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Why do American presidents pardon turkeys anyway? A holiday episode.

Why do American presidents pardon turkeys anyway? A holiday episode.

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Why do American presidents pardon turkeys anyway? A holiday episode.

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Where did this tradition come from? What does it mean to “pardon" a turkey? We’ve got you covered in this special holiday episode with Post reporter Jessica Contrera who attend the annual tradition at the White House.
Released:
Nov 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide.