The idea of a universal basic income has gained more prominence recently-most notably with former New York Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang pushing for a basic income program that would give $2,000 a year to those living in extreme poverty.
To clarify—guaranteed income is similar, but is targeted to those deemed most in need of supplemental cash. Talib sat down to chat with former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs and Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui of Cambridge, Massachusetts about their own experiences and how they have become involved in addressing economic insecurity in their communities. Tubbs created Mayors for a Guaranteed Income last year and it has 55 mayors signed on to participate.