S1 Ep14 – The Pilgrims Revisited: What the First Thanksgiving Really Meant

November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving has become one of America’s most debated holidays — but what actually happened in 1621? In this episode of Signal Over Noise, historian David Bradford joins host Nathan Johnson to examine the original accounts of the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the first Thanksgiving. Drawing from primary sources and historical context, Bradford challenges modern myths, explores the faith and motivations of the Pilgrims, and sheds light on the complex, often misunderstood relationship between Native tribes and the Plymouth Colony. A conversation about evidence, nuance, and why history deserves more than slogans.

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