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Should We Get Free Money From The Government?

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

Should We Get Free Money From The Government?

Season 3 Episode 3 | 5m 29s | CC

When the robots come to take our jobs, what are we all going to do to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table? That’s the question that the universal basic income (UBI) hopes to answer. The government gives everyone JUST enough money to afford the basics so that no one falls into total, abject poverty. Where do you stand? Is the universal basic income a good idea or bad idea?

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