Former President Obama is embracing an idea that is gaining momentum on the left, a universal basic income. It's an idea that is also embraced by the new face of the Democratic Party, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and even the City of Chicago is looking into a program that would provide a small income for a small amount of people. So is a Universal Basic Income a good idea? My thoughts above.

The Chad Hasty Show airs 8:30-11am on News/Talk 95.1 FM and 790 AM KFYO in Lubbock, TX.

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