Ep 12. Wed, Sep 21, 2016

On the 12th episode of season 20 of The View, which aired on September 21st, 2016, the co-hosts Hot Topics ranged from North Carolina flooding to Hillary Clinton's health.

The conversation began with Joy Behar bringing up the recent flooding in North Carolina and how climate change is exacerbating natural disasters. The ladies discussed the fact that in today's political climate, it's difficult to have a conversation about climate change without it becoming a political issue. They also talked about Donald Trump's recent visit to Mexico and the wall he wants to build between the United States and Mexico, with the majority of the co-hosts disagreeing with his proposed plan.

Next, the conversation turned to Hillary Clinton's health after her recent episode at the 9/11 memorial. Whoopi Goldberg voiced her support for Clinton and her openness about her pneumonia diagnosis, pointing out that everyone gets sick at some point. The other co-hosts shared their thoughts on the situation, with Jedediah Bila bringing up the importance of transparency in politics and Paula Faris discussing how it's important for women to take care of their health.

The guest for the episode was actress Scarlett Johansson, who was on to promote her new movie "The Girl with a Pearl Earring". The ladies discussed her character in the movie and Johansson talked about how she prepared for the role. They also talked about the challenges of being a working mother and balancing work and family life.

In the final segment of the episode, the co-hosts talked about the upcoming Presidential election and the importance of voting. They encouraged viewers to register to vote and to participate in the electoral process.

Overall, the 12th episode of season 20 of The View covered a range of topics, from climate change to the 2016 Presidential election. With engaging conversations and a charismatic guest, the co-hosts kept viewers informed and entertained.