# Gilets Jaunes on The No Agenda Show

Gilets Jaunes comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2018 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** November 2018 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Emmanuel Macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [Yellow Vests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-vests.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [Carbon Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [Protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [Budget Deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-deficit.md), [Fossil Fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [Fuel Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-prices.md), [Gas Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### French Budget Negotiations and National Assembly Protests

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 57:51–1:00:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/french-budget-negotiations-and-national-assembly-protests.md

France faces widespread protests as the National Assembly begins debates on a budget intended to tackle the national deficit. High school students and labor unions, including the Yellow Vests (Gilets Jaunes), have mobilized to demand increased funding for education. President Emmanuel Macron, speaking from the Paris Motor Show, called for calm as the country grapples with debt reaching 120% of GDP.

Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [national assembly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-assembly.md), [gilets jaunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gilets-jaunes.md), [budget deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-deficit.md), [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md)

### Yellow Vest Protests, France, Media Propaganda

- **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-17
- **Time:** 2:30:56–2:32:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/yellow-vest-protests-france-media-propaganda.md

The "Gilets Jaunes" or Yellow Vest protests in France have entered their third month, with demonstrators continuing to rally against President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies. While government estimates suggest participation is dwindling, organizers claim over 100,000 people remain active. Protesters have accused the French media of ignoring police violence and suppressing the movement's message.

Keywords: [yellow vests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-vests.md), [gilets jaunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gilets-jaunes.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [police violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-violence.md)

### France Yellow Vest Protests, Flashball Injuries

- **Episode:** [1109: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-05
- **Time:** 1:53:35–1:56:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon/chapter/france-yellow-vest-protests-flashball-injuries.md

The 12th consecutive weekend of Yellow Vest protests in France focuses on the use of "flashball" rubber bullets by police. Protesters have suffered serious injuries, including the loss of eyes, leading to legal challenges against the weapon's use. Despite the severity of the injuries and the persistence of the movement, mainstream media coverage is noted as dwindling.

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### Yellow Vest Protests Act Nine in France

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 2:10:08–2:12:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/yellow-vest-protests-act-nine-in-france.md

France enters its ninth consecutive weekend of Yellow Vest (Gilets Jaunes) protests, with 80,000 police officers deployed nationwide. The hosts discuss how the movement, originally sparked by a fuel tax, has evolved into a broader challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's government. They note the media's tendency to downplay the role of the carbon tax in the unrest.

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### Yellow Vest Protests Act 8 and Macron's Response

- **Episode:** [1101: Tippie-Top](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-07
- **Time:** 2:34:48–2:37:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/yellow-vest-protests-act-8-and-macron-s-response.md

The "Yellow Vest" movement in France entered its eighth week of protests with 50,000 people demonstrating across the country. Despite President Emmanuel Macron's attempts to label the protesters as "haters," the movement remains determined to continue its fight against the government.

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### Yellow Vest Protests, France and European Expansion

- **Episode:** [1097: Two-way Sword](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-23
- **Time:** 1:58:53–2:03:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword/chapter/yellow-vest-protests-france-and-european-expansion.md

The "Yellow Vest" protests in France have entered their sixth week, spreading from Paris to smaller towns and neighboring countries like Portugal and the Netherlands. Despite media reports suggesting the movement is fading, video evidence shows continued violent confrontations with police. In Portugal, protesters utilized pedestrian crossings to effectively block city traffic.

Keywords: [yellow vests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-vests.md), [gilets jaunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gilets-jaunes.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md)

### Yellow Vest Protest Demands in France

- **Episode:** [1095: Yeah No](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-17
- **Time:** 2:44:51–2:48:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no/chapter/yellow-vest-protest-demands-in-france.md

The Yellow Vest protests in France enter their fifth weekend with a comprehensive list of demands beyond the initial fuel tax opposition. These include a higher minimum wage, progressive income taxes, the prohibition of selling national property like airports, and indexing pensions to inflation.

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### France Yellow Vest Protests, Carbon Tax Backlash

- **Episode:** [1089: Puppet Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-26
- **Time:** 9:20–22:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth/chapter/france-yellow-vest-protests-carbon-tax-backlash.md

Protesters known as the Yellow Vests (Gilets Jaunes) clash with police in Paris over rising fuel prices and new environmental taxes implemented by President Emmanuel Macron. The civil unrest involves burning vehicles and water cannons on the Champs-Élysées as citizens protest the high cost of living and "green economy" policies.

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### France Gas Tax Protests and Yellow Vest Movement

- **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-18
- **Time:** 15:46–17:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/france-gas-tax-protests-and-yellow-vest-movement.md

Over 200,000 protesters in France blocked roads and motorways to demonstrate against President Emmanuel Macron's proposed gas tax increases. The protests, characterized by participants wearing yellow vests, resulted in hundreds of injuries and one death after a driver panicked and struck a crowd. The tax was intended to reduce fossil fuel consumption but is viewed by critics as an undue burden on the poor.

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