Elizabeth Rhodes, research director for the Unconditional Cash Study, and David Broockman, political science professor at UC Berkeley, delve into the intriguing outcomes of $1,000 monthly unconditional cash transfers. They reveal how these transfers impacted political views without shifting leanings and discuss surprising findings about work attitudes. The guests explore the dual nature of financial support on economic stability while addressing societal perceptions of self-sufficiency. They challenge stereotypes around welfare use, highlighting broader implications for social participation and well-being.