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To the Point

Money for nothin': The case for universal basic income

Hosted by Barbara Bogaev Jan. 02, 2017 National
Universal basic income is an idea people on both the Left and Right have kicked around for decades. But it has newfound currency because of the gig economy and automation replacing workers. On this special rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Barbara Bogaev discusses the pros and cons of Uncle Sam cutting everyone a check.

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Host:

Barbara Bogaev

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Evan George

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