Reasons Revisited

1. FREE MONEY FOR ALL? The Universal Basic Income

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of Reasons to be Cheerful. In this edition, we'll explore Universal Basic Income (UBI) with Scott Santens.Find out about Ed's exercise humiliation, a near-visit to the Oval Office, and why Geoff's toilet is causing such a stir.AND We're joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire, who brings her ideas to make the world a better place. Think cows in hats, shame by search history and explaining the "joke". FURTHER READING<a href="https://medium.com/economicsecproj/how-to-reform-welfare-and-taxes-to-provide-every-american-citizen-with-a-basic-income-bc67d3f4c2b8" target="_blank">A great article from Scott Santens</a> <a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/699342" target="_blank">A\</a><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/699342" target="_blank"> guide to UBI for people who also enjoy animated video</a><a href="https://www.thersa.org/discover/publications-and-articles/reports/basic-income" target="_blank">A UK report on UBI by the RSA</a><a href="https://www.thersa.org/" target="_blank">The RSA</a> <a href="http://citizensincome.org/" target="_blank">Citizen's Basic Income Trust</a> CONTACT USEmail us on - reasons@cheerfulpodcast.com<a href="https://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcast" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcast" target="_blank">Follow us on twitter</a>Leave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast" CONTACT OUR GUESTS<a href="https://twitter.com/scottsantens" target="_blank">Scott Santens on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/GrainneMaguire" target="_blank">Gráinne Maguire on Twitter</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

An occasional series revisiting conversations and ideas from Reasons to be Cheerful (2017-2024), formerly hosted by ex-Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, and Sony Award-winning radio presenter Geoff Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.