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#134 - Is Universal Basic Income the Safety Net of the Future?
Episode 134

#134 - Is Universal Basic Income the Safety Net of the Future?

With Charles Murray, Andrew Stern, Jared Bernstein, and Jason Furman

Open to Debate

May 17, 201953m 30s

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Show Notes

Presidential contender Andrew Yang wants to give every American a monthly check from the government, just to cover the basics. And he's not alone. Business leaders, particularly those in Silicon Valley, and some Democratic politicians are warming up to the idea of a universal basic income as a means to offset the impacts of automation in the workforce. In this episode, we take a look back at our debate on the motion, "The Universal Basic Income Is the Safety Net of the Future."

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