Whoopi Goldberg Shuts Down Meghan McCain During Senator-elect Raphael Warnock Interview
"I'm actually going to end this," she told her co-host.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Whoopi Goldberg speaks onstage during the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite featuring Culinary Demonstrations at The IKEA Kitchen presented by Capital One at Pier 94 on October 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
Three days into her return to The View, Meghan McCain has already been properly gathered by co-host Whoopi Goldberg.
Today, Senator-elect Rev. Raphael Warnock joined the ABC talk show to discuss his victory in Georgia’s Senate run-off race yesterday. During a split-screen of the co-hots and their guest, Meghan’s disposition was noticeably different from that of her colleagues.
Things got worse once the conversation ensued, with Meghan challenging the Senator-elect. The nature of the conversation is unclear, but the 36-year-old can be heard in a video clip trending on Twitter saying, “Senator, I understand that. I’m just asking you a direct question,” which prompted Whoopi to interject. Meghan didn’t take the cue, however, and continued attempting to talk over Whoopi, causing her to eventually hilariously yell, “Hey, listen!”
That Meghan did, allowing Whoopi to then calmly close out the segment, saying, “We’re going to say thanks to the Senator-elect Rev. Raphael Warnock and we will be right back. Thank you for coming back sir.”
As you likely already know, this is far from the first time Whoopi and Meghan have had a bit of a spat on national TV. And every single time Twitter eats it up. Check out a few of the more memorable word tussles below.
If you’ve ever been to ESSENCE Hollywood House, you know it’s more than just a series of panels—it’s a gathering of visionaries. A space where Black creatives and leaders come together to share stories, strategies, and solutions. This year’s conversation, Let’s Talk About LA: Preserving Our City, presented by AT&T, was no different.
The discussion brought together three voices, each deeply invested in shaping LA’s future: D. Smoke, the Grammy-nominated rapper and educator; Olympia Auset, founder of SÜPRMRKT, a grocery service tackling food apartheid in LA; and DJ HED, a radio personality and advocate for independent artists. Though their paths differed, their mission was the same—creating opportunities, protecting culture, and ensuring Black spaces in LA don’t just survive but thrive.
For Olympia Ausset, the work she’s doing with SÜPRMRKT goes far beyond providing fresh groceries—it’s about laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier community. “The LA we love, the cultural beacon it’s known as today, was built by people who worked hard to create their own spaces,” she shared. “The reason I do what I do is because it’s essential. We can’t achieve any of the changes I want for my community without being in good health and having access to affordable, organic food. Without places where we can gather, heal, and support each other, none of the other goals will be possible. It starts with taking care of ourselves and building those spaces together.”
From Olympia’s focus on wellness and accessibility to DJ HED’s belief in the power of self-worth, the discussion explored what it means to dream beyond individual success and invest in collective progress. “I see a lot of people who aren’t proud of where they come from, what they look like, or where they’re at in life,” he said. “I had to learn to give myself grace, to grow. I grew up in Inglewood, raised by a single mom. We lived in a car, we were on welfare, but I knew I wanted to be bigger than my circumstances. That’s what dreaming in Black is—believing in something greater and nurturing it until it grows.”
DJ Smoke also touched on this, emphasizing the importance of intention and fulfillment. “You don’t want to climb that ladder and realize you went real high in the wrong direction,” he warned. “A lot of people in LA are ambitious, but if you don’t understand your ‘why,’ you can get to the top and still feel empty. The goal isn’t just to make it—it’s to make it mean something.
Sometimes, as Black creatives, we only dream as far as the next gig or the next check, but dreaming in Black means going beyond that. “It means thinking bigger than what’s right in front of you,” said host Donye Taylor.
This conversation was a call to action – a reminder that preserving LA’s Black culture means investing in community, honoring our history, and building a legacy that lasts.
