Squawk Pod Making Turkey & Keeping the Peace on Thanksgiving 11/26/25
Nov 26, 2025
Join Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, an expert on happiness and family dynamics, and Nicole Johnson, the director of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, as they dive into Thanksgiving prep. Arthur shares strategies for maintaining family harmony, emphasizing gratitude and civil discourse at the dinner table. Nicole tackles the most common turkey questions, offering essential tips on thawing, stuffing safety, and making the most of leftovers. Get ready for a holiday filled with joy and culinary success!
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Avoid Politics At The Table
- Don't go into family gatherings ready for a fight about politics.
- Avoid politics at the table because talking about it reduces happiness and gratitude.
Arguments Often Strengthen Opposition
- Arguing rarely persuades and often backfires via the boomerang effect.
- When people feel shut down they entrench and believe their views more strongly.
Lead With A Shared Gratitude
- Introduce a personal gratitude topic to steer conversations.
- Share a memory everyone holds to shift focus from divisive issues to shared values.
