Topic: Eco Tax

2 chapters across the catalog

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 24:30 - 25:54

889: The Christmas Special

French Trucker Protests Against Eco-Tax

Thousands of freight trucks in France participated in "go-slow" protests, blocking major highways to oppose a planned government eco-tax on heavy goods vehicles. Protesters in the Brittany region, identified by their signature red bonnets, led the movement which has since spread across the country. The hosts compare the effectiveness of French labor actions to the perceived decline of union power in the United States.

Bots & Girls!
Episode 566 2:16:16 - 2:17:32

566: Bots & Girls!

Salt and Sleep Apnea, French Trucker Protests

Brazilian researchers are investigating a link between high salt intake and sleep apnea, suggesting that fluid buildup in the neck causes snoring. In France, thousands of truckers are blocking highways to protest a planned "eco tax" on heavy goods vehicles.