to her fellow co‑host Alyssa Farah Griffin after she discussed her infant son's emergency surgery.

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Alyssa Farah Griffin Opens Up About Infant Son’s Emergency Surgery: ‘Hardest Thing' In My Life May 04, 2026

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Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share about her infant son Justin’s emergency surgery. She opens up about the terrifying experience after her nearly three‑month‑old underwent an emergency procedure, reveals how he’s doing now, and explains why the experience was the hardest thing she’s ever been through.

Alyssa also weighs in on Tucker Carlson’s comments explaining why he broke away from President Trump, shares who she believes holds the real power in the Republican Party right now, and explains why she says the best way to deal with online trolls is to give them no thought at all.

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Ana Navarro: It’s ‘Rich’ & ‘Hypocritical’ Trump Is Going After James Comey Apr 30, 2026

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Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to weigh in on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, explaining why she believes his actions were not worthy of an indictment. She also shares her disbelief that some people think the shooting connected to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a hoax,.

Ana reacts to President Trump putting his face on limited‑edition passports and opens up about how she disconnects from the nonstop news cycle to maintain balance, peace, and joy in her life. She also discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to limit the Voting Rights Act and why representation in political office matters now more than ever.

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