- CNN's chief national correspondent John King called in to talk over the latest political headlines, including President-elect Donald Trump's meetings with media outlets .
- Trump's approval ratings are high so far, but do what do you think of the President-elect? We opened up the lines to find out.
- Congressman Michael Capuano discussed the future of the democratic party and the assembly of Trump's cabinet.
- Alex Beam joined BPR to talk about his new book , The Feud: Vladmir Nabokov, Edmund Wilson, and the End of a Beautiful Friendship.
- Corby Kummer speculated about what food policy will look like under the new President.
- Thanksgiving traditions usually include turkey, football, and the Macy's parade. Listeners called in with the things they look forward to each Turkey Day.
- Poet Richard Blanco talked to Jim and Margery about the importance of words while we navigate this hostile political climate. He also read two of his poems.