Universal Basic Income

Episode 2: Universal Basic Income

What if we gave everyone a basic sum of money regardless of income? Could this be the solution to many societal problems, especially in a post-COVID world? Hear the thoughts of four more London teens, as they share their views on the pros and cons of a UBI and its impact on people, business and work.

Here at Spare Thoughts we like to discuss the difficult, pressing and important issues. However, with topics so vast there is only so much we can possibly talk about in one podcast. For those interested in learning more about this topic use this page to find extra resources we recommend looking at to help understand some of the key ideas and talking points in further detail.

Host Notes - Some of the key talking points

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