Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre responds to news of shrinking US economy, says that Pres. Biden is "going to do everything he can" to bring Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan home and explains why America isn't in a recession.

Then, Nathan Lane dishes on season two of “Only Murders in the Building,” which landed him his seventh Emmy nomination, and reacts to the House passing a bill to codify same-sex marriage.

In Hot Topics, Alyssa Farah-Griffin guest co-hosts. The panel discusses the U.S. offering a deal for Britney Griner’s release, and more.

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

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