Topic: Arizona State

Southern New Year's traditions involve eating black-eyed peas for luck, a superstition dating back to the American Civil War when the beans were vital sustenance. Discussion shifts to the merits of heirloom beans and pinto beans versus pineapple pizza. Additionally, the University of Texas football team secured an overtime victory against Arizona State.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially suspended his independent presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona. Kennedy cited the DNC's legal efforts to keep him off ballots and the "war on children" through chronic disease as primary reasons for his decision. The segment notes that major news networks like CNN and Fox News cut away from the speech when Kennedy began criticizing the pharmaceutical industry and media corruption.

A producer and Arizona State Communications Coordinator for the Convention of States clarifies that the movement seeks to propose specific amendments—such as term limits and fiscal restraints—rather than rewrite the U.S. Constitution. Currently, 19 of the required 34 states have adopted resolutions to call for a convention. The segment addresses common misconceptions and the history of state-led conventions.

Arizona is converting State Farm Stadium into a 24/7 mass vaccination site to accelerate the rollout. Meanwhile, Queensland Health issued guidance stating that masks must be worn inside private vehicles. The hosts criticize these measures as performative and highlight instances in the UK where police arrested citizens for sitting on park benches.

Donald Trump is reportedly nominating State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert to replace Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The hosts describe Nauert as a "favorite of Trump" with a background at Fox News, though they find her briefings "boring." The show concludes with a promise of post-election analysis on Thursday and a final sign-off from Austin and Silicon Valley.

John C. Dvorak recounts a dinner with "Obots" including New York Times reporter John Markoff and a professor from ASU. The progressive media professionals expressed absolute certainty that the Republican Party would block Donald Trump at the convention. Dvorak placed a $50 bet with them, confident that Trump will secure the nomination despite their high-fiving optimism.

The hosts read through the list of "make-good" donors who contributed $100. A tangent about Arizona State University's massive student population leads to a discussion about the San Xavier del Bac Mission and the concept of "microaggressions" in modern media.

A donor's plan to leave California prompts a comparative analysis of various U.S. states. Nevada and Arizona are criticized for their landscapes and demographics, while Florida is noted for its lack of state income tax and asset protection laws despite a high "douchebag" population. Texas is ultimately recommended for its economic environment, while Colorado is jokingly dismissed as "radioactive."

A controversy involving Miss Oklahoma's answer on Arizona's immigration law is examined. While the live broadcast appeared to have muted or managed audience reactions, clips shown on "The View" featured audible booing. The hosts analyze the potential for audio manipulation by networks to shape public perception of the contestant's support for states' rights.

President Barack Obama delivered a commencement address at Arizona State University, a location noted by the hosts for its reputation as a party school and its proximity to John McCain's home. The discussion touches on the "big three" pillars of Obama's platform: education, healthcare, and energy. Dvorak expresses skepticism regarding the choice of venue for a presidential address.

Observations of President Obama at the Arizona State commencement suggest he was staring intensely at a student on stage in a manner described as creepy. A separate incident in the Rose Garden involved Speaker Nancy Pelosi interrupting the President to offer effusive praise for his healthcare leadership. The hosts interpret Pelosi's actions as undermining the President's authority and note his apparent displeasure.