The hot topic of the day is the dropping out of Didi Snavely (Williams) and Pearl Burras (Sears) from the Reunion queen contest, essentially ensuring that the stuck-up Vera Carp (Williams) will win. Also mentioned are several issues which are addressed throughout the show, including the Prayer Posse (led by Vera)'s drive to censor hymns, the members of Free White Texas attempts to declare the town of Tuna a free, independent white nation, and the wedding of Arles and Bertha Bumiller (Sears) the next day.
The main focus is on Didi Snavely's and Pearl Burras' decision to withdraw from the Reunion queen contest, which sets Vera Carp up for a guaranteed win. Other topics discussed include the Prayer Posse's efforts to ban hymns, the Free White Texas group's bid for independence in Tuna, and Arles and Bertha Bumiller's wedding the following day.