Money to the Homeless
Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1631 , Segment 3
Politicizing the DOJ, Zombie Fires, New Alzheimer's Drug
Episode: Politicizing the DOJ, Zombie Fires, New Alzheimer's Drug
- Jun 29, 2021 8:00 pm
- 16:22 mins
What if we just gave newly homeless people several thousand dollars in cash—no strings attached? Would they squander it? Or use it to get back on their feet? A nonprofit initiative in Vancouver gave it a try and the early results are promising. University of British Columbia professor Jiaying Zhao researches poverty. (Originally aired: February 3rd, 2021)