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When Democrats tell the military to defy the commander-in-chief and Trump responds with “seditious behavior,” you know things are getting spicy. Meseidy and Rachel break down the bizarre congressional video urging service members to refuse “unspecified illegal orders,” new Fox News polling showing economic concerns at Trump’s doorstep, and the Epstein files claiming another Democrat. Plus: the real origin story of Thanksgiving (spoiler: it wasn’t the pilgrims), holiday traditions, and why you should never confuse hot Jamaican peppers with sweet ones. Consider this your pre-Turkey Day reality check.

Episode Highlights

* Democrats’ controversial video urging military to defy Trump’s “illegal orders”—but what orders exactly?

* Trump’s Truth Social response, calling it “seditious behavior punishable by death” sparks fresh controversy

* Fox News poll reveals troubling economic numbers: 76% rate national economy as “not so good or poor”

* Stacey Plaskett’s awkward defense of her Epstein connections on CNN and the House floor

* The untold history of Thanksgiving: how a women’s magazine editor lobbied for 17 years to create a unifying national holiday

* Thanksgiving disasters, Southern casseroles, and why stovetop stuffing is absolutely valid

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Chapters

00:00 Thanksgiving Anticipation and Personal Preferences

03:09 Podcast Schedule and Holiday Break

05:55 Current Events and Thanksgiving Discussions

08:50 Political Reactions and Military Orders

11:43 Democratic Messaging and Military Concerns

14:43 Trump’s Response and Political Climate

17:43 Economic Concerns and Voter Sentiment

24:59 Self-Inflicted Challenges and Economic Recovery

28:42 Youth Perspectives on Government Involvement

29:35 Epstein Transparency and Political Fallout

33:37 Defending the Indefensible: Political Damage Control

41:41 The Origins of Thanksgiving: A Unifying Holiday

45:45 The Origins of Thanksgiving

47:00 Thanksgiving Food Traditions

49:53 Cultural Differences in Thanksgiving Celebrations

51:16 Thanksgiving Mishaps and Memories

58:38 Thanksgiving Recipes and Preparations

01:02:56 Thanksgiving Family Traditions and Celebrations