Topic: Chicago

The hosts discuss the importance of maintaining perspective on national news, contrasting high-profile incidents involving ICE officers with the high number of shootings in Chicago and assaults on police. They mention participating in a church fast that includes staying away from social media. They reference King Solomon’s view that much of modern digital noise is "vanity."

A historical overview of Thanksgiving traces the holiday from the Pilgrims in 1621 to George Washington's 1789 declaration. The segment highlights the 1863 proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, which established the last Thursday of November as a national holiday during the Civil War. The influence of magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale on Lincoln's decision is also noted.