
About this episode
Under the $2 Trillion economic stimulus bill passed last week, the US government will make direct payments to Americans who are suffering because of the coronavirus pandemic. Giving everybody money, with no strings attached, has an obvious benefit in an economic emergency. But some economists have always advocated for handing out money to nearly everyone, in good times and bad. Joe Weisenthal explains. Plus the day's Covid-19 headlines.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Prognosis: Misconception publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Prognosis: Misconception

Introducing: Levittown
Prognosis: Misconception

Listen Now: Beak Capitalism from Odd Lots
Prognosis: Misconception

Misconception: Great Expectations
Prognosis: Misconception

Misconception: Big Baby
Prognosis: Misconception