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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 31 MIN

The Next Phase of Guaranteed Income in Madison

from City Cast Madison · host City Cast

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness announced last month they’re continuing the work of the Madison Forward Fund — Wisconsin’s first guaranteed income program.The program gave $500 to a small group of Madison parents each month for a year for them to spend however they pleased. We chat with Dr. Michelle Robinson, chief programs and partnerships officer for the foundation, about the impact of guaranteed income and the current state of Forward Fund 2.0. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  🏠 Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this May 7th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Northwestern Mutual Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness announced last month they’re continuing the work of the Madison Forward Fund — Wisconsin’s first guaranteed income program.The program gave $500 to a small group of Madison parents each month for a year for them to spend however they pleased. We chat with Dr. Michelle Robinson, chief programs and partnerships officer for the foundation, about the impact of guaranteed income and the current state of Forward Fund 2.0. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  🏠 Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this May 7th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Northwestern Mutual Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau

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