The View: Behind the Table

Whoopi Goldberg: 'I Don’t Have to Prove Myself to Anybody'

September 16, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Goldberg sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her 20th season at 'The View' table. She also opens up about Kerry Washington’s idea to bring back her one-woman show, 'The Whoopi Monologues,' at Lincoln Center this summer and what it meant to see the production receive such a positive response. She reflects on what her younger self would think of the life and career she has today and discusses what it has been like having a documentary crew follow her life behind the scenes. Whoopi also answers a viewer question about grief and shares her own perspective on navigating loss. Plus, Whoopi talks about her upcoming film project, 'Women Like Us,' which will be produced by the Obamas. Text us your questions at ‪(917) 960-3037‬ or call and leave a voicemail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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