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A guaranteed income program built by Black mothers in Mississippi became the longest-running pilot in the nation.
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In this episode
- How guaranteed income programs actually work in practice
- What makes the Jackson, Mississippi pilot stand out from others
- Why this model has lasted longer than any other in the country
- What spreading adoption of these programs means for poverty policy
About this episode
Guaranteed income programs are spreading fast. One designed by Black moms in Jackson, Mississippi has become the longest-running guaranteed income pilot in the nation.This episode is sponsored by:
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