Topic: White House Garden

Media coverage of the annual White House turkey pardon drew sharp parallels between the symbolic act and President Trump's refusal to punish Saudi Arabia for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. Critics labeled the event a "dichotomy" as the administration maintained ties with the Crown Prince despite CIA findings. The hosts argue that the media is unable to cover lighthearted traditions without injecting political outrage.

Michelle Obama hosts a planting event for the White House Kitchen Garden but a spokesperson clarifies it will not be certified organic. The hosts joke that Monsanto seeds from visitors like Donald Rumsfeld would contaminate the garden and note that Monsanto's own cafeteria reportedly avoids GMO foods.

A minor incident involving a rodent running across the White House lawn during a presidential address becomes a topic of debate for the press corps. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs faces questions about whether the animal was a mole or a vole. The hosts mock the media for focusing on trivialities while major global events are occurring.

The hosts discuss a White House event where doctors were reportedly asked to wear white lab coats for a photo opportunity to support health reform. They claim the event was staged by advisors like David Axelrod using "stooges" from left-leaning medical organizations. They also analyze the support of Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Bloomberg as being coerced by the promise of federal stimulus funds.