Monday, Feb. 2: James Talarico

The View

ABC News

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4.3 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

'The View' co-hosts weigh in as the president and his administration face criticism over how they are spinning the latest release of Epstein-related documents, with some survivors speaking out about the handling of the files. The co-hosts also react to growing freedom of the press concerns following the arrest of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in connection with their coverage of protests at a Minneapolis church. Plus, Texas lawmaker James Talarico joins the show to discuss his run in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, reflecting on his journey from public school teacher to rising star in the Democratic Party as he faces Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a closely watched race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Epstein Dock Shock, how the president is spinning the most stunning finds and figures
0:10.5	in the latest dump of Epstein documents.
0:13.8	Not only does it absolve me, it's the opposite of what people were hoping.
0:18.7	Plus the shocking arrest of journalist Don Lemon.
0:21.6	I will not be silent.
0:24.6	And how anti-ice statements took center stage at last night's Grammys.
0:29.6	Before I say, thanks to God, I'm gonna say,
0:36.6	ice out.
0:38.3	Then, Texas State Representative James Tala Rico talks about his neck and neck race with Congresswoman and fellow Democrat,
0:48.3	Jasmine Crockett, for a Senate seat, and how he's giving American politics a come-to-Jesus moment.
0:59.4	These politicians want a Christian nation unless it means providing health care to the sick,
1:05.0	or funding food assistance for the hungry, or raising the minimum wage for the poor.
1:10.3	Plus, an all-new Oprah Daily edition of View Your Deal. Here come Hot Topics with Whoopi, Sarah Haynes, Joy Behar, Annie Navarro, Sonny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin.
1:24.6	Now let's get things started. I see this version of me.
1:30.3	Strong as a heart of love. I'll see what I feel Yeah I don't think you can see
1:47.0	This version of many
1:49.0	Yeah
1:50.0	Wow
1:51.0	Welcome to the new
1:53.0	Welcome to the new
1:55.0	We're welcome to the new
1:56.0	Yeah
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