00:00What happens when you give people free money to do absolutely nothing?
00:04In Boulder, Colorado, 200 low-income households got $500 a month for two years.
00:09No strings attached.
00:11It was called Elevate Boulder, funded by $3 million in federal COVID relief cash.
00:16And the results? Some say it was life-changing.
00:19One woman said she finally walked into a grocery store and didn't have to put food back.
00:24A mom covered braces for her kid and unexpected vet bills.
00:27And one man? He bought a guitar and chased his dream of becoming a musician.
00:32But critics weren't impressed.
00:34They warned that giving away free money might discourage people from working.
00:38And even with the cash, some expenses like child care and health insurance were still out of reach.
00:43Still, many say it gave them dignity and stability they never had before.
00:47Some even saved money for the first time in their lives.
00:50Now the pilot is ending.
00:52But the city hopes to bring it back in 2027 if they can raise enough funds.
00:55So, should more cities try this bold experiment?
00:59Or is guaranteed income just too good to be true?
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