The View: Behind the Table

Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share her reaction to the shooting connected to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and explains why she believes there were significant security failures. She also pushes back on using the incident to justify building a White House ballroom, calling that argument absurd, and responds to right‑wing influencers posting in near‑unison about the proposal.

Alyssa weighs in on why some people believe the shooting was a conspiracy and shares her thoughts on why President Trump may want the Correspondents’ Dinner to move forward again quickly.

Alyssa then gives her take on the drama at Bravo following leaked audio from the 'Summer House' reunion and weighs in on rumors Jennifer Lawrence was the one who cracked the investigation open.
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Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share a health update on her voice and address the recent concerns from viewers. She breaks down the shocking shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, while Brian shares what it was like being in the room alongside his ABC News colleagues as it unfolded.

Sunny also opens up about a deeply meaningful family moment—watching her daughter, Paloma, follow in her footsteps by becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated. She explains why the experience made her “feel something I didn’t expect to feel” and reflects on the importance of the Divine Nine within her family.

The episode wraps with Sunny sharing what it meant to attend the taping of Sherri Shepherd’s final episode of her talk show, 'Sherri.'
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Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to the latest resignation from the Trump administration, as Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down. Ana explains why she believes so many members of Trump’s cabinet were unqualified and weighs in on Tucker Carlson’s apology for previously endorsing Trump.

She also shares why she won’t be attending the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner and reflects on a memorable night spent with her friend, Chef José Andrés—revealing something he once said to her that has stayed with her ever since.

The episode wraps with a long‑teased moment as Brian finally tells the story of how Ana came to his rescue the night of the 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' premiere.

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Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to explain why she believes Tucker Carlson apologizing for misleading people and speaking out against President Trump doesn’t earn him a pass. She also weighs in on the Texas law being upheld that requires the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms and shares why she strongly disagrees with it.

The conversation turns personal as Sara opens up about parenting and other areas in life where she explains why she’s comfortable being “good enough” rather than striving for perfection. She also reflects on whether she considers herself a thrill seeker—and how that mentality shows up in both her personal life and career.
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Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to celebrate Behind the Table winning a Webby Award. Joy weighs in on whether some Trump supporters are experiencing buyer’s remorse and shares her predictions for what to expect at the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

She reacts to Sunny saying she has psychic powers, talks about what she loves about being a redhead, and looks back on the mentors who shaped her before she became a stand‑up comedian. Joy also reveals the most famous person she has in her phone—and explains why a great studio audience can change everything.
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