NOEL KING, HOST:

In Stockton, Calif., 125 people were given $500 a month, no strings attached. About one person in every four in that city lives in poverty. And this experiment lasted for two years. So what did we learn? Here’s Lily Jamali from member station KQED.

LILY JAMALI, BYLINE: When Zohna Everett was randomly selected for Stockton’s guaranteed income trial, the extra money was a relief.ZOHNA EVERETT: For me, it was easier, a lot easier. It’s kind of like, you know, I didn’t realize I needed help until I had the help, you know?JAMALI: The monthly payments were part of […]

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