# Turkey Pardon on The No Agenda Show Turkey Pardon comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2013 to November 2024. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** December 2013 – November 2024 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [Abraham Lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [George H.w. Bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-h-w-bush.md), [Adam Schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Black Friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-friday.md), [Carrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrots.md), [Clemency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clemency.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Black Friday Global Expansion, White House Turkey Pardon - **Episode:** [1716: Silver Buckshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-28 - **Time:** 9:35–11:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot/chapter/black-friday-global-expansion-white-house-turkey-pardon.md The hosts observe that while Thanksgiving remains a North American holiday, Black Friday has expanded globally to Europe and beyond, driven largely by Amazon. Audio from President Joe Biden's final White House turkey pardoning ceremony features turkeys named Peach and Blossom. Biden jokes about the temperament of the birds before granting them a formal pardon. Keywords: [black friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-friday.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), peach and blossom, [turkey pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey-pardon.md) ### Donald Trump, 2018 Turkey Pardon Humor - **Episode:** [1295: Shred and Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-16 - **Time:** 1:32:46–1:35:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn/chapter/donald-trump-2018-turkey-pardon-humor.md A throwback to the 2018 White House turkey pardon features President Trump joking about a "fair and open election" between turkeys named Peas and Carrots. Trump quipped that Carrots refused to concede and demanded a recount. The segment highlights Trump's unique sense of humor, which critics suggest may not be fully appreciated for decades. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [turkey pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey-pardon.md), [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [carrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrots.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) ### Thanksgiving History, Donald Trump Turkey Pardon Ceremony - **Episode:** [1194: Mint19](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-01 - **Time:** 7:28–11:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19/chapter/thanksgiving-history-donald-trump-turkey-pardon-ceremony.md A critique of traditional Thanksgiving folklore traces the holiday's origins to an Abraham Lincoln proclamation rather than the Pilgrims. Donald Trump's 2019 turkey pardon ceremony is analyzed, where he spared birds named Bread and Butter while making jokes about Adam Schiff and the impeachment inquiry. The history of the presidential turkey pardon is attributed to George H.W. Bush as the official founder of the tradition. Keywords: [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [george h.w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-h-w-bush.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [turkey pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey-pardon.md) ### Presidential Turkey Pardon, Saudi Arabia Policy Dichotomy - **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-25 - **Time:** 16:29–19:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/presidential-turkey-pardon-saudi-arabia-policy-dichotomy.md Media coverage of the annual White House turkey pardon drew sharp parallels between the symbolic act and President Trump's refusal to punish Saudi Arabia for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. Critics labeled the event a "dichotomy" as the administration maintained ties with the Crown Prince despite CIA findings. The hosts argue that the media is unable to cover lighthearted traditions without injecting political outrage. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [turkey pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey-pardon.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [mohammed bin salman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mohammed-bin-salman.md), [khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khashoggi.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [rose garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rose-garden.md) ### The "Bogus" History of Thanksgiving and Turkey Pardons - **Episode:** [880: Promise to Prosecute](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-24 - **Time:** 2:46:20–2:51:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute/chapter/the-bogus-history-of-thanksgiving-and-turkey-pardons.md John C. Dvorak argues that Thanksgiving is a "bogus holiday" originally created by Abraham Lincoln as a day of remembrance for Civil War soldiers, not a celebration with Native Americans. He criticizes the modern commercialization of the holiday and the "bullcrap" tradition of the presidential turkey pardon, which he claims is a waste of time for the media and the executive branch. Keywords: [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [turkey pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey-pardon.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md) ### Investigative Report on the Origin of Turkey Pardoning - **Episode:** [880: Promise to Prosecute](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-24 - **Time:** 2:51:06–2:56:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute/chapter/investigative-report-on-the-origin-of-turkey-pardoning.md A PBS investigative report clarifies the history of the presidential turkey pardon. While Truman was the first to receive a turkey from the National Turkey Federation, he did not pardon it. JFK was the first to spare a Thanksgiving turkey in 1963, but the ceremony was only formalized as a "pardon" by George H.W. Bush in 1989. The hosts label the "generations-old" tradition as "fake news." Keywords: [turkey pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey-pardon.md), [harry truman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-truman.md), [jfk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk.md), [george h.w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-h-w-bush.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md) ### Obama Turkey Pardon, Mac and Cheese Meme - **Episode:** [673: Imperial News](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/673-imperial-news.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-27 - **Time:** 4:43–9:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/673-imperial-news/chapter/obama-turkey-pardon-mac-and-cheese-meme.md President Barack Obama pardons two turkeys named Mac and Cheese, which the hosts interpret as a cultural signal regarding "depression food." They analyze Obama's speech, noting a verbal gaffe where he suggests people at a food pantry can "wear" turkeys. The segment also explores the commercial scale of the turkey farm in Virginia providing the birds. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [turkey pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey-pardon.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), food pantry ### President Obama, Presidential Pardons and Clemency Statistics - **Episode:** [571: New World Odor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/571-new-world-odor.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-05 - **Time:** 2:33–5:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/571-new-world-odor/chapter/president-obama-presidential-pardons-and-clemency-statistics.md President Barack Obama granted reprieves to two turkeys, Caramel and Popcorn, during the annual White House Thanksgiving ceremony. Critics and data from ProPublica highlight that Obama has granted clemency to only 39 people, the fewest of any modern president compared to Ronald Reagan's 313 or Harry Truman's 1,537. 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