Greater Boston guaranteed income programs provide inspiration for the country

<p>From the 18th century philosopher, Thomas Paine, to 2020 Presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, the concept of guaranteed income — providing people in need with cash to meet basic needs, essentially — has been floating around for centuries.</p> <p>Critics say no strings attached cash payments are not a long-term solution to uplift the economically fragile. But advocates point to successful pilot programs, including some in Greater Boston, are inspiring widespread support across the nation.</p> <p>We sit down with leaders of the movement and a local program participant.</p> <p><strong>GUESTS</strong></p> <p><strong>Sumbul Siddiqui</strong>, mayor of Cambridge</p> <p><strong>Saadia McConville</strong>, communications director of Mayors for Guaranteed Income</p> <p><strong>Victor</strong>, participant in the Cambridge RISE guaranteed income program. GBH is identifying Victor only by his first name to protect his privacy.</p>