Andrew Yang: Universal Basic Income Can Work, and Here's How

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses the economic and social effects of his proposed Universal Basic Income initiative.

Producer: Jesse Rogala
Camera: Jesse Rogala, Bruno Silva
Editor: Nicole Vergalla
Graphics: Nicole Vergalla

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[aaron]

If NBC's staff had an extra $1000 a month maybe they could have kept the mic on.

[talentayin]

I like this guy. First of all he sounds smart and wise, he doesn’t sound like a politician with a lying tongue. I like his policy.

[zebratangozebra]

The Dems shut off Yangs mic so he couldn't speak. He was the only sane one at the debate.

[nandy]

I love all the idiots who say people are just lazy for wanting the $1000 without mentioning any solution to automation and the fact that you can't live off 12K a year so you'll still need to work no matter what.

[Travisharger]

Yang is so refreshing as a candidate. Would love to have a data driven, economically minded, business-experienced pragmatic visionary that doesn’t spew divisive rhetoric in the White House. The first Democrat I’ve ever been excited for and the first candidate I’ve ever financially supported.

UBI properly implemented is one of the most effective, efficient, simple, fair, and cheapest ways to accomplish many of the progressive economic/inequality goals that truly benefit everyone.

[garlicknot]

As a conservative, I really enjoy hearing this man speak.

[maltodextrin]

Yang is clever. He uses mainstream debates to polarize an audience and get recognized. Then use youtube interviews and social media platforms to grow his base organically.

[fantasticalhistory]

I freaking love Andrew yang. Not left, not right, it's forward.

[mvasquez]

Warren Buffet did an interview with Yahoo Finance about income inequality recently and he touched on the necessity of UBI. The Oracle said, "People don't need a higher minimum wage, they need cash in their pocket." His reasoning is the people displaced in the workforce by new innovations will not see any benefit from a higher minimum wage.

[bairnsly]

these interviews are the kind of situation a smart, policy driven politician like Yang will flourish in. Not the terribly structured 10 man debates that only test to see who can yell the loudest and virtue signal

[jennifercuddy]

He’d have my vote because he’s the only one who sounds mature enough for the job.

[odh]

New to Andrew Yang here and I gotta say, this guy actually makes alot sense than other politicians.

[cerebrumexcrement]

$1, 000 a month isnt enough to quit working. it's enough to focus on one job and actually spend money to support local businesses. i can see how this would improve a city like mine, where small mom and pop shops have shut their doors in the past five years and the mall has become deserted.

[afterwrath]

So other democrats wanna put illegals first and give them health insurance, but this guy is thinking about Citizens. Why isnt he the leading nominee?

[torrok]

New member of the Yang Gang checking in. Get em Yang! Turn on this guy's mic

[lain]

The only candidate that will unite this country. #Yang2020

[troypropes]

I only heard him talk for 2 minutes but he already has said way more than anybody else on that stage... Yang 2020

[MindandQiR]

I will not vote for anyone but Andrew Yang.

[MRSEXYEVER]

All members of the YangGang, please don't forget to donate! I donated once and just now bought bumper stickers and tshirt, figured advertising him might be an effective way of spreading the word

[tlk]

My family is middle class and boy could we use that money. I've already spent it on roofers, contractors and maybe a mini vacation. Do you see what this money does for the middleclass? It instantly pays for itself because it goes back into the system. It's like a domino affect. Plus, it gives us some breathing room.