How Ana Navarro is working around getting bleeped on 'The View'

NEW YORK –Ana Navarrois ready to tape her new podcast anytime, anywhere.

TheCNNcontributor andABC "The View"cohost, 54, launched"Bleep! with Ana Navarro"earlier this year. While on Easter break in Costa Rica on April 9,First Lady Melania Trumpissued a statement at the White House in which she deniedhaving any involvementwith convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Navarro, armed with mobile recording equipment, hopped into action. And while the timing of the Trump's press conference befuddled some, Navarro believes that there was clearly a plan in place.

"She obviously didn't write that stuff herself, right?" she tells USA TODAY. "It was full of legalese. So yes, I think she got advice. I think she got help. But because of that, I've now done a couple of breaking news episodes of the podcast from a portable thing I have."

Navarro, anoutspoken criticof the Trump administration, teamed up with iHeartMedia and Hyphenate Media Group for her new podcast. Hyphenate was launched by actressEva Longoriaand media executive Cris Abrego. Longoria also serves as an executive producer of Navarro's podcast.

"There are not that many Latino voices breaking down news," Navarro says about why she continues to lean in to these news cycles. "One of the things that most touches me is anytime I'm in the supermarket or I'm at the airport and some young Latina comes up to me and tells me how much it means for them to have somebody like me speaking up on behalf of our community.

"It's like a privilege and a duty."

'The View' inspired Ana Navarro's new podcast

The title of Navarro's podcast is a playful jab at her other her day job.

"The problem is that I get bleeped at'The View,'"she explains. "Sometimes I try to say things in Spanish. So now (ABC is) to the point where if I say 'queso,' they will bleep me out because they don't know what I'm saying and they're nervous."

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She will not be censored on her own show.

Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.

But she still enjoys her work on TV, despite the occasionally "bleep" and her commute between New York and Miami. Navarro believes authenticity is the key to any successful show and is one of the reason why "The View" has lasted on ABC for almost 29 years.

"It's women from different backgrounds, different generations, different races, ethnicities, different takes on life, giving their opinions," she explains. Cohosts on the view range from age 36 (former White House strategic communications directorAlyssa Farah Griffin) to 83 (actress-comedianJoy Behar).

Navarro also credits the team behind the cameras, whom she calls "an entire family." She says some have worked there since the show's launch with Barbara Walters in 1997. "They run like a fine tuned Swiss watch and they keep the shows going."

Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform a salsa-inspired "Die with a Smile" during his Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Puerto Rican singer and actor Ricky Martin performed in front of monobloc chairs like the one on Bad Bunny's “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" album cover, Martin sang a from “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii,” a song that compares Hawaii and Puerto Rico’s colonization.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bad Bunny brought the iconic pink “Casita” to the Super Bowl halftime stage and invited some famous friends including Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bad Bunny brought the iconic pink “Casita” to the Super Bowl halftime stage and invited some famous friends including Young Miko and Pedro Pascal.

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Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform a salsa-inspired "Die with a Smile" during his Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.

Ana Navarro still wants to talk about 'The Bad Bunny Bowl'

It has been more than two months since the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots inSuper Bowl LX. Navarro couldn't tell you who played or what the final score was (29-13). But she can't stop replayingBad Bunny's halftime performance. She says that his halftime show,Karol G's Coachella setand other forms of entertainment are a part of her "concerted effort of doing things that take me away from doomscrolling about the things that are going on in the United States."

"I actually thought the halftime show itself was not tremendously political," she opines. "It was cultural and there were so many different threads and aspects of Latino culture that were woven in. I love the way that he brought Ricky Martin as an ode to those that came before him and that opened doors for him.

"There were some people so hung up here in the United States because he was singing in Spanish, because he's Bad Bunny, because he's Puerto Rican, which is part of America, but whatever," Navarro continues. "And then I see him filling up stadiums all over the world. And you see kids singing his songs and dancing to his music in villages in Africa. And you realize music is supposed to unite us, not divide us."

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Meghan Markle & Husband’s Latest Move ‘Infuriating’ Prince William — Source

Prince HarryandMeghan Markle’s latest trip to Australia has reportedly stirred up the feud within the royal family, withPrince WilliamandKate Middletonseemingly frustrated by the ongoing fallout. The issue allegedly goes beyond the trip itself. Sources claim that William thinks poorly of how Harry and Markle continue to appear in public, allegedly associating the trip with “a quasi royal vibe.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s trip causing ‘frustration’ for Prince William and wife, per source

Us Weeklyexclusively reported that Prince William is not taking Meghan Markle andPrince Harry’s recent trip to Australia very well. A source told the outlet, “There is a quasi royal vibe with these trips and it’s confusing,” adding, “It seems they are trading on old connections in a way that shouldn’t be acceptable because they are no longer working members of the royal family.”

This frustration has reportedly built up over time. The source claimed, “Every single time William and Kate [Middleton] think they have turned a corner with them, something else pops up,” explaining, “Their media omnipresence is something that has created continued strain.” They also claimed that the Sussexes’ pile one controversy on top of another, and their presence in the media is a “barrier to repair the relationship.”

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The source further claimed, “There hasn’t been any communication.” There is hope that “they will eventually figure it out,” but for now, “there is still distance there,” with the insider also maintaining that William has “firm boundaries” and is currently “not pushing for a reunion.”

Royal expert Marlene Koenig echoed that view to Us Weekly, noting that William keeps his feelings “close to himself and his family.” She added, “William is determined to keep much of his life private as he focuses on family and his future role as King, which are more important to him.”

Harry might have started to mend ties withKing Charles, but when it comes to William, the feud reportedly remains as it is. Moreover, his recent trip to Australia with Markle apparently did not help his case.

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Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says

April 30 (Reuters) - Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been given a further one-sixth reduction in her sentence as ‌part of an amnesty, a member of her legal team said ‌on Thursday, the second such commutation in two weeks.

The Nobel laureate, who has been held since ​being toppled by the military in a 2021 coup, will now have just over 18 years left to serve, the legal team member said, declining to be identified by name.

After a marathon run of trials, Aung San Suu Kyi, 80, was ‌sentenced to 33 years ⁠after convictions on charges ranging from corruption and inciting election fraud to violating state secrecy rules, which her allies maintain were ⁠politically motivated and aimed at sidelining her.

That sentence was was later commuted to 27 years, and then by a sixth in a Myanmar New Year amnesty on April ​17 that ​freed her ally and co-defendent Win ​Myint, the former president.

The latest reduction ‌comes after an announcement by state media on Thursday saying that all prisoners would have their sentences commuted.

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Aung San Suu Kyi's whereabouts are unknown and she has not been seen in public since the trials.

Authorities continue to hold her at an undisclosed location, and the government has yet to grant her ‌legal team or family face-to-face access.

A spokesperson for ​the military-backed government did not immediately respond to ​calls seeking comment.

Myanmar's new President ​Min Aung Hlaing, who overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi in ‌the coup, has faced persistent international ​pressure to release political ​detainees since a recent election, including from the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, which he is seeking to reengage with after being barred from ​its summits.

Min Aung Hlaing ‌last week told Thailand's foreign minister she was being "well looked after" and ​his government was considering unspecified "good things".

(Reporting by Reuters Staff; Writing ​by Martin Petty; Editing by David Stanway)

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Bayesian superyacht sinking ‘not caused by storm’, says preliminary report

Aninvestigationhas found that the sinking of a Bayesiansuperyachtoff the coast ofSicily, wasnot caused by a storm as originally suspected, according to reports.

The 56-metre (184ft)Bayesian sank off the coastof theItalianisland on 19 August, 2024, killing seven people including Britishbillionaireand tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter.

Italian prosecutors have now found that a storm was not to blame for the incident, according to findings shared with Sky News.

The weather on the day of the incident amounted to “little more than a squall, a sudden increase in wind speed that precedes thunderstorms and downpours,” which should have been manageable for the crew of the ship.

Preliminary findings suggest thatthe yacht is thought to have sunkdue to improper actions on the part of the crew of the boat and their underestimation of the weather with certain safety devices not being activated properly.

The investigation is also exploring the possibility of alleged crimes including negligent shipwreck and multiple counts of manslaughter for the yacht’s captain and two of its crew members.

The yacht’s manufacturers,Italian prosecutors, British marine investigators and survivorshave all made different claimsabout why the boat sank so suddenly.

Last May, an interim report into the sinking, released by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), showed wind speeds of 63.4 knots (73.0mph) on the yacht’s beam were sufficient to tip it over.

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It was thought that the extreme winds were enough to topple the boat causing its passengers to be thrown into the sea.

The report suggested the structure may have compromised the boat’s stability in “motoring mode,” vulnerabilities that were not included in theyacht’s stability manual.

The MAIB report also challenged claims made by yacht builder The Italian Sea Group, finding that the Bayesian would capsize at a 70.6-degree heel, contrary to the builder’s assertion it could recover from 73 degrees.

Giovanni Costantino, the Chief of TISG, has described the yacht as “unsinkable” and claimed the crew must have left doors or hatches open, allowing water in.

The Bayesian was recovered from the sea ten months after its sinking in a multi-million pound operation.

At the time of its sinking, 22 people were on board. A coastguard official in Palermo said at the time thatbad weather had been expectedbut not of the magnitude witnessed, with winds of up to 90mph recorded on the day.

Subsequent investigations identified that the boat was hit by a mesocyclone, which is a type of powerful rotating thunderstorm that can produce tornadoes or extreme wind bursts.

Mr Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was also on board the vessel and managed to escape. She told doctors that at 4am, the boat had tilted and she and her husband were woken up. Other victims included the yacht’s chef Recaldo Thomas and Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy Bloomer.

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The 9 best game shows streaming on Netflix

Game shows are among the more enduring television programs since the medium's inception, providing the thrill of competition as contestants (typically strangers) face off to win prizes. While game shows rarely diverge from their set formula, there's a certain comfort in their predictability, with bold personalities from hosts and participants alike providing enough variety to keep them from becoming stale.

Netflix is home to numerous game shows, from light-hearted cooking contests likeThe Great British Baking ShowandNailed It!to strategy-based competitions likeThe Devil's PlanandThe Mole. The game show genre is vast and versatile, with a little something for every kind of viewer.

Ahead, we've narrowed down Netflix's offering of game shows to the nine best, each of them highly bingeable.

Blown Away(2019–2024)

It’s easy to scoff at how little reality is left in reality TV. That's not the case withBlown Away, though; the game show pits 10 glassblowers against each other for industry-specific prizes like an artist residency at the Corning Museum of Glass, and each contestant brings some major skills to the table. That emphasis on craft adds a captivating element to the competition because even if you dislike the personalities involved, it's impossible not to marvel at their amazing creations.—Chris Snellgrove

Where to watchBlown Away: Netflix

The Devil's Plan(2023–present)

The Devil's Planhas a little bit of everything. This South Korean series alternates between competitive and collaborative contests, and challenges run the gamut from board games and card games to memory tests and social deduction. There can only be one winner, though, and there's plenty of drama stemming from how players spend their "pieces" (in-game currency) and even break ties to determine who among them gets sent to a virtual jail. Of course, the couch may become your own self-imposed prison once you begin properly binge-watching.—C.S.

Where to watchThe Devil's Plan: Netflix

Floor Is Lava(2020–2022)

Most children have playfully leaped between furniture to avoid touching the ground (and, in their minds, escape certain death).Floor Is Lavabrings that imagined fantasy to life by making contestants navigate difficult obstacle courses overflowing (literally) with red goo that simulates lava. The show adds some of its own rules (like the need to snag an exit pass to complete the course), but for the most part, it's a perfectly gonzo recreation of the original game, and the whimsical design leads to some surprisingly intense competitions.—C.S.

Where to watchFloor Is Lava: Netflix

The Great British Baking Show(2010–present)

The Great British Baking Showmight be the most relaxing contest ever televised. Eschewing the bitter fighting and melodrama typical of other reality programs, this friendly competition instead features lighthearted hosts and hopefulcontestants who only fight for glory(and a coveted cake stand). There are no misleading edits or false countdowns here, just good bakers trying to do their best. Such an approach naturally elicits warm fuzzies, making for a sublime streaming pleasure.—C.S.

Where to watchThe Great British Baking Show: Netflix

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Is It Cake?(2022–present)

Is It Cake?may be the game show manifestation of a meme, but that doesn't keep it from being seriously entertaining. As the name implies, the series is all about chefs baking desserts that look like ordinary objects. Their goal is simple: to fool celebrity judges who must determine which of the objects placed in front of them is, in fact, cake. Even after watching them get made, it often feels downright impossible to believe some of these items are secretly sweet treats.—C.S.

Where to watchIs It Cake?: Netflix

The Molerevival (2022–present)

For reality TV scholars,The Molewas one of the gold standards of the reality competition boom of the early-2000s. Each season featured contestants participating in missions to acquire money for the Prize Fund, which was awarded to the winner at the game's end. The twist? The producers hired one of the contestants to act as a mole, sabotaging the missions, and the contestant who knew the least about their identity at the end of each episode was sent home. Netflix revived the beloved series in 2022 with new host Alex Wagner, with two seasons available to stream on the platform. —Kevin Jacobsen

Where to watchThe Mole: Netflix

Nailed It!(2018–2022)

Nailed It!became a viral sensation because its producers realized therealappeal of cooking competitions: watching people fail spectacularly. On this Netflix game show, (extremely) amateur chefs do their best to recreate Pinterest-worthy sweets, and the varied results inspire more belly laughs than belly rumbles. Fortunately, hostsNicole Byerand Jacques Torres keep things nice and light, and it always feels like they are laughingwiththe contestants rather than at them.—C.S.

Where to watchNailed It!: Netflix

Squid Game: The Challenge(2023–present)

The originalSquid Gamepainted an appropriately bleak portrait of capitalism by showing financially struggling contestants competing for cash, even though all but one of them will die. Eyebrows initially furled at the thought of turning the dystopian premise into a real game show, butSquid Game: The Challengeworks surprisingly well within its limitations. The game's stakes aren’t life and death like in the fictional series, butas EW's critic put it, "Producers intensify the psychological pressure...Selflessness usually isn't rewarded, nor does selfishness guarantee safety, and it’s fascinating to watch the unexpected ways these opposing sentiments come into play."—C.S.

Where to watchSquid Game: The Challenge: Netflix

EW grade:B+

Ultimate Beastmaster(2017–2018)

We were admittedly a little sad to discover thatUltimate Beastmasterhad nothing to do with the wildBeastmasterfilms from the '80s and '90s. Still, this game show has its own animalistic appeal as we watch contestants compete against one another on "the Beast," an ever-changing obstacle course meant to challenge their physical prowess. The stark aesthetic appeal of the Beast is one of the main draws, and fans ofAmerican Ninja Warriorwill likely enjoy the different tweaks this show has made to a proven reality TV formula.—C.S.

Where to watchUltimate Beastmaster: Netflix

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