Hello and welcome to the Intelligence on Economist Radio.

I'm your host, Jason Palmer.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

In Uganda, the government is brutally crushing protests in the run-up to elections in January.

We speak to the wildly popular singer and opposition leader Bobby Wein, who is sure

against the odds that his movement, people power, can power change.

And in America, it's Thanksgiving Day.

And although the pandemic has upended plans for many, one Thanksgiving staple is still

likely to feature.

The Turkey.

We look back on the big bird's globe-spanning history and how we got that name.

But first.

Protests escalated in Thailand this week, where calls to reform the monarchy are getting louder.

This morning, police blocked Russia's traffic to stop demonstrators they said from breaking

the law.

This isn't the first time this year there have been protests against King Mahavajira Longkorn,

who took the throne four years ago.

He's one of the richest royals in the world and a playboy.

He's churned through four wives and spends the majority of his time living in a German hotel,

amid lots of women.

In the past few years, he's taken steps to consolidate power, leading mostly younger student

campaigners to demand the monarchy become more accountable and transparent.

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