The View Season 22 Episode 6 Tue, Sep 11, 2018
- Not Rated
- September 11, 2018
- 441 min
The View Season 22 Episode 6, which aired on September 11, 2018, featured a wide range of topics, including a tribute to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks, a discussion on the new Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, and an interview with actress and comedian Sarah Silverman.
The episode began with all of the co-hosts standing in silence, honoring the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on its seventeenth anniversary. They paid tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives to save others on that infamous day in history. The show also featured a touching tribute video that highlighted the stories of various individuals who lost their lives that day, as well as their family members and loved ones who remember them.
Following the tribute to the 9/11 victims, the co-hosts shifted focus to the controversial new Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. The campaign, which features the former NFL quarterback kneeling in protest with the tagline "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything," has sparked heated debate across the country. The co-hosts engaged in an extensive discussion about both the campaign and the controversial actions that led to Kaepernick's unemployment from the NFL. They debated the merits and drawbacks of Kaepernick's actions, as well as Nike's decision to feature him in a major advertising campaign.
The episode also saw an appearance by comedian and actress Sarah Silverman, who discussed her new Hulu series "I Love You, America," in which she travels the country to explore the country's political and cultural divisions. Silverman discussed the challenges of trying to bring people together in a time of extreme polarization and political division, as well as the roles humor and satire can play in fostering increased understanding across political lines.
In addition to its discussion of politics and current events, the episode also covered a number of other topics, including a discussion about the results of the recent New York primaries, a segment on the dangers of vaping among teenagers, and a review of the new George Clooney-directed movie "Suburbicon."
Throughout all of these segments and discussions, the co-hosts exhibited the trademark blend of humor, intelligence, and thoughtfulness that has made "The View" one of the most popular and enduring daytime talk shows on TV. With an array of diverse perspectives and backgrounds represented among the co-hosts, the show has become a crucial platform for engaging with and debating the most pressing issues of our time. As Season 22 continues to unfold, viewers can look forward to more exciting discussions and insightful conversations on topics that matter to all of us.