London. A seemingly peaceful interview on television suddenly became the focus of international media when Douglas Murray, a British writer and political commentator, “casually” mocked the famous American talk show – The View. But no one expected that those sarcastic words would cause a public earthquake, sparking a tense debate between freedom of speech, media power and the moralism that dominates the small screen.

In a program of GB News in the UK, when asked about whether American television programs were becoming too “formulaic” in terms of politics, Douglas Murray smiled slightly, shook his head and… dropped a sentence that stopped everything:

“I still watch The View – as a lesson in reverse. If you want to know what not to think in modern society, just turn on The View every morning.”

A second later, the entire studio fell silent. The host chuckled, but the audience in the frame could see the shock in his eyes – as if they couldn’t believe Murray was so blunt.

But Murray wasn’t done:

“I call it the ‘Morning Ethics Conference.’ No one is allowed to disagree. They don’t discuss, they preach – and if you don’t nod, you’re crucified on a political cross.”

One show, two extremes: Idol or degraded icon?

The View, one of America’s longest-running and most influential talk shows, is famous for its all-female cast of hosts – from veterans like Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar to newcomers like Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin. The show is billed as “where all perspectives meet,” but in recent years, the public has begun to question:

Is this still an open conversation – or is it just a “political lecture” disguised as laughter and spotlights?

Murray is not alone in that view. A segment of the moderate and conservative audience increasingly feels left out of the game. Every time a right-wing politician appears on The View, people are accustomed to being twisted and questioned to the point of breathlessness, while progressive figures are praised without reserve.

Some people think that Douglas Murray is just “catching the trend” of criticizing the left-wing media. But if you look deeper, his statement touches on a reality that has been simmering in the hearts of the American public:

Many people feel they are no longer represented on television.

Shows like The View are supposed to be “moral voices” – but they’re not tolerant enough of dissenting views.

And worse: anyone who dares to ask a question is labeled “racist,” “insensitive,” or “dangerous.”

“It’s subtle censorship masquerading as morality. And The View, perhaps unintentionally, is at the center of that censorship,” one media scholar commented.

The internet explodes: Some applaud, others demand Murray be “banned”
Immediately after his speech, a short clip cut from British television went viral. On Twitter/X, TikTok, YouTube, political commentary channels have been analyzing, editing, and adding sensational headlines such as:

“Douglas Murray buries The View in just 10 words”

“The satire that makes America question”

“Is The View still a feminist icon, or just a stage for hypocrisy?”

But there are also many people who strongly object. The View’s supporters counterattack:

“The View is one of the few shows that dares to talk about social injustice. They don’t preach – they do things that the rest of American television avoids.”

Up to this point, The View’s hosts have not responded directly to Murray’s satire. But no one doubts that they have seen it – and are… preparing a “counterattack”. In the past, Joy Behar or Whoopi Goldberg were both famous for their outspoken statements, ready to confront publicly anyone who criticized them on television.

Could we see a fierce backlash from the talk show queens in the coming episodes?

To some, Douglas Murray may have been just “playing around.” But to others, he sounded the alarm that no one dared to touch: the imbalance in the media, the moralization of conversation, and the risk of stifling critical thinking in an age where everyone wants to be “right.”

And if a show like The View – once considered a place where women speak up, share, and influence – becomes the center of this debate, then perhaps it’s time… for a new conversation, not one of preaching, but of actually listening.