Inside the Conversation: Universal Basic Employment on Battleground Ohio

In Episode 16 of Battleground Ohio, UBE Founder and CEO Devin Cotten shares the vision behind Universal Basic Employment and why he believes access to meaningful, living-wage work should be a cornerstone of anti-poverty policy. The conversation explores how UBE's employer-driven model aligns public resources with private-sector jobs, creating better outcomes for workers, businesses, and taxpayers while reducing long-term reliance on public assistance. By challenging conventional approaches to economic mobility, the episode offers a compelling look at how bold, evidence-based policy can reshape the future of work in Ohio and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C4it4lTwAM