Universal Basic Podcast

Universal Basic Podcast

How the economy really works. Your money. Our economy. Why it matters. Without the mumbo jumbo. With host Chris Proia, truck driver and former Florida State Senate candidate.

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August 13, 2024 38 mins

Chris Proia and Dr. Cindy Banyai delve into the heated debate of public versus private education. Chris shares his insights on the broader impact of diverting resources from public to private schools and discusses the socioeconomic and racial undertones fueling this movement. With rigorous academic discussions and actionable rebuttals to common conservative arguments, this episode emphasizes the importance of investing in public ed...

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Season Two of Universal Basic Podcast is here! Host Chris Proia with Dr. Cindy Banyai kick it off discussing essential healthcare and social justice topics. They point out how access to safe abortion is globally recognized as crucial but is facing a threat in the U.S, particularly in Florida. They also analyze the current state of women's healthcare and recent legislation, such as parental consent laws for minors seeking abortion. ...

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Chris Proia, former Florida Senate candidate, along with co-host Cindy Banyai, former Congressional candidate, discuss the ins and outs of running for public office. Chris highlights three reasons why you should run for office and two things you need to think about before you do.

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Host Chris Proia and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai take a look at America's failing healthcare system. They discuss how US health ranks in the world and how we compare to other developed countries. Medicare for all and public health care options seem like the best bet for the people. 

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Host Chris Proia and co-host Cindy Banyai dive into income inequality - what it is and why it matters. Income inequality measures predict how stable an economy is. Big differences mean instability and difficult times for working people. Listen for more on why this issue needs to be addressed in order for everyday Americans to thrive.

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Chris Proia and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai talk about the costs and benefits of drug legalization. Regular folks can get caught up in the adverse effects of substance abuse and a rigged judicial system under the current drug regulation scheme in the United States. Countries like Portugal have seen positive outcomes with their legalization and support program. Chris and Cindy look at how legalization could play out in the United State...

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Welcome to the first episode of Universal Basic Podcast! Here host Chris Proia with co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai will talk about the economy and the money matters that affect everyday working class Americans. In this first episode, we introduce you to the hosts and dive into the debt ceiling and how minting the coin may be a unique solution to this perennial political problem.  

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