The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2025
Join author and historical commentator Sarah Vowell as she champions Evacuation Day, revealing its significance over Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Steve Carell hilariously embodies Produce Pete, offering absurd cooking tips straight from Thanksgiving’s past. The discussion ranges from satire on turkey pardons and holiday obesity to a Native American perspective on Thanksgiving as a day of mourning. As laughter ensues, the hosts tackle the complexities of tradition, cultural contributions, and even a debate over pies. Perfect for spicing up your holiday conversations!
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Holiday Has Dual Meaning
- Thanksgiving mixes gratitude with dark history and mass consumption, as discussed across segments about turkeys, obesity, and Native American perspectives.
- The episode frames the holiday as both celebration and critique, exposing underlying social and historical tensions.
Native Perspective: Day Of Mourning
- Native American George Stonefish describes Thanksgiving as a national day of mourning and recounts disease, land loss, and oppression.
- He rejects celebration, highlighting devastating population loss from introduced diseases.
Manage Holiday Eating With Meds
- If you take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, manage expectations: eat smaller portions and prepare your family accordingly.
- Michael Kosta and others advise planning portions and communication to avoid wasted food and awkward situations.