The View

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts question which issues will resonate with voters amid nationwide campus protests turning violent to the battle over abortion rights, and Trump's trials keeping him off the campaign trail. Our Whoopi Goldberg tells us about opening up like never before about the grief she's experienced after the loss of her mother and brother, her her favorite childhood moments, and her early days in Hollywood in new memoir, "Bits and Pieces." "The View" kicks off AAPI Heritage Month with a Hula performance from the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss a new "TIME" interview with former Pres. Trump about his plans for a possible second term, Democrats and Republicans coming together to condemn South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's admission that she killed her puppy and the co-hosts share how they spent their spring break last week. John Leguizamo joins and talks starring and executive producing the “The Green Veil,” a new show which explores the true story of the government separating Native American children from their families in the 1950s. The co-hosts share their favorite gifts under $50 this Mother’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss student protests over the war in Gaza at universities across the country, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writing about killing her "untrainable" puppy in an upcoming memoir, and Pres. Biden and emcee Colin Jost's best jokes from the White House Correspondents Dinner over the weekend. Jim Gaffigan stops by and talks teaming up with Jerry Seinfeld and an all-star cast of comedy greats in a new movie about the creation of Pop-Tarts, 'Unfrosted'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss Sen. Bob Menendez legal strategy after both him and his wife have pled not guilty on corruption charges, and they weigh in on whether loving someone is different than being “in love.” ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee joins ahead of Earth Day and shares about traveling across the country to spotlight environmental stories in the new series, “The Power of Us.” Star of “House of Cards,” “Billions” and “Ant-Man” Corey Stoll stops by and talks heading to Broadway opposite Sarah Paulson in the new critically-acclaimed play, “Appropriate.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss the chaos in the House of Representatives yesterday as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks to oust Republican Speaker Johnson and a shouting match broke out between two members. Ahead of Earth Day, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm joins “The View” to weigh in on topics from rising temperatures and gas prices to how Americans can take action at home. Actor and comedian shares what fans can look forward to from the second season of “The Big Door Prize” and looks back at his audition for his role in "Bridesmaids." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 anddiscuss 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