• Jim and Margery started the show talking about the three issues Pres. Obama's facing down — the ongoing investigation of the attacks in Benghazi, Libya; the IRS's alleged targeting of Tea Party and conservative nonprofits; and the Justice Department's gathering of Associated Press phone records.
  • Temple Grandin, animal rights activist, joined Jim and Margery to talk about her new book The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across The Spectrum .
  • Thursday's Open Mic guest was Chris Lydon , who stopped by to talk about The Great Gatsby.
  • Reports have surfaced involving possibly unethical behavior at Disney World . Jim and Margery asked callers, How far would you go to bend the rules for personal comfort? When does the ethical become unethical?
  • WGBH's Innovation Hub host Kara Miller talked about her latest show on the science of competition.