Turning Point Tonight with Joe Bob – November 26, 2025

Episode Overview

In this Thanksgiving Eve episode of Turning Point Tonight on Real America’s Voice, host Joe Bob takes listeners through a mix of hard-hitting cultural commentary, current events, and a special focus on debates about American traditions, progressive policies, and challenges facing Western civilization both at home and abroad. The episode moves from the tradition and controversy surrounding the White House Turkey Pardon (with a humorous edge), to in-depth discussions of progressive politics in Ireland with guest barrister Lisha De Bruyne, to a viral story about transgender participation in women’s sports. Threads of cultural skepticism, defense of Western norms, and policy critique run throughout, punctuated by Joe Bob’s frequently sarcastic and approachable style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Condemnation of Political Violence

• [03:11] Joe Bob starts by offering condolences for two National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC, stressing a bipartisan condemnation of violence in American politics.
• Quote:

  “We continue to say to no end that there is no place for violence in our political circle, in our political discussion, in any aspect of politics here in the United States of America… We hope that even our friends on the lib side of the aisle get together with us in saying no more to political violence.”

2. Thanksgiving & The White House Turkey Pardon

History, Humor, & a National Debate on Turkey

• [06:20-09:36] Monica Page presents a detailed history of the National Turkey Pardon, adding trivia and context alongside clips of President Trump and other Presidents humorously “pardoning” turkeys.
• Monica explains the roots (dating to Truman or possibly earlier), how it became a formalized tradition under George H.W. Bush in 1989, and notes, "Tomorrow, 45 million turkeys will make the ultimate sacrifice for America's feast. But not this one."
  • Notable Quote [06:53], Monica Page:

    “Although some key details leave many doubtful about its authenticity, some say the turkey pardon could possibly date back to Abraham Lincoln's time in the 1860s... the modern turkey pardon did not become an annual tradition until George H.W. Bush’s administration in 1989.”

• [09:42-11:22] Joe Bob reacts satirically to past presidents’ appearances at the pardon, joking about “visceral reactions” to seeing Obama and Biden on stage, and shares an obviously fake Fox News “breaking” graphic about Trump’s turkey pardon being blocked by a federal judge.
  • Quote [11:22], Joe Bob:

    “…a federal judge has blocked President Trump’s pardon of a turkey. And I know we kid about it, but this is actually a serious thing that continues to happen. President Trump can’t really do anything because a federal judge appointed by Obama probably or Biden has blocked the president from doing a thing that the president probably should have been able to do.”

Is Turkey Overrated?

• [13:54-14:33] Joe Bob wades into the “is turkey good?” debate, openly calling himself “an anti turkey activist,” referencing both celebrity chef Andrew Gruel and Vice President JD Vance as like-minded allies.
  • Notable Quote [14:10], Joe Bob:

    “…JD Vance freaking is on my team… Who really likes turkey? Who really likes turkey? You're all full of—everybody who raised your hands, I know, think about it… how many times do you roast an 18 pound turkey just randomly?”

3. NYC Socialist Mayor’s Proposed Pay Raise & Wealth of Progressive Politicians

• [19:12-27:58] Joe Bob lampoons the internal contradictions of socialist politicians by highlighting the New York City council pay-raise bill upon the election of Zohran Mamdani (“Ma’am Danny”) as mayor. He notes the proposed raises for city officials and personalizes the critique by listing the explicitly large or growing net worths of high-profile progressive politicians like Bernie Sanders, Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren, and Ilhan Omar.
  • Quote [21:07], Joe Bob:

    “How is it that the socialists always end up making so much stinking money?... The mayor's salary Zohran Mamdani would increase from $258,000... to $300,000 for the working class rich kid socialist, which by the way is the prerequisite to being a socialist. You have to be a rich kid first.”

  • Quote [23:41], Joe Bob:

    “Socialists somehow end up making more money than me and you because they're just that good at public service. Ridiculous.”

4. Interview: Lisha De Bruyne on Ireland’s Progressive Policies and Cultural Shifts

Ireland as a “Petri Dish” for Global Progressive Policy

• [32:26-44:55]
• Barrister Lisha De Bruyne explains how Ireland, once a conservative Catholic society, is now a “petri dish” for top-down progressive policies from international organizations despite popular resistance.
  • Quote [33:03], Lisha:

    “Ireland is in many ways being used as a sort of petri dish because if policy and law can be better in Ireland, it’s a PR win for these laws, even if they're not very popular with the people themselves… a slew of radical progressive policy and law… is really at odds with the values of ordinary Irish people.”

  • She describes rapid policy changes in gender self-ID, education, and the erosion of parental rights.
  • Quote [36:10], Lisha:

    “Ireland has transformed from the most Catholic country in the world to the most radical, progressive country in the world… The locus of power used to reside in the Catholic Church, now it resides in the NGO industrial complex, in the academy, in the parliament.”

• Lisha attributes Ireland’s memetic (imitative) culture and “post-colonial hangover” for making it susceptible to global agendas.
  • Quote [37:57], Lisha:

    “We’re far more likely than other cultures… to wonder ‘what does the majority feel about this?’ rather than ‘what do I believe… what’s best for my family?’... there's a vulnerability there that is being exploited by our elites, by political elites."

• Discussion about immigration: Lisha argues for legitimizing dissent on immigration policy and resisting “luxury beliefs” that claim Ireland—or the West—owes a home to all comers.
  • Quote [41:37], Lisha:

    “We must legitimize dissenting views… manage immigration for the benefit of our country, rather than hold onto these sort of abstract luxury beliefs whereby we owe everyone… a home."

Western Solidarity

• Joe Bob [44:11] emphasizes the American perspective:

  “…we here are America first, but also at the same time, there is a huge threat to the West as a whole. And it is good to see Western people band together and say, hey, this is not how we want things to run where we live. If you'd like to do that somewhere else, go for it.”

5. Transgender Athlete Controversy in Texas Weightlifting

• [45:53-53:57]
• Joe Bob plays an extended “South Park” parody referencing the “Heather Swanson” character to illustrate the absurdity he sees in biological men competing in women’s sports.
• Reports on the story of Jamie Booker, a trans woman who won the Women’s Open at the official Strongman Games in Texas and was later stripped of the title for violating competition rules.
  • Quote [47:10], Joe Bob:

    “South Park… might as well have been a cartoon documentary of how things have unfolded in the transgender athletes world.”

  • Quote [51:44], Joe Bob (on the retroactive rule enforcement):

    “The bottom line here... enough people realize this is a problem to where the official Strongman Games would say, 'Yeah, you can’t do that'… the organizers themselves are saying, ‘Yeah, we already have rules around this, so don’t worry, we’re taking care of it.’”

6. Travel Etiquette & Cultural Decline in Public Spaces

• [55:44-56:33]
• Reacting to clips (including Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy urging better dress and manners at airports), Joe Bob shares his personal evolution on travel attire.
  • Quote [56:14], Sean Duffy (via Joe Bob’s clip):

    “Maybe we should say please and thank you to our pilots and to our, to our flight attendants…maybe dress with some respect… try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport.”

  • Quote [56:33], Joe Bob:

    “If you look better, you perform better… I learned more in that class. I can't attribute it all to the suit… If you look better, you end up acting better.”

7. Thanksgiving Parting Thoughts: Engage Across the Aisle

• [58:50-end]
• Joe Bob offers a tongue-in-cheek suggestion to treat any liberals at your Thanksgiving table gently—both as an act of kindness and as an opportunity to “nail it into their heads that socialism doesn’t work.”
  • Quote [58:50], Joe Bob:

    “Chances are you, as a conservative, may have a lib at your table this evening. Treat them with kindness and respect, and also nail it into their heads that socialism doesn't work.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “We hope that even our friends on the lib side… get together with us in saying no more to political violence.” (Joe Bob, [03:35])

• “Tomorrow, 45 million turkeys will make the ultimate sacrifice for America's feast. But not this one.” (Monica Page, [08:27])

• “Who really likes, be honest with yourselves, who really likes turkey... how many times do you roast an 18 pound turkey just randomly?” (JD Vance, as paraphrased by Joe Bob, [14:10])

• “How is it that the socialists always end up making so much stinking money?” (Joe Bob, [21:07])

• “Ireland has transformed from the most Catholic country in the world to the most radical, progressive country in the world.” (Lisha De Bruyne, [36:10])

• “If you look better, you perform better... If you look better, you end up acting better.” (Joe Bob, [56:33])

• “Have a happy Thanksgiving. We'll see you tomorrow. Same time, same place. God bless America.” (Joe Bob, [58:58])

Important Segment Timestamps

• [03:11] – Condemnation of political violence
• [06:20–09:36] – History and tradition of turkey pardons (Monica Page segment)
• [13:54–14:33] – Turkey on Thanksgiving “debate”; VP JD Vance anti-turkey comments
• [19:12–27:58] – NYC socialist mayor pay raise controversy and political wealth expose
• [32:26–44:55] – Interview with Lisha De Bruyne on Ireland’s political and cultural transformation
• [45:53–53:57] – Transgender weightlifting controversy and cultural pushback
• [55:44–56:33] – Airport fashion and etiquette, with Sean Duffy’s comments
• [58:50–end] – Closing Thanksgiving message, conservative vs. liberal family dynamic

Tone and Style

Joe Bob’s tone is assertive, sarcastic, and frequently tongue-in-cheek. The show makes use of pop culture references, internet memes, and colloquial observations, especially in segments critiquing progressive policies and mainstream media culture. The interview with Lisha De Bruyne shifts to a more serious and analytical mode, while maintaining the overall mission of defending “Western values” and American-style cultural conservatism.

For listeners seeking a summary:
This episode covers current cultural debates around American and Western traditions, lampoons perceived hypocrisies of socialist politicians, explores Ireland’s shift towards progressive norms and external influence, and celebrates recent pushback against biological males in women’s sport. Lively, critical, and occasionally humorous, the conversation threads tie a “defense of Western civilization” to both local and international conflicts in social policy.