MSNBC All In With Chris Hayes January 27, 2022 08:54:00
As "the new york times" puts it, a study that provided poor mothers with cash stipends for the first year of their children's lives appears to have changed brain activity in ways associated with stronger cognitive development. there are caveats, as the changes were modest and it remains to be seen whether these changes in brain activity lead to better cognitive skills. but this is pretty cut and dry. giving families direct payments helps families and stops those from struggling needlessly, but it also appears to assist in the brain development of those impacted. our next guest is dr. kimberly ...