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		<p>This edition of our <i>Heads Apart? </i>podcast explores whether it is time to introduce a universal basic income (UBI). We are joined by <strong>Ian Goldin</strong>, Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford, and <strong>Anthony Painter</strong>, the Chief Research &amp; Impact Officer at the RSA.</p>
<p>We also speak to the Chair of the Education Committee, <strong>Robert Halfon MP</strong>, for <em>Bright Blue MP</em> about the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the education system.</p>
<p>Included is a research update from Anvar Sarygulov on our latest report <a href="http://brightblue.org.uk/widening-chasms-analysis/"><em>Widening chasms</em></a>.</p>
<p>Music credit: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic"><em>Lights</em> by Sappheiros</a> and <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music"><em>Storybook</em> &amp; <em>Upbeat Party</em> by Scott Holmes</a></p>
<p>Presented by: Phoebe Arslanagić-Wakefield and Joseph Silke  | Produced by: Joseph Silke</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.brightblue.org.uk/is-it-time-for-a-ubi/">Is it time for a UBI?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.brightblue.org.uk">Bright Blue</a>.</p>

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