This is an encore episode of “The View.” The co-hosts will return to the Hot Topics table in September for season 26!

Actor, producer and now director Billy Porter discusses his new project and directorial debut with his film “Anything's Possible,” reacts to Will Smith's apology to Chris Rock on Friday and Florida Gov. DeSantis filing a complaint against a restaurant that lets kids attend drag shows.

Then. B.J. Novak discusses his new film “Vengeance,” which is his first time directing a movie, reacts to a message from his co-star Issa Rae, and looks back on being one of the last guests on Bob Saget's podcast.

In Hot Topics, Alyssa Farah-Griffin guest co-hosts. The panel reacts to Will Smith breaking his silence after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, and more.

Plus, Ana Navarro shares her favorite summer reads in “The Ladies Get Lit” series!

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