In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts question how Melania Trump taking the stand in her husband former Pres. Trump's hush money case would impact the trial. The cast of the groundbreaking sitcom "A Different World" – Darryl Bell, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Cree Summer and Debbie Allen – reunites on "The View" and discusses the show’s lasting impact 37 years after its premiere. Huey Lewis joins and talks about bringing his iconic discography to Broadway in “The Heart of Rock and Roll” and “Back to the Future,” and opens up about his experience losing his hearing six years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss their takeaways from day one of former Pres. Trump's criminal trial and the backlash from Taylor Swift fans after her boyfriend Travis Kelce liked an Instagram photo featuring Trump. Michael Douglas joins and discusses why his new historical series, "Franklin," shows how fragile democracy is and reflects on his dad Kirk Douglas' legacy. Bestselling author Keith Boykin stops by to discuss the racial double standard in U.S. politics, why America is not a “color blind” society and more from his book, “Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss former Pres. Trump making history as the first ex-president taking the stand in a criminal trial today, backlash over New Hampshire Gov. Sununu endorsing former Pres. Trump and how to deal with people who love to hug after country artist Jelly Roll said he's an "aggressive" hugger. Father-Daughter duo George and Mayan Lopez join and discuss how their sitcom “Lopez vs. Lopez” was inspired by time spent together during the COVID-19 pandemic and share their hope for expanding Latino representation in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joins “The View” to react to the state Supreme Court enacting a Civil War-era abortion law and shares her personal experience of losing a pregnancy to a miscarriage. In today’s Hot Topics, the co-hosts weigh in on the impact of O.J. Simpson’s trial and acquittal on race relations in America and react to ‘Golden Bachelor’ couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announcing their plans to divorce.  Former "View" co-host Candace Cameron Bure discusses bringing the story of a faith-based music group to the big screen in “Unsung Hero” and shares why her son Lev’s wedding was one of the “best days of [her] life.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss O.J. Simpson's death at 76, Pres Biden's former chief of staff saying he should shift his campaign focus and the concept of "tradwives." Wayne Brady joins and shares how "The Wiz" gave his generation the "agency to dream" and talks his full circle moment bringing it back to Broadway 50 years after it first debuted. The co-hosts celebrate National Pet Day with a "Yappy Hour" at the New York City dog café Boris & Horton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss evacuating the office for a kitchen fire this morning, the Arizona Supreme Court upholding an abortion law first introduced 160 years ago and a new, less competitive version of Scrabble created by Mattel. The cast of dystopian "Civil War" movie Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny and Wagner Moura tell “The View” share why the movie is a "love letter" to journalists and how they prepared for action scenes by training with a former Navy SEAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss how former Vice Pres. Mike Pence and Sen. Lindsay Graham on disagreeing with former Pres. Trump on his latest abortion stance, how they have experienced double standards when it comes to appearance in the workplace and how Calvin Harris' wife admitted to listening to his ex Taylor Swift's music. Russ Tamblyn and his daughter Amber Tamblyn join to look back at key moments from his storied career in Hollywood, including his role as Riff in "West Side Story," and more from his book "Dancing On The Edge." Business mogul Lauren Wesley Wilson stops by and tells “The View” why it’s important to engage with coworkers, how DEI programs can benefit every workplace, and shares more tips from her book, “What Do You Need?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing a clip from another podcast you might like: "Pop Culture Moms." Andie and Sabrina are toddler moms and best friends of 20 years. Now they’re taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love most. In this episode, “Real Housewives” star Heather Gay talks about why she relates to the “Barbie” movie and how she herself broke out of the boxes she was placed in. You can listen to more "Pop Culture Moms" here: link.chtbl.com/popculturemomss1/theview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss the importance of having female leaders pave the way on reproductive rights, she answers a listener question about why she is not a Democrat and explains why she is passionate about having meaningful experiences and “living hard." Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta with her analysis of the vice president’s "View" appearance Wednesday, who she thinks will join former Pres. Trump’s ticket as vice president and her own experience being raised evangelical after author Tim Alberta joined the show to discuss the religious group’s support for Trump. Plus, Farah Griffin shares about her time in the White House when she says then-Pres. Trump questioned if Nikki Haley should replace then-Vice Pres. Mike Pence on the 2020 ticket. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on today’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, she weighs in on two Hot Topics that didn’t make the show and shares why she loves British TV and what she’s watching lately. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haines sits down with Brian Teta to discuss the results of the GOP caucus in her home state of Iowa, how she’s teaching her kids about hard moments in American history and weighs in on a Hot Topic that didn’t make the show today about whether to tell a friend if you disapprove of their fiancé. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta for a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode to discuss the importance of the holiday in her household growing up, why she thinks the GOP is trying to erase Black history and the profound story of the “Exonerated Five” and how his false conviction impacted her friend, NYC councilman Dr. Yusef Salaam. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her love for the new movie “Nyad” after star Annette Bening joined the show today, what she thinks about a possible Liz Cheney presidential bid and what she sees as the biggest misconceptions about Vice Pres. Kamala Harris ahead of her 'View' appearance next week. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share why she was so fired up in Hot Topics today, how the interview with Liz Cheney personally impacted her and reacts to Chris Christie’s presidential bid ending. Plus, she weighs in on the drama surrounding Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift gossiping at the Golden Globes. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behar joins executive producer Brian Teta to share her highlights from today's interview with former congresswoman Liz Cheney, react to her conversation with Gypsy Rose Blanchard that went viral and she reveals a role she passed up on a hit series. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call (347) 391-5022 and leave us a voicemail! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Haines and Brian Teta are all laughs today as they discuss how Teta pranked her this week, the viral story she told on the show about her post-sex tendencies, and Jo Koy’s Golden Globes monologue getting a cold reception after her own joke flopped on the show today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share her dad’s mantra that she is bringing with her into the new year, what her mom thought about attending Ana Navarro’s favorite drag brunch over the weekend and what she is most looking forward to discussing with former congresswoman Liz Cheney on the show Wednesday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta and reflects on her birthday celebration on “The View” featuring queens from her favorite drag brunch in Miami. She also shares her thoughts on today’s interview with Münchausen syndrome by proxy victim Gypsy Rose Blanchard and she tells us why she's not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haines catches up with executive producer Brian Teta about her chaos-filled holiday vacation to the Bahamas with her three young kids, shares the two important values she's passing on to her little ones and reflects on her relationships with her siblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices