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We run through a few stories that might get the conversation going at your Thanksgiving table. We'll hear from three guests...

• Tom Moran, columnist for The Star-Ledger, on how some NJ execs avoid taxes.
• Alice Park, reporter for TIME Magazine, on why anxiety is bad for us...but how it may be good.
• Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics, on the nature of momentum in the NFL.

And then...

Open Phones: Your suggestions for topics you plan to bring up at the dinner table.

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, discusses news in New Jersey relating to Governor Chris Christie, including capping public employee salaries, climate change and the ARC tunnel.

Tom Moran, political columnist for The Star-Ledger, looks at Governor Christie's move to oust sitting NJ Supreme Court Justice John Wallace. Plus it's election day for many New Jersey towns, including Newark; and a breakdown of the Governor's proposals for restructuring public employee contracts.

It's Day 1 of the Chris Christie Governorship in New Jersey. Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, discusses what he expects from the new era in Trenton.

What are your hopes and fears for the Christie era? Give us a call or comment below!

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, talks about the newly elected New Jersey legislative leadership and the remaining lame duck session.

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, analyzes today's election in New Jersey, and Azi Paybarah, reporter for the New York Observer, analyzes the New York City races.

Tom Moran, political columnist at the Newark Star Ledger, discusses Govenor Corzine's call for toll hikes to help balance New Jersey's budget.