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The podcast 99% Invisible recently produced an episode about universal basic income. 

Is Universal Basic Income the safety net of the future?

MPR News host Tom Weber played that episode, 

, and invited listeners to call share their thoughts.

 To hear the 99% Invisible episode and the listeners' responses use the audio player above. 

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It's an old idea that's gotten some new attention around the world: Give all citizens a flat amount of money each month, regardless of their employment. Finland is testing it right now.

MPR with Tom Weber broadcasted an episode of the podcast 99% Invisible. In it they explore how Finland is experimenting with universal income. Then, Tom opened the phone lines and spoke with callers about universal income in the U.S.

Should the government give everyone a basic income?

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