Up For Debate: Is Universal Basic Income The Safety Net Of The Future?

Up For Debate: Is Universal Basic Income The Safety Net Of The Future?

By Newsy Staff

By Newsy Staff
October 24, 2019

October 24, 2019

Newsy partners with Intelligence Squared U.S. to restore critical thinking. In this debate: Is the universal basic income the best safety net?

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

In partnership with Intelligence Squared U.S., Newsy brings you a snapshot of "Up for Debate." In this episode, experts debate whether the universal basic income is the right approach to a changing workforce. Catch a new episode of the full debate Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.

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