Is Washington fixing the childcare crisis or creating a high-cost entitlement that discourages work?

Pelican Institute Senior Vice President Erin Bendily, Ph.D., joins Newell to break down her latest article on a controversial proposal out of D.C. sending up to $9,000 in government checks to stay-at-home parents by reallocating federal welfare and childcare funds. While helping families manage rising costs is a noble goal, Erin argues that cutting direct checks creates a dependency trap rather than a pathway to long-term prosperity.