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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 • • 52m ListenUniversal 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.
Later, should Border agents patrol foreigners’ social media accounts? We’ll take a look at what Homeland Security is proposing amid an uptick of terror attacks elsewhere.
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FBI Director James Comey announced today that the agency does not recommend bringing criminal charges against Hillary Clinton in the case involving her handling of classified information as secretary of state.
Read the story7 minMoney for Nothin': The Case for Universal Basic Income
What if the government guaranteed everyone a basic amount of income, regardless whether you work or not, let's just say $10,000. If you were broke, at least it could help pay for a roof over your head. If you didn't need it, you could put it away for an emergency.
Read the story34 minBorder Patrol Agents May Get to Look at Travelers’ Facebook Profiles
Declare your tweets at the border… The federal government is proposing to add one new line to the US customs form that visitors to the US have to fill out -- it would ask all Visa Waiver Program applicants to hand over information about their social media accounts.
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