# Truckers on The No Agenda Show Truckers comes up in 36 chapters across 29 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to June 2025. - **Chapters:** 36 - **Episodes:** 29 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – June 2025 - **Related topics:** [Justin Trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Ottawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottawa.md), [Freedom Convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-convoy.md), [Vaccine Mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Ambassador Bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassador-bridge.md), [Cbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbc.md), [New South Wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 36 ### Trucker Protest Warnings, Reginald Denny Reference - **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-22 - **Time:** 1:54:32–1:57:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/trucker-protest-warnings-reginald-denny-reference.md A female truck driver's viral video warns protesters against blocking interstates, citing the 1992 beating of Reginald Denny as a reason why drivers will not stop. She argues that truckers fearing for their lives will "push the throttle to the floor" to escape dangerous situations. The discussion notes that states like Florida and Oklahoma have passed laws protecting drivers in such scenarios. Keywords: trucker, peterbilt, reginald denny, [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [oklahoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### End of Show Mix and Trucker Boycott Discussion - **Episode:** [1636: Super Duper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1636-super-duper.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-22 - **Time:** 3:08:52–3:14:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1636-super-duper/chapter/end-of-show-mix-and-trucker-boycott-discussion.md The show closes with a musical mix by Oystine Berge and a final discussion on the rumored New York City trucker boycott following the Trump civil fraud ruling. The hosts touch on the potential for increased grocery prices in New York and the "victimless" nature of the real estate case. The segment ends with "chicken karma" jokes and a sign-off for the episode. Keywords: oystine berge, trucker boycott, [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), chicken karma ### Take Our Border Back Convoy, Trucker Mobilization Claims - **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-28 - **Time:** 8:08–13:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/take-our-border-back-convoy-trucker-mobilization-claims.md Texas Congressman Keith Self promoted the "Take Our Border Back" convoy on Fox Business, claiming that 700,000 vehicles, including Canadian truckers and European farmers, would participate in a peaceful assembly. The convoy is scheduled to depart from Virginia Beach and travel through Yuma and San Ysidro before arriving at Eagle Pass. Skeptics questioned the feasibility of the 700,000 vehicle figure and raised concerns about potential bad actors co-opting the movement. Keywords: keith self, [fox business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-business.md), [trucker convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucker-convoy.md), [eagle pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), canadian truckers ### Canadian Federal Court Ruling, Trudeau Emergencies Act Overreach - **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-28 - **Time:** 20:47–28:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/canadian-federal-court-ruling-trudeau-emergencies-act-overreach.md A Canadian federal court ruled that the Liberal government's invocation of the Emergencies Act during the 2022 Freedom Convoy was not legally justified. The judge found that the situation did not meet the threshold of a national emergency and that the freezing of bank accounts infringed upon Charter rights regarding search and seizure. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stated that the government disagrees with the ruling and intends to file an appeal. Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [chrystia freeland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrystia-freeland.md), [emergencies act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergencies-act.md), [trucker convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucker-convoy.md), [cbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbc.md) ### Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Bitcoin 2023 Keynote - **Episode:** [1557: Stern & Wrinkled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-21 - **Time:** 2:37:25–2:41:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled/chapter/robert-f-kennedy-jr-bitcoin-2023-keynote.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, where he praised the cryptocurrency for its role in resisting government overreach. He cited the freezing of Canadian truckers' bank accounts as a turning point in his understanding of financial sovereignty. The hosts compare RFK Jr.'s grassroots momentum to Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign and predict similar media suppression. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), bitcoin 2023, [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), canadian truckers, [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md) ### Ottawa Trucker Convoy, White Privilege Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1509: The Best Clips Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-04 - **Time:** 1:43:59–1:46:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/ottawa-trucker-convoy-white-privilege-rhetoric.md During the Ottawa trucker convoy protests, a resident criticized the protesters for encroaching on others' freedom. The resident questioned what a "single white man" has to say about "bodily autonomy." Another clip features a parent discussing "white privilege" as the ability to write letters to politicians and ensure their child is well-fed. Keywords: [ottawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottawa.md), [trucker convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucker-convoy.md), [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [vocal fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocal-fry.md), [bodily autonomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bodily-autonomy.md) ### Freedom Convoy Trucker Protests in Canada and Ottawa - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 20:02–22:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/freedom-convoy-trucker-protests-in-canada-and-ottawa.md A massive convoy of truckers travels to Ottawa to protest Canadian and U.S. vaccine mandates for cross-border travel. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismisses the protesters as a "small fringe minority" with "unacceptable views," while participants describe the movement as a fight for basic human rights and freedom of choice. The montage highlights a perceived media blackout of the protests and the growing tension between the government and the demonstrators. Keywords: [freedom convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-convoy.md), [ottawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottawa.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md) ### Ottawa Residents Complain About Trucker Convoy Noise - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 37:42–39:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/ottawa-residents-complain-about-trucker-convoy-noise.md Residents of Ottawa express extreme frustration with the constant noise from the trucker convoy, specifically the deafening sound of air horns throughout the night. Protesters maintain that the noise will continue until the government lifts pandemic mandates. The segment highlights the "uncomfortableness" involved in historical change and the direct impact of the protest tactics on local citizens. Keywords: [ottawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottawa.md), [trucker convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucker-convoy.md), [noise complaints](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-complaints.md), air horns, [sleep deprivation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-deprivation.md) ### Chinese Truckers Locked in Cabins - **Episode:** [1442: Slime Mold](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-14 - **Time:** 2:32:51–2:36:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold/chapter/chinese-truckers-locked-in-cabins.md As part of China's strict "Zero-COVID" policy, thousands of truck drivers are being physically sealed inside their vehicle cabins for weeks. Drivers report having no access to fresh food or a change of clothes while being forbidden from leaving their trucks. This measure has paralyzed logistics and contributed to global supply chain disruptions. Keywords: [shanghai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shanghai.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [zero-covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-covid.md) ### Justin Trudeau Criticized in European Parliament - **Episode:** [1436: Frog of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-24 - **Time:** 2:47:34–2:50:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war/chapter/justin-trudeau-criticized-in-european-parliament.md Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was sharply criticized by members of the European Parliament during a visit to Brussels. MEPs accused Trudeau of being a "disgrace for any democracy" due to his handling of the Freedom Convoy truckers and his use of emergency powers to freeze citizens' bank accounts. The speeches highlighted the irony of Trudeau lecturing the EU on human rights while being accused of persecuting his own citizens. Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md) ### Canadian Trucker Protest Mandates and International Travel Restrictions - **Episode:** [1434: Second Lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-17 - **Time:** 2:29:22–2:32:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady/chapter/canadian-trucker-protest-mandates-and-international-travel-restrictions.md A report from British Columbia clarified that the ongoing trucker protests are driven by mandates requiring unvaccinated drivers to test and quarantine every time they cross the border. While many domestic mandates are dropping, international travel restrictions for non-residents remain in place across the U.S. and EU. The segment criticized the lack of media coverage regarding these persistent barriers to international commerce and movement. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [trucker protest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucker-protest.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [international travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-travel.md), [border crossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-crossing.md) ### Brownsville Waterfowl and Swiss Health Karma - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 1:56:35–1:59:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/brownsville-waterfowl-and-swiss-health-karma.md Tom Blauers from Brownsville and Dame Dane from Switzerland sent donations featuring "rows of ducks" (palindromes). Dame Dane requested health karma for her father and jobs karma for her partner, while Tom called for support for the ongoing trucker convoys. Keywords: [brownsville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brownsville.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [health karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-karma.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md) ### The Atlantic, Stephen Marche and Political Rage - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 55:00–1:01:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/the-atlantic-stephen-marche-and-political-rage.md Writer Stephen Marche publishes an article in The Atlantic titled "When the Trucker Convoy Came for Me," describing his visceral disgust and "political rage" toward the protesters. The hosts mock Marche's focus on his own "sharp rise in testosterone" and his claim that men should not be in power. Keywords: [the atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-atlantic.md), stephen marche, [testosterone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testosterone.md), [trucker convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucker-convoy.md), [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md) ### Global Trucker Protests, Paris and Canberra Demonstrations - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 1:01:39–1:03:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/global-trucker-protests-paris-and-canberra-demonstrations.md Inspired by the Canadian Freedom Convoy, similar protests emerge in Paris, France, and Canberra, Australia. In Paris, police used tear gas to disperse 500 vehicles attempting to enter the city near the Arc de Triomphe. Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [canberra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canberra.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), trucker protests, [ambassador bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassador-bridge.md) ### 1973 Trucker Strike, J.W. Edwards and River Rat - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 1:06:40–1:09:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/1973-trucker-strike-j-w-edwards-and-river-rat.md The hosts recall the 1973 independent trucker strike led by J.W. Edwards, known as "River Rat," who blocked Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania. That protest was sparked by rising fuel prices during the OPEC oil crisis and turned truckers into folk heroes. Keywords: j.w. edwards, river rat, 1973 trucker strike, [opec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), interstate 80 ### Canadian Political Opposition, Jagmeet Singh and Truckers - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 1:16:12–1:17:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/canadian-political-opposition-jagmeet-singh-and-truckers.md The hosts discuss the lack of effective political opposition to Justin Trudeau in Canada. They specifically mention Jagmeet Singh of the NDP, noting the irony of a pro-labor party leader opposing a massive working-class protest. Keywords: [jagmeet singh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jagmeet-singh.md), [ndp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndp.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md), [labor party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-party.md) ### Valentine's Day History, Justin Trudeau 2020 Trucker Tweet - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 2:11:04–2:12:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/valentine-s-day-history-justin-trudeau-2020-trucker-tweet.md John Dvorak admits to repurposing last year's Valentine's Day history for the current newsletter. The hosts also highlight a 2020 tweet from Justin Trudeau thanking truckers for their service, contrasting it with his current stance on the Freedom Convoy. Keywords: [valentine's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valentine-s-day.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md) ### Canada Freedom Convoy Protests and Media Narrative - **Episode:** [1424: Guidepost](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-10 - **Time:** 7:35–14:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost/chapter/canada-freedom-convoy-protests-and-media-narrative.md Trucker protests in Ottawa and the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit have pressured Canadian provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan to begin lifting vaccine passport mandates. Media coverage is criticized for using "propaganda tricks" and labels such as "insurrection" and "sedition" to describe the demonstrations. Officials maintain that policy changes are due to vaccine success rather than the influence of the Freedom Convoy. Keywords: [freedom convoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-convoy.md), [ottawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottawa.md), [ambassador bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassador-bridge.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandates.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md) ### Elite Disdain, Middle Class Class Warfare - **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-06 - **Time:** 23:54–26:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/elite-disdain-middle-class-class-warfare.md The conflict in Canada is framed as a manifestation of class warfare between "laptop worker" elites and the middle-class labor force. The hosts suggest that the political and media establishment harbor a deep-seated disdain for blue-collar workers and retailers. Keywords: [elites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elites.md), [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), laptop workers, [class warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md), [truckers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truckers.md) ### Justin Trudeau, Canadian Trucker Convoy, and Vaccination Narratives - **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-03 - **Time:** 2:28–4:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/justin-trudeau-canadian-trucker-convoy-and-vaccination-narratives.md Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Canadian trucker protests, praising the 90% of truckers who are vaccinated while dismissing the "Freedom Convoy" as a non-representative minority. 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