Episode
French Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas
13:01
Published: Fri Mar 24 2023
Description
Strikes over French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plans disrupt transportation, U.S. life expectancy is declining but a group of scientists say it can still be turned around and ex-president Donald Trump kicks off his 2024 campaign with a rally.
Chapters
More than a million people came out to protest in France against the government's plan to raise the retirement age.
00:00 - 01:18 (01:18)
Summary
More than a million people came out to protest in France against the government's plan to raise the retirement age. Police fired tear gas and demonstrators set fires during the protests.
EpisodeFrench Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas
PodcastUp First
Concerns arise over the possibility of the pension reform protests being taken over by unrelated groups and turning into a chaotic movement.
01:18 - 06:25 (05:07)
Summary
Concerns arise over the possibility of the pension reform protests being taken over by unrelated groups and turning into a chaotic movement. Anger towards President Macron's reform remains high after being passed without a vote using a special constitutional measure.
EpisodeFrench Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas
PodcastUp First
Only 45% of the 17 million registered voters cast their ballots during last November's midterm election.
06:25 - 12:22 (05:57)
Summary
Only 45% of the 17 million registered voters cast their ballots during last November's midterm election. Other countries provide policy ideas that have successfully increased voter turnout and could do the same for Americans.
EpisodeFrench Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas
PodcastUp First
Laila Falden and Steve Inskeep thank their colleagues for their work in producing the episode, and note that Up First also airs on Saturday with Aisha Roscoe and Scott Simon.
12:22 - 12:47 (00:24)
Summary
Laila Falden and Steve Inskeep thank their colleagues for their work in producing the episode, and note that Up First also airs on Saturday with Aisha Roscoe and Scott Simon.