Podcast Summary: The Five

Episode Title: Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys
Date: November 26, 2025
Host & Panelists: Emily Compagno (host), Kennedy, Jessica Tarlov, Jesse Watters, Greg Gutfeld
Podcast: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of The Five tackles the latest in American politics and culture, starting with President Trump’s annual White House turkey pardon, segueing into fiery debates about recent actions by congressional Democrats, controversial statements ahead of a key Tennessee election, and lighter segments on airline dress codes and the possible revival of the “buddy cop” movie genre. Spirited banter, political zingers, and pop culture asides are woven throughout.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump’s Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon & Political Barbs

Timestamps: 01:16–02:07

• President Trump pardoned turkeys “Gobble and Waddle.” Greg jokes he might have called them “Chuck and Nancy” (after Schumer and Pelosi) but then “would never pardon those two people.”
  • Quote:

    “I was going to call them Chuck and Nancy, but then I realized I wouldn’t be pardoning them.”
    — Greg Gutfeld (01:29)

• Emily connects this to larger themes of political division.

2. Congressional “Seditious Six” Military Video

Timestamps: 02:07–06:52

• Debate centers on six Democrat senators' video urging troops not to obey illegal orders.
• Jesse claims his statement about military members obeying the law was “non controversial,” but Trump’s response was harsh.
  • Quote:

    “I said something that was pretty simple and non controversial… that members of the military should follow the law. And in response to that, Donald Trump said, I should be executed, I should be hanged.”
    — Jesse Watters (02:07)

• Jessica points out the concern over Trump’s “unstable” reaction.
  • Quote:

    “It’s not normal to make these accusations... to invoke these kinds of threats of violence.”
    — Jessica Tarlov (03:22)

• Greg breaks down the cycle of media scandals he sees as manufactured to “tire out” Trump supporters and drive a narrative.
  • Quote:

    “Meet the new hoax, same as the old hoax... Their strategy is to tire us out.”
    — Greg Gutfeld (03:59–05:17)

• Emily and Jesse argue Democrats routinely make vague, defamatory claims about Trump without offering specifics.

3. Ongoing Fallout: Democrats, Media, and Military Tensions

Timestamps: 06:52–12:58

• Jesse claims the mainstream media usually supports Democrats uncritically, and the GOP is now retaliating.
  • Quote:

    “They're probably used to us not doing anything... now we're not taking it anymore.”
    — Jesse Watters (07:47)

• Jessica defends the Democrats’ video as a defense of constitutional duty, not sedition.
• Discussion becomes heated and sarcastic, touching on military service, telomeres, and even sloth from “The Goonies.”
  • Memorable Moment: Kennedy quips about Senator Kelly’s telomeres and transformation into a “sloth.”

4. Tennessee Special Election & the “Anti-Nashville” Democrat

Timestamps: 14:06–22:30

• Candidate Afton Bain is facing backlash for past comments expressing dislike for Nashville and country music.
  • Quote:

    “I hate the Bachelorettes. I hate the Pedal Taverns. I hate country music.”
    — Jessica quoting Afton Bain (14:06)

• Afton Bain’s attempts at damage control (“I was conceived after a George Strait concert… obviously hyperbolic”) are dismissed.
• The panel critiques politicians who seem to dislike the culture of the districts they wish to represent.
  • Quote:

    “If you represent California, you should be tan. If you represent Texas, you should love steak… Embrace the culture you represent and not hate it.”
    — Jesse Watters (17:35)

• Greg labels Bain the “bane of Nashville” and accuses her of “suicidal empathy,” virtue signaling, and hating her own demographic.

5. Anti-ICE Protests and Maxine Waters’ Remarks

Timestamps: 23:23–31:45

• California protesters return ICE scrapers at Home Depot to oppose ICE raids, and Maxine Waters launches a tirade at Trump.
  • Quote:

    “Let you know what we're all doing resisting this low down, dirty, no good, filthy president.”
    — Maxine Waters, via Jesse (24:07)

• Greg and Jesse chastise leftist activism as “causing disturbances” and making life harder for workers.
  • Quote:

    “What is it with you leftists? Always throwing paint on things, causing disturbances... People like you, Jessica?”
    — Greg Gutfeld (24:22)

• Jessica argues Trump’s immigration stunts are theatrics, not effective policy.
• Panel debates effectiveness and fairness of ICE policy, the impact of sanctuary cities, and the burden on local law enforcement.
• Emily points to crime statistics, asking why activists ignore American victims while focusing outrage elsewhere.

6. Air Travel Dress Codes

Timestamps: 32:26–35:37

• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calls for travelers to dress up for flights.
  • Quote:

    “Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport… I think that’s positive.”
    — Sean Duffy, discussed by Greg/Jesse (32:37)

• Panelists debate the merits of comfort vs. smart attire at airports, citing the “broken window” theory—if you dress up, you’ll behave better.
  • Quote:

    “If you arrive at the airport, dress like you’re planning to drink and brawl, you probably will.”
    — Greg Gutfeld (35:14)

• Lighthearted banter ensues about athleisure, hygiene, and “snobbery.”

7. Trump and the Buddy Cop Movie Comeback

Timestamps: 36:45–39:14

• Trump reportedly lobbied Paramount’s Larry Ellison to reboot the “Rush Hour” buddy cop franchise—now in development.
• Panel riffs on favorite buddy cop films; proposes a Trump-Hillary road trip movie.
  • Quote:

    “Perfect Buddy Film 2028: Trump and Hillary driving across country just to see who can endure each other.”
    — Greg Gutfeld (37:40)

• Jesse jokes about racial comedy, Greg snarks about controlling the media.
• Kennedy reminisces about interviewing Jackie Chan.

8. “One More Thing” & Final Thoughts

Timestamps: 39:30–42:27

• Quick-fire stories: Greg’s “Sultry Meerkat News,” Jesse taste-tests Heinz “leftover gravy,” Emily honors heroic Texas police, Jessica covers volcanic eruptions in Hawaii, Kennedy recounts a man macing wolves at Yellowstone.
• Quote:

  “Tonight we got a special show. Cat Tim. Jim Florentine, Tyrus hosts. Joe Mackey, Adam Hunter. That is a fun lineup.”
  — Greg Gutfeld (39:32)

• Banter and laughter close out the episode.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Greg Gutfeld (03:59):

  “Meet the new hoax, same as the old hoax...”
  (On the cycle of media narratives about Trump)

• Jessica Tarloff (03:22):

  “It is not normal to invoke these kinds of threats of violence.”

• Jesse Watters (07:47):

  “They're probably used to us not doing anything... now we're not taking it anymore.”

• Kennedy (11:12):

  “[Senator Kelly] has almost made his full transformation into sloth from ‘The Goonies.’”

• Jesse Watters (17:35):

  "Embrace the culture you represent and not hate it."

• Greg Gutfeld (24:22):

  “What is it with you leftists?... People like you, Jessica?”

• Emily Compagno (31:45):

  "...not one of them is calling an angel mom...and it is a tragedy and a travesty to me that she [Maxine Waters] still holds office."

• Greg Gutfeld (35:14):

  “If you arrive at the airport, dress like you're planning to drink and brawl, you probably will.”

• Greg Gutfeld (37:40):

  “Perfect Buddy Film 2028: Trump and Hillary driving across country just to see who can endure each other.”

Tone & Style

The episode features The Five’s signature tone: sarcastic, irreverent, combative, and quick-witted. There’s heavy use of zingers, dismissive language for ideological adversaries, and moments of comic relief between serious political criticisms.

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 01:16 — Turkey pardon and Trump’s jokes
• 02:07 — “Seditious” Democratic senators’ video
• 06:52 — Media, military, and admin. energy
• 14:06 — Tennessee Democrat “hates” Nashville, campaign fallout
• 23:23 — ICE raids, anti-ICE protests, Maxine Waters
• 32:26 — PJ-wearing air travelers and U.S. airline culture
• 36:45 — Trump lobbies for Rush Hour movie, buddy cop films
• 39:30 — “One More Thing” rapid-fire news & sign-off

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is packed with biting political commentary, acute media criticism, and classic Five banter. Key takeaways include debate over political rhetoric and accountability, Democrats' image woes, the friction around immigration enforcement, the resonances of pop culture in politics, and—a perennial Five staple—the importance of keeping things “American,” from corporate mascots to fashion on airlines. For listeners short on time, focus on the segments at 01:16, 06:52, 14:06, 23:23, and 36:45 for the episode’s core discussions.