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Behar Questions Backlash Over Hasselbeck's Return to The View
2/12/2026
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- Joy Behar and producer Brian Teta discussed the backlash to Elisabeth Hasselbeck's return to The View on their podcast, noting Hasselbeck's controversial views.
- Behar and Hasselbeck had a good relationship during their ten years together.
- Behar questioned why Hasselbeck's backlash is more pronounced than that toward other former hosts.
- The show has had fewer on-air clashes since Alyssa Farah Griffin joined, with a focus on liberal guests.
