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Money for Nothin’ -- the Case for Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income -- It's 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. We’ll hear the pros and cons of Uncle Sam cutting everyone a check.

By Barbara Bogaev • Jul 5, 2016 • 52m Listen

Universal Basic Income -- It's 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. We’ll hear the pros and cons of Uncle Sam cutting everyone a check.

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Money for Nothin’ -- the Case for Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income -- It's 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. We’ll hear the pros and cons of Uncle Sam cutting everyone a check.

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Money for Nothin’ -- the Case for Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income -- It's 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. We’ll hear the pros and cons of Uncle Sam cutting everyone a check.

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