This is an encore episode of “The View.” The co-hosts will return to the Hot Topics table Monday, Nov. 28 Live with an all new episode.

Actor and author of “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing” Matthew Perry reveals how his long struggle with addiction almost took his life, shares the deal he made with himself to curb his addiction while filming “Friends” and gives advice to those helping a loved one through sobriety.

In Hot Topics, the co-hosts question if the Supreme Court will end affirmative action in colleges, react to Justice Clarence Thomas saying he has no clue what “diversity” means, and more.

Plus, all month long, “The View” recognizes Native American Heritage Month by celebrating the rich and diverse culture’s traditions and contributions of indigenous people. Sunny Hostin spotlights Susan La Flesche Picotte, whose bravery in the medical field changed her community for the better.

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