Wednesday, April 30: Amber Ruffin, Geena Davis

In today’s Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss the expected departure of Trump’s National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his position as National Security Advisor and being named UN Ambassador.Kerry Washington and Omar Sy join to discuss playing a deadly couple in the new movie “Shadow Force” and Washington shares about her involvement in the upcoming “Desperate Housewives” reboot.GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis presents the co-hosts with their GLAAD Media Award for a 2024 segment with Elliot Page on trans visibility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Pres. Trump warns how the price of his trade war could impact American families and he blames the falling market on former Pres. Biden, the co-hosts weigh in.Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discusses how his state is impacted by the Trump administration's federal cuts, the deportation of Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia and if he will run for president in 2028.Marvel star and two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner joins nd details his harrowing journey to recovery after being crushed by a 14,000-pound snowplow from his memoir, "My Last Breath." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The co-hosts weigh in on President Trump's exclusive sit-down with ABC News' Terry Moran, where he discussed a range of topics from the economy to immigration, executive powers, and foreign policy.Comedian and writer Amber Ruffin discusses her canceled performance for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump’s first 100 days and how she’s blending comedy and current events in her show, “Have I Got News For You.”Oscar winner Geena Davis reflects on her early love for acting and shares how she’s helping young readers feel comfortable in their own skin in “The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The co-hosts assess Trump's presidency as today marks 100 days into his second term in office. Then, they weigh in on Sunday's interview with coach Bill Belichick that went viral after his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson shut down a line of questioning over their relationship.The hilarious Wanda Sykes tells us about her Please & Thank You Tour and bringing it to Europe.Ed Helms talks his new book "SNAFU," inspired by his podcast of the same name, that gives a humorous decade-by-decade account of the biggest screw-ups in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The co-hosts question what was behind Deion Sanders' son Shedeur Sanders NFL draft slide after the Cleveland Browns drafted him in the fifth round. Then, they weigh in on Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker urging a wake-up call for his party to start acting like angry Americans in town halls around the country. Christie Brinkley joins and opens up about her extraordinary life in the spotlight, her relationship with Billy Joel and struggles behind the camera in the new memoir, "Uptown Girl." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Weekend View, the co-hosts discuss George Clooney's claim he's never argued with his wife Amal, how Tina Knowles learned to put herself first and more from her new book, and Joy Behar looks back on hosting the 2012 "Mob Wives" reunion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The co-hosts weigh in on the latest bombshell poll that finds that the vast majority of young Americans have lost hope in the U.S. government on both sides of the aisle. Then, they react to John Cena revealing he got a hair transplant after “bullying” from fans. Chef and humanitarian José Andrés discusses his mission to provide food relief across the globe and his hopes for American food policy from his new book, "Change the Recipe." Ezra Klein, political commentator, columnist and bestselling co-author of "Abundance," talks about the obstacles to progress in American infrastructure and the current state of our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The co-hosts react to former First Lady Michelle Obama breaking her silence about the real reason she skipped Pres. Trump’s inauguration and the art of saying “no.” Then, they react to Ben Affleck's push for his kids not to rely on being "nepo babies." "The View" honors Holocaust Remembrance Day and the lives of the six million Jewish people murdered by Nazis. Bowen Yang joins to discuss the latest headlines coming from "Saturday Night Live," attending his first Coachella and how he's bringing the laughs in his new movie. Comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong discuss their new film, "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie," how they met and earning a career achievement award in comedy at CinemaCon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With President Trump considering a $5,000 bonus and other post-natal perks to incentivize women to give birth, the co-hosts question if this will this deliver for millions of American families. Then, the co-hosts react to George Clooney sitting down with Patti LuPone to discuss their predictions on the political future of the United States. Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock discusses meeting with Pope Francis last year and his legacy, why he says America is in a “spiritual crisis,” and his new children’s book, “Leo’s Lunch Box.” Shanola Hampton joins to discuss why her role in the series "Found" gives her purpose, working alongside Mark-Paul Gosselaar and she looks back on 11 seasons as Veronica Fisher in “Shameless.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The co-hosts discuss "Bob Trevino Likes It" and "Euphoria" star Barbie Ferreira getting candid about her experience with therapy on "The Viall Files" and what they've personally learned from going to therapy. Then, they weigh in on a new poll that a shocking number of people would elect to get the brain procedure from the show "Severance" and how they handle their loved ones' mid-life crises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices