# Retirement Age on The No Agenda Show Retirement Age comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to March 2024. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – March 2024 - **Related topics:** [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [Italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [Social Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [Athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [Demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md), [Efsf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/efsf.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Social Security Rhetoric and Bitcoin Retirement Strategies - **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-10 - **Time:** 14:51–17:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/social-security-rhetoric-and-bitcoin-retirement-strategies.md President Biden used the State of the Union to accuse Republicans of wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare, a recurring political trope. Discussion follows regarding the creeping retirement age and the financial penalties of taking early retirement at 62. One anecdote describes a strategy of taking early Social Security payments and investing the entirety into Bitcoin to hedge against future inflation. Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) ### UN Replacement Migration Paper and Globalist Policy - **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-29 - **Time:** 41:45–45:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/un-replacement-migration-paper-and-globalist-policy.md A 2001 United Nations paper titled "Replacement Migration" outlines strategies for using international migration to offset declining and aging populations in developed nations. The document suggests that maintaining labor forces and social security systems requires the integration of large numbers of migrants. This policy framework is cited as the blueprint for current border situations in the U.S. and Europe, often linked to the "Great Reset" concept. Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [replacement migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replacement-migration.md), [great reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-reset.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md) ### Paris Protests and Electric Scooter Ban - **Episode:** [1544: Trusted Flaggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-06 - **Time:** 2:41:35–2:43:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers/chapter/paris-protests-and-electric-scooter-ban.md Protesters in Paris reportedly broke into BlackRock's headquarters as part of ongoing demonstrations against raising the retirement age. Simultaneously, Paris residents voted in a referendum to ban rental electric scooters from the city streets starting in August. The hosts praise the French for "standing up to things" and removing what they characterize as a significant traffic hazard and urban nuisance. Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [electric scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [urban mobility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-mobility.md) ### French Pension Protests, Macron and the Guillotine - **Episode:** [1540: Happy in Helsink](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1540-happy-in-helsink.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-23 - **Time:** 2:20:29–2:23:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1540-happy-in-helsink/chapter/french-pension-protests-macron-and-the-guillotine.md Protests continue in France after President Emmanuel Macron bypassed Parliament to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Protesters were recorded chanting about the decapitation of Louis XVI and suggesting a similar fate for Macron, highlighting the intense public anger over the reform. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [pension reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pension-reform.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), louis xvi ### Greek Austerity Measures, Water Privatization - **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-08 - **Time:** 2:53:42–2:58:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/greek-austerity-measures-water-privatization.md The Greek parliament passed a third round of austerity measures, raising the retirement age to 67 and slashing pensions. The bill also includes provisions for the privatization of water utilities, leading to violent protests and bombings in the streets of Athens. Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), [athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md) ### Italy Austerity Measures, Value Added Tax Increase - **Episode:** [356: Super Duper Space Wrench](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-13 - **Time:** 16:18–20:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/italy-austerity-measures-value-added-tax-increase.md Italy implemented new austerity measures including a Value Added Tax (VAT) increase from 20% to 21%. Other measures include a freeze on public sector salaries until 2014, raising the retirement age for women to 65, and new taxes on the energy sector. The hosts debate the mathematical impact of the 1% tax increase on consumer costs. Keywords: [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [value added tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-added-tax.md), [vat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vat.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), public sector, [tax evasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-evasion.md) ### Greek Debt Haircuts and Italian Labor Reforms - **Episode:** [351: Home for the Holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-27 - **Time:** 18:04–21:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays/chapter/greek-debt-haircuts-and-italian-labor-reforms.md The EU debt agreement includes a 50% "haircut" for private investors in Greek debt and the leveraging of the European Stability Fund (EFSF) up to one trillion euros. Italy has committed to structural reforms, including raising the retirement age to 67 and liberalizing local public services. These measures are intended to increase competitiveness and consolidate fiscal policy across the Eurozone. Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), haircut, [efsf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/efsf.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md) ### French Labor Strikes and Retirement Age Protests - **Episode:** [245: Bow to the Aqua Buddha](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/245-bow-to-the-aqua-buddha.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-21 - **Time:** 44:36–47:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/245-bow-to-the-aqua-buddha/chapter/french-labor-strikes-and-retirement-age-protests.md Widespread strikes and protests erupted in France in response to President Nicolas Sarkozy's plan to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62. The "austerity measures" led to fuel shortages and trash accumulation as workers across various sectors walked off the job. The hosts compare the assertiveness of French citizens to the perceived passivity of the American public. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [labor strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-strike.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), austerity measures ### Social Security Reform and Net Neutrality Concerns - **Episode:** [227: Eat, Pray, Love. In The Morning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/227-eat-pray-love-in-the-morning.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-19 - **Time:** 1:45:12–1:49:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/227-eat-pray-love-in-the-morning/chapter/social-security-reform-and-net-neutrality-concerns.md A discussion on Social Security reform explores the idea of raising the retirement age versus "soaking the rich" by removing the tax cap. The hosts also express concern over a Verizon and Google partnership that could undermine net neutrality, particularly for wireless networks. They argue that "managing the network" is double-speak for prioritizing corporate traffic and cutting off alternative media. Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), [verizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verizon.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md) ### European Economic Austerity and Retirement Age Debates - **Episode:** [77: Hot Vegetarian Chicks and Other Deep Thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/77-hot-vegetarian-chicks-and-other-deep-thoughts.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-05 - **Time:** 22:08–23:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/77-hot-vegetarian-chicks-and-other-deep-thoughts/chapter/european-economic-austerity-and-retirement-age-debates.md The Dutch government is considering raising the retirement age in response to the costs associated with bailing out financial institutions like Fortis and ING. 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