The View Season 22 Episode 72 Wed, Jan 2, 2019

The View season 22 episode 72, titled "Wed, Jan 2, 2019," welcomes a brand new year with dynamic discussions and interviews. The show begins with the co-hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing news headlines from the holidays, including President Trump’s surprise visit to troops in Iraq and the ongoing government shutdown. The co-hosts offer their opinions on these topics and provide insight into the current political climate.

The first guest of the episode is former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who discusses a variety of issues, including disenfranchisement of voters and his vision for a progressive America. Andrew Gillum talks about the importance of standing up for democracy, regardless of political views, and describes the ways in which he is continuing his work to support marginalized communities.

Next up is journalist Jeremy Scahill, who talks about his latest book, “The Assassination Complex: Inside the Government’s Secret Drone Warfare Program.” Jeremy Scahill discusses the moral and ethical implications of the US government’s use of drones to carry out targeted assassinations, and the potential legal ramifications of such actions.

In the final segment of the episode, the co-hosts shift gears and discuss New Year’s resolutions. Each of the co-hosts shares their personal resolutions for 2019, ranging from achieving better work-life balance to staying informed and engaged in their communities.

Throughout the episode, the co-hosts also touch on several other topics, including the recent uptick in hate crimes, Serena Williams’ controversial US Open match, and the rising tide of women in politics.

As always, the co-hosts provide their unique and thoughtful perspectives on the news and events of the day, making for an engaging and informative episode of The View.