The Roots and Rituals of Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning

It's a holiday tradition unlike any other — the annual pardoning of Thanksgiving turkeys. But not everybody is a fan of giving the birds clemency, especially if they've had to report on it for more than a decade straight.

This episode: Politics Podcast producer Elena Moore, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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