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Today, Explained

Talk turkey to me

Today, Explained

Vox

Daily News, Politics, News

4.49.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 November 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

How this big, lean bird became the staple of the most American of meals. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Hill and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of the National Thanksgiving turkey by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.  If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here.  Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:03.0

Running a business is hard enough, so why make it harder with a dozen different apps that don't talk to each other?

0:09.7

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0:22.1

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0:27.8

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0:31.1

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0:32.4

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0:40.6

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0:46.8

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0:52.4

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0:58.2

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1:02.2

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1:07.1

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1:09.5

Terms and conditions apply.

1:12.6

It's a committee driver. Yeah started at LinkedIn.com slash campaign. Terms and conditions apply. It's a finicky driver.

1:14.5

He gets a horrendous reputation. He brines the turkey overnight in a paint bucket.

1:22.3

You guys, I love Thanksgiving.

1:29.9

I'm what you would call a professional guest.

1:32.8

I show up to my cousin's house with a side dish,

1:35.4

my sparkling personality, and a to-go container.

1:38.8

Because I'm leaving here with something.

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