One of the auto industry’s most powerful executives, Carlos Ghosn, is out as Nissan as of this morning. But Ghosn, who was arrested in Japan Monday for underreporting his income, presides over three automakers. Mitsubishi and Renault might not be so quick to drop him. Then: How globalization and technology have grown smuggling exponentially. 

Hopefully you already have your turkey, if you’re cooking one today. You might have noticed that bird is cheaper than its been in years, so what’s that mean for the farmers? We’ll talk with a turkey farmer about the holiday rush — or lack thereof. Then: Part of President Trump’s recent aid package for farmers hit by tariffs will take extra product off their hands and send it to food banks. We’ll look at how those charities are handling the influx of new food. Plus: A recent survey says a quarter of Americans have left a job over the commute. Today’s show is brought to you by Indeed and Forex.com. 

From the BBC World Service… The chairman responsible for an alliance between auto giants Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi, Carlos Ghosn, is set to face the panel that will decide his fate, after he was accused of misusing company funds; Facebook has admitted that a top executive hired a PR firm to target the company’s critics and Washington is trying to combat China’s rising influence in Papua New Guinea. It’s announced plans to redevelop a naval base in the Pacific, as well as a billion-dollar investment to build electricity infrastructure there. 

Your parties might feel a bit deflated this holiday season as the price of helium, like the gas, goes up. Brexit, the low interest rate and cheap oil are not not pointing to a recession. And we look at the fine print to uncover the actual cost of flying cheap. Today’s show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Indeed.

As millions of Americans hit the road and sit in traffic to get their Thanksgiving grub on, there is one silver lining: (relatively) cheap gas prices. And will China’s rampant theft of intellectual property get them kicked out of the World Trade Organization? Several large retailers crack down on gift card scamming. Plus, French car maker Peugeot is heading to the U.S., but in app form. Today’s show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Indeed.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service… All eyes are locked on Italy this morning as the European Commission readies an assessment on the country’s budget proposal. If it rejects the plan, Italy could face fines or even sanctions. But reports suggest the nation might finally be ready to compromise. Then, the OECD is out with new data that says global growth has peaked. What exactly does that mean? Plus, New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham crashed through Wall Street’s glass ceiling this year to become the first woman to lead the exchange in its 226-year history. She tells us why she was so surprised by the reaction to her appointment and shares what fears keep her up at night.

(Markets edition) The housing and tech sectors are slowing down, indicating the economy is more “healthy tortoise” than “hare.” Plus, a lot of Americans — nearly half, according to a recent survey — are feeling the pressure to give that awesome gift this holiday season. And 10 years after the government bailed out the auto industry, a two-tiered system of employees has emerged. Today’s show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Alliance for Lifetime Income.

The billions of dollars donated to charitable organizations highlight the disparity between those who can give and those who can give much, much more. Chinese President Xi Jinping forges a trade relationship with Rodrigo Duterte and other Filipino leaders, despite warnings from the U.S. And how is the American auto industry faring 10 years after the government stepped in to save it? It’s part of Markeplace’s Divided Decade series.  Today’s show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Indeed.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service… French automaker Renault is holding an emergency meeting to decide whether or not to keep chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn in his post after his arrest in Japan. What does the ongoing fallout of the executive’s financial misconduct allegations mean for the future of an industry alliance between major global automakers? Then, after the NFL’s success bringing football to London, Major League Baseball is at bat. The league is hoping for a home run when America’s favorite pastime makes its debut in London next year in a showdown between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. We talk to former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez about how to sell baseball in Britain. Today’s show is sponsored Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Indeed.