The Weekend View – May 17, 2025

The co-hosts weigh in on former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announcing that she is leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent and discuss her writing a book on a "broken White House." Former President Bill Clinton discusses President Donald Trump's second presidency, recent books on Biden's alleged mental decline in the White House and how he teamed up with best-selling author James Patterson to write the new book, "The First Gentleman." Andrew Durand and Julia Knitel perform a song from the seven-time Tony-nominated new musical based on a strange but true story, "Dead Outlaw." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Elon Musk went on an all-night social media attack bashing Pres. Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” the co-hosts question if this will change Trump’s opinion of the man he hired to cut government spending. Then, the co-hosts weigh in on whether they worry about being liked after comedian Jimmy Fallon said he wasn't prepared to be disliked when he first joined the cast of "SNL" in a recent interview. Taraji P. Henson discusses playing a hard-working mom in the new Tyler Perry film "Straw," why it's important for her to "give a voice to the voiceless" in her roles and her commencement speech at Spelman College. Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells discuss how their new film "I Don't Understand You" takes shocking detours into dark places and their favorite moments from filming in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the freshly pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley already heading back to television, the co-hosts question if there could be more high-profile pardons in the president’s future. Then, they weigh in on rumors of Beckham family drama stemming from son Brooklyn's wedding to actress Nicola Peltz where she reportedly clashed with her mother-in-law Victoria. Andy Cohen discusses what fans can expect from this year's BravoCon and why he thinks Joy Behar would make a great addition to "The Real Housewives of New York." Kara Young discusses making history as the first Black performer to earn four consecutive Tony nominations and reviving Whoopi's iconic Broadway play in the upcoming production, "The Whoopi Monologues." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After constituents turned on Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst for her answer about millions losing healthcare, the co-hosts weigh in on her doubling down on her remarks in a post set in a cemetery. Then, they weigh in on Tony-winning actress Patti LuPone saying she was "deeply sorry" for her "demeaning" words about fellow Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis. Ralph Macchio discusses the latest chapter in "The Karate Kid" franchise, earning his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and starring in a Coldplay music video for their song, "The Karate Kid." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heather McMahan guest co-hosts! This weekend, the co-hosts are talking Kris Jenner's new age-defying makeover, if there's benefits to swearing off sex, weddings in the influencer-era and the psychology of marrying someone similar to your mom or dad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The co-hosts weigh in on the Democrats' plan to spend $20 million engaging male voters. The co-hosts then react to right-wing podcaster Ben Shapiro's recent comments accusing celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez, of "masquerading as 17-year-olds." Former Congressman Anthony Weiner discusses his bid for a political comeback in New York City's City Council race after a series of sex scandals forced his resignation in 2011. Justina Machado, the star of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical "Real Women Have Curves," discusses originating the role of Ana and now playing her mom, Carmen, and the show's relevance to current events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Elon Musk took parting shots at Pres. Trump's "big, beautiful bill” before stepping away from the White House, the co-hosts question if Trump will heed his warning. After Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that artificial intelligence could spike unemployment to 20%, the co-hosts weigh in. Sarah Silverman discusses memories she has with her dad "Schleppy" from her new comedy special "PostMortem," presenting Conan O'Brien with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and starring on "Saturday Night Live" at only 22 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Pres. Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of their tax evasion and fraud charges, the co-hosts question if their family's support of Trump helped their case. What's the best way to handle in-law conflicts? The co-hosts weigh in. Julianne Moore discusses hew new dark comedy series "Sirens," starring in an upcoming musical comedy by Jesse Eisenberg and her book "Freckleface Strawberry" being removed from Department of Defense schools. Ashley Tisdale talks reprising her role as Candace in the "Phineas and Ferb" reboot, why she almost walked away from show business as a child actor and the staying power of her character Sharpay in "High School Musical." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Pres. Donald Trump veered into partisan politics in a Memorial Day speech and while addressing the next generation of America’s armed forces at West Point, the co-hosts weigh in. The co-hosts discuss French Pres. Emmanuel Macron downplaying a shove in the face from his wife Brigitte caught on camera. Emmy-winner and Tony-nominee Sarah Snook tells us about going wild on Broadway playing 26 different characters in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and keeping up family ties from "Succession." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Weekend View, the co-hosts discuss Mariska Hargitay revealing a family secret, Sofia Vergara's requirements for a man and if "love bombing" is a turn off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices