A radical form of wealth distribution is gaining ground - here's where 5 major US politicians stand

A radical form of wealth distribution that's been gaining popularity over the past couple years.

It's known as universal basic income, and it involves paying every citizen a standard amount of money just for being alive.

Advocates claim the system could help reduce poverty and $4 due to job automation. Skeptics claim the idea would cause people to stop working, producing a lazy society that lacks community or drive.

Basic income is still a niche idea, but a handful of politicians have weighed in. Here's how the conversation is taking shape.