Joy Behar, a longtime fixture in daytime talk shows, recently engaged in a fiery exchange with ABC News Political Director Rick Klein on The View. The heated discussion kicked off when Klein jokingly suggested that Behar consider a career change, which led to a passionate back-and-forth.

The conversation began when Ana Navarro mentioned shifting polling trends, noting that Republicans gained momentum earlier in the summer but started losing ground after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Behar jumped in, directly questioning Klein about whether journalists were holding Republicans accountable for rising gas prices.

Known for her no-nonsense style, Behar emphasized the importance of asking tough questions to get a clearer picture. In response, Klein jokingly offered Behar a job, which she brushed off, remaining focused on the political debate. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin then suggested Behar appear on Klein’s show, to which he sarcastically extended an invitation. Behar smiled but quickly steered the conversation back to politics.

At nearly 80, Behar shows no signs of slowing down. She recently signed a new contract, squashing rumors of her retirement, and remains the only original panelist from The View’s debut in 1997. Despite a brief departure in 2013, she returned triumphantly in 2015 and continues to be a key figure on the top-rated daytime show. Behar’s co-hosts even celebrated her upcoming 80th birthday on air, with Whoopi Goldberg offering warm wishes.

This exchange with Klein highlighted Behar’s enduring passion for political discussions and her influential presence in daytime TV.