Chicago City Council To Vote On Universal Basic Income

The video discusses the concept of basic income, highlighting a potential UBI program in Chicago that could become the largest in the US. It references Andrew Yang's proposal for a federal UBI and explains how Chicago's initiative is funded by the American Rescue Plan. The video also mentions other cities testing UBI programs and the motivations behind these initiatives, such as addressing poverty and economic hardship.

What is the proposed amount of monthly support for households in Chicago's basic income program?

Who championed the idea of a federal Universal Basic Income program in the United States?

What was the funding source for Chicago's basic income pilot program?

Which cities are mentioned as having instituted a Universal Basic Income program?

What percentage of the population in Chicago lives below or at the poverty level according to a 2019 report?