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The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseThe Not at All Surprising Results of Germany's 3-Year UBI Experiment | The Basic Income Show Episode 14Episode 14 of The Basic Income Show! We cover the results of Germany's unconditional basic income (UBI) pilot!Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Basic Income Show00:21 Background to Germany's 3-year UBI Pilot09:45 Effects of UBI on Employment and Labor24:09 Effects of UBI on Mental Health and Wellbeing40:11 Effects of UBI on Financial Stability and Behavior1:00:38 Effects of UBI on Socializing and Community Participation1:09:02 Potential Impact of UBI Pilot Results on German Politics1:17:01 That Tumblr Post About Not Even Trying for UBI1:24:36 Jeff Atwood is Putting $50M into Rural UBI Pilots1:28:15 Lawsuit in California Against Racially Targeted Cash Programs1:30:58 NYC Mayoral Candidate...2025-04-231h 50
Donald Drumpf Theatre radio showDonald Drumpf Theatre #231: A Chain of Fools Plans a Third Term with Wild Signals In The Air"A Chain of Fools Plans a Third Term with Wild Signals In The Air." Anyone can listen in to attack plans under the two presidents this week on the “Donald Drumpf Theatre” radio show. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Donald Drumpf; Eric Cartman; Richard Nixon; Kent Brockman; and Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Thanks for the songs from Golden Earring ("Twilight Zone"), Aretha Franklin (“Chain of Fools”); Napoleon XIV (“They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Hahaaa”), The Clash (“Guns of Brixton”), and John Williams (“Wild Signals’). Clips and excerpts from Stephen Colbert; Michael Kosta; Jon Stewart; Seth Myers; Jimmy Kimm...2025-04-0330 min
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseIf Mark Carney Becomes Canada's Next PM, Might He Implement UBI Due to AI? | The Basic Income ShowEpisode 10 of The Basic Income Show! With the UK looking to invest heavily into AI, and Canada potentially electing a new leader worried about AI impacts, is UBI's window opening?Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Basic Income Show01:14 The Los Angeles Fires14:25 Comingle as Disaster Aid29:48 Compton Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Misinformation38:05 Bad UBI Take by Tony Robbins and Chris Williamson43:19 The Physics of Boot Straps 48:06 UK to Inject AI into its Veins1:01:33 Mark Carney Discussing AI and UBI?1:14:11 Former Mayor of Oakland's Op-ed About Trump and UBI1:21:50 41% of Employers to Reduce Staff by 20301:28:18 Robots to Work for $1/hr by 20351:31:20...2025-02-101h 48
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseDrone Hysteria and How Chronic Financial Stress Feeds Conspiracy Beliefs | The Basic Income ShowEpisode 9 of The Basic Income Show!
Suddenly it was drones, drones, drones, and just as suddenly it's all
gone. Let's talk about how conspiracies are fueled by economic anxiety.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to The Basic Income Show
02:05 Drone Hysteria and How UBI Can Reduce Conspiracy Beliefs
17:47 The Onion's Joke About Treating Welfare Recipients Like Dogs
21:53 Not Having Enough Versus Worrying About Not Having Enough
36:22 Real Stories From Basic Income Pilot Participants
59:58 Results from the Compton Basic Income Pilot
1:20:17 The Story Behind the Stop Hiring Humans Billboards in SF
1:27:13 A Rich Senate Candidate is Running on UBI in the Philippines
1:28:06 Will...2025-01-101h 45
Donald Drumpf Theatre radio showDonald Drumpf Theatre: Television Oligarchy or a Series of DistractionsThis week: "Television Oligarchy or a Series of Distractions." The fascist president-elect loses his consigliere this week while continuing to keep the cameras rolling. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart; Larys Strong; Andrew Weissmann; Rudy Giuliani; Donald Drumpf; Eric Cartman; Richard Nixon; and Kent Brockman. Thanks for the songs from Golden Earring ("Twilight Zone"), Black Flag (“TV Party”), and Talking Heads (“Television Man”). Clips and excerpts from Victor Laszlo, Louis Renault, and Rick Blaine from “Casablanca;” Bernie Sanders; Michael Ian Black; J.L. Cauvin; Desi Lydic; Amber Ruffin; Kara Swisher; Nicolle Wallace; Seth Meyers; Donald Drump...2024-11-2630 min
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseThe Basic Income Show: Episode 6Episode 6 of The Basic Income Show!
In this episode, Scott Santens, Conrad Shaw, and Josh Worth discuss recent developments in the world of Universal Basic Income (UBI). They celebrate ITSA Foundation's successful fundraising for key projects, explore the implications of Nobel Prize winners supporting UBI, and delve into the ongoing debate surrounding Oregon's proposed UBI measure. They discuss various aspects of Universal Basic Income (UBI), including public support, political influences, and recent developments in different regions. They explore the challenges of finding consensus on UBI, the impact of political decisions on public opinion, and the implications of recent polling...2024-11-161h 46
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseThe Basic Income Show: Episode 5Ep 5 of The Basic Income Show! We watch Conrad's interview with John Stossel and listen to an AI podcast about my book Let There Be Money.
Also fresh evidence from the Finland Basic Income pilot and more!
In this episode of the Basic Income Show, Scott Santens, Josh Worth, and Conrad Shaw discuss the implications of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in the context of recent disasters, economic stability, and media representation. They explore how UBI can provide immediate support during crises, the economic arguments for preventative measures, and the misconceptions surrounding work incentives related to...2024-10-151h 52
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseWhat Dolly Parton did to show us how to best recover from all disasters | The Basic Income ShowEpisode 4 of The Basic Income Show! Let's talk about the basic income that Dolly Parton mobilized in response to a disaster in Tennessee.
We also debunk all the misinformation in an anti-UBI PragerU video.
Summary:
In this episode of the Basic Income Show, Scott Santens, Conrad Shaw, and Josh Worth discuss the current state of basic income initiatives, particularly in light of recent events such as Hurricane Helene. We explore the future role of Comingle in providing direct cash assistance during disasters, the challenges faced by traditional disaster relief systems, and the importance of cash...2024-10-072h 07
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseThe Basic Income Show: Episode 3
Episode 3 of The Basic Income Show! Canada considers basic income legislation and Bret Weinstein talks nonsense about UBI...
Also an experiment that suggests UBI leads to more meritocratic outcomes!
In this episode of the Basic Income Show, we discuss the recent developments surrounding basic income legislation in Canada, specifically Bill C-223. We delve into the details of the bill, its implications for a guaranteed livable basic income, and the misinformation surrounding the concept. The conversation also touches on the political landscape in Canada, the role of research in shaping policy, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for...2024-10-011h 28
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseThe Basic Income Show Episode 2Episode 2 of The Basic Income Show
In this conversation, Scott Santens, Conrad Shaw, and Josh Worth discuss the implications of basic income through recent pilot programs like Sam Altman's three-year experiment and Denver's Basic Income Pilot Project, analyzing the results and addressing common misconceptions. They highlight the importance of understanding the nuanced effects of basic income on employment, caregiving, and overall well-being. Personal stories from recipients illustrate the transformative potential of basic income, while critiques of misleading narratives exemplified by a recent Coin Bureau video emphasize the need for a more informed public discourse...2024-09-241h 44
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseThe Basic Income Show: Episode 1The inaugural episode of The Basic Income Show!
For previous audio-only discussions between Conrad, Josh, and I, and the occasional special guest, check out the ITSA Live! playlist on Comingle's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17-rRsLr_X4&list=PLrF7vwddTTzTWpvVvsCwrmwlg5k_v2zpV
Like data? See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Twitter/X:
https://twitter.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332
For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ:
http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faq
Donate to the non-profit Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:
https://www.itsafoundation.org/
Subscribe to the ITSA...2024-09-171h 42
Bourbon TurntableBourbon Turntable - Mojo Thunder Part Two (2024-08-21)Mojo Thunder II: More Mojo More ThunderBryson Willoughby and Sean Sullivan are my guests on this week's Bourbon Turntable. If you missed last week with Zac Shoopman and Andrew Brockman, then be sure to catch that episode, too.We talk about everything Mojo Thunder, but the focus is on their exceptional new album, "The Infinite Hope". Each song on this album is special as the elevation in song writing and musicality is evident on each track. You can stream "The Infinite Hope" on all streaming services or go to mojothunder.com to or...2024-08-211h 15
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseDid Sam Altman's Basic Income Pilot Prove or Disprove UBI?As a leading expert on the topic of unconditional/universal basic income (UBI), a subject area I've been focused on now since 2013, I'm constantly trying to correct misunderstandings and debunk misinformation/disinformation spread about the concept and the evidence behind it.
The results of another big test of basic income were released in July 2024 and there's a lot of poorly informed summaries and opinions out there about it. As someone who has actually read the results released so far (there's still more coming) as well as the results from over a hundred other studies of basic income and unconditional...2024-08-1332 min
The Scott Santens UBI EnterpriseThe Billionaire-Fueled Lobbying Group Behind the State Bills to Ban Basic Income ExperimentsMuch discussion has been had around basic income as a policy response to automation and as a result, over 150 pilot experiments have been launched in cities across the US to study it. Now in response to the successful results beginning to come out from those pilots, some states are beginning to ban the experiments from happening. One lobbying group in particular is behind these efforts to stop UBI, and its biggest funder is a billionaire most people have never even heard of.
Read my article:
https://www.scottsantens.com/billionaire-fueled-lobbying-group-behind-the-state-bills-to-ban-universal-basic-income-experiments-ubi/
My ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Twitter:
https...2024-03-1330 min
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastSpecial Episode: The Drifter and Other Unusual Tales Book Launch EventPages Promotions Creative Light Writer’s Guild Community Service Projects
We believe a more harmonious and supportive society begins with literacy. We believe that a successful life begins with, and is enhanced by, the written word. We believe that not everyone is able or inclined to pick up trash by the side of the road, or give blood, or donate financially in order to contribute to the well-being of their community. We know there must be an alternative. We believe that alternative is the Power of The Pen! We offer novice and experienced writers alike, the opportunity to join...2022-11-222h 32
For the Love of Books PodcastHorror authors take you where you’ve never been beforeSo, step aboard this terror ride, with no harnesses allowed or sunglasses, you need to see it all. Psychic Liotta's crystal ball shows the way; from a caged monster, death by beast Wendigo, lightning, and by the angry waters and the northern woods.
Horror authors Andrew Allen Smith, Craig Brockman, Matthew Hellman, Robert Williams, and ghost author Stacey Rourke drag you deep down the rabbit hole, where there is no light. But be careful, you might like it there.
In this special Halloween episode, Smith read from his 'Another Slice of Fear', Brockman from 'Dead o...2022-10-2828 min