Sara Haines Gets Candid on the Emotional Toll of the News Cycle

The View: Behind the Table

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🗓️ 28 January 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Sara sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to talk about the challenge of staying positive in what can be a stressful news cycle. They dive into the importance of creating safe spaces, setting boundaries, and protecting mental health while discussing heavy headlines. Plus, they react to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Spencer Pratt joining The View and share their biggest takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hear that?
0:01.2	It's your big McDonald's hunger calling
0:02.6	because the big arch is back
0:04.4	and this time is here to stay
0:06.3	with juicy beef, cheddar cheese
0:08.1	and that big arch sauce.
0:09.9	Hungry, you are now.
0:11.7	Order delivery on the McDonald's app.
0:15.1	Serve from 11am.
0:16.2	Upcharges and fees apply to delivery orders.
0:17.9	Subjects availability, price and participation may vary.
0:20.1	All right, it is Wednesday.
0:21.3	I'm here with the talented, the lovely, the emotional Sarah Haynes.
0:26.2	Read it like I wrote it, Brian.
0:34.5	So yesterday, you said understandably, I think, that you were having some trouble being positive
0:39.7	as you wake up every day and feel the onslaught of the news cycle.
0:43.6	How are you feeling about everything?
0:44.8	I don't think you're alone here.
0:46.9	It's just, we're in dark times.
0:49.3	And now with winter and everything else, I get that seasonal thing.
0:52.9	Yes.
0:53.2	I don't know if you do, too.
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