The View: Behind the Table

Sunny Hostin: Celebrating America’s 250th Is Complicated

June 8, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Sunny Hostin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share her excitement as a longtime Knicks fan ahead of game three of the NBA Finals—and weighs in on President Trump attending the game tonight. She also reacts to Jennifer Lopez’s hot take that you can’t call yourself a New Yorker unless you were born there, sharing her own perspective. Sunny sounds off on President Trump abruptly ending his interview on 'Meet The Press' and discusses why so many Republicans still believe claims of election fraud. She also weighs in on Spencer Pratt’s run for mayor of Los Angeles and whether he ever stood a real chance. The conversation turns more personal as Sunny reflects on Laverne Cox’s appearance on 'The View' and opens up about how generational trauma resonates in her own family. She closes by sharing why she believes America can feel like a “failing experiment”—and why celebrating America 250 is complicated for many. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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