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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 40 MIN

Tuesday, April 28: LeVar Burton & Brenda Song

from The View · host ABC News

'The View' co-hosts weigh in after Republicans rallied behind building President Trump’s proposed ballroom in the wake of the chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with some lawmakers calling for taxpayers to help foot the bill following the weekend’s security scare. LeVar Burton joins the show to reflect on the lasting impact of 'Roots', 'Reading Rainbow', and 'Star Trek'. He also discusses hosting season two of 'Trivial Pursuit', looks back on his influential career, and speaks out against cuts to American public broadcasting funding. Plus, Brenda Song stops by to share why starring in 'Running Point' feels like a dream job. She talks about working alongside Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling on season two of the hit series and reflects on her beloved Disney Channel roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The View' co-hosts weigh in after Republicans rallied behind building President Trump’s proposed ballroom in the wake of the chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with some lawmakers calling for taxpayers to help foot the bill following the weekend’s security scare. LeVar Burton joins the show to reflect on the lasting impact of 'Roots', 'Reading Rainbow', and 'Star Trek'. He also discusses hosting season two of 'Trivial Pursuit', looks back on his influential career, and speaks out against cuts to American public broadcasting funding. Plus, Brenda Song stops by to share why starring in 'Running Point' feels like a dream job. She talks about working alongside Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling on season two of the hit series and reflects on her beloved Disney Channel roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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