Up Close with Chris Tinney

Up Close with Chris Tinney

The United States operates a poverty management system—a fragmented network of aid and services where no one is responsible for actually lifting people out of poverty. But what if we could replace this outdated model with a poverty alleviation system that helps people achieve lasting economic mobility? Creating a Poverty-Alleviation System requires a holistic approach that brings together economic development, business leaders, and service providers to align resources and create real pathways out of poverty. To break the cycle of poverty once and for all, we need systems-level change, not just isolated programs. Every week, Poverty Ends Here brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and advocates to explore innovative strategies that go beyond managing poverty—to eradicating it. As automation and artificial intelligence continue to disrupt labor markets, Universal Basic Income (UBI) may become inevitable. With robots and AI rapidly becoming more efficient than humans in many industries, we must rethink economic policies to ensure everyone has access to financial stability and opportunity. Your host, Chris Tinney, is a seasoned broadcaster and social impact leader with over two decades of experience tackling the systemic barriers that keep people in poverty. With a unique, informative, and conversational approach, Chris delves into proven programs, cutting-edge research, and success stories from communities leading the way in economic transformation.

Episodes

October 15, 2024 36 mins

Excerpt from Scott's upcoming book
After more than four decades of work in this field, I know that we, as a nation, have everything we need to end poverty. We know what programs work, what systemic barriers must be eliminated, and what service gaps need filling. We know what people need so they can safely leave public assistance programs and secure and retain good jobs. We know how to scale programs that work, and we kn...

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Up Close with Chris Tinney introduces you to today’s thought leaders, social entrepreneurs, and activists making a difference in their communities and around the world and, more importantly, ways you can take action to be part of the solution!

Join like-minded people every Tuesday as we share the news that matters and hear from socially responsible CEOs, Nonprofits, and Social Activists who share their unique perspe...

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January 13, 2018 30 mins
GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) are organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering, or GE. This relatively new science creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.

Don't miss your chance to get the facts on GMO's Come listen or call in and as...
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November 4, 2017 47 mins
Dead Doctors Don't Lie has sold more than 300 MILLION COPIES! The Author, Dr. Joel WallachThe wrote that best-selling book to declare the truths about natural, whole food nutrition and has battled the government for the right to speak about the health benefits of natural whole food nutrition products.

Since that time Dr. Joel Wallach has become the most sought-after guests and speakers on the subject. He is also th...
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Forget what you thought you already knew about our small planet. Dave Gardner the Director of Growth Busters share how we must learn to live more sustainably or risk serious consequences. This is an interview that I went into thinking I had a grasp of the topic, but I was wrong. Gardner will challenge you with facts and ideas you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Dave Gardner is the Director of Gr...
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September 29, 2017 29 mins
The mission of The Humane League, why we exist, is to reduce animal suffering by inspiring change at all levels. This sense of purpose drives every action in our unrelenting march forward for animals.

On this episode, we speak with Jon Camp.Jon is the Vice President of Grassroots, overseeing all grassroots program work and developing The Humane League’s national activist network. He resides in the Washington, DC met...
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September 26, 2017 53 mins
When I was a stockbroker specialized in socially responsible investments and investing. At the time most people didn't know what socially responsible investing (SRI) meant.

How we spend our money has a huge impact on the world. At the very least it can have a direct and powerful impact on how companies conduct business. Today's guest, Dean Tinney, has more than 30 years experience in originating, allocating, and man...
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September 25, 2017 33 mins
We first spoke with Bruce Perlowin the CEO of Hemp, Inc. (OTC symbol HEMP) back in July. Today we circle back and find out more about the first publicly traded company to focus on building and promoting the hemp industry.

In the past year, Hemp Inc. has planted hemp and opened one first seed to a finished product processing plant in the USA. This is a revolutionary time in the hemp industry and Bruce's perspective i...
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) originally aired 11/17/2015. I am adding it to my podcast because it is more important today as it was then. It has been one of my most popular shows at ChrisTinney.com

This show is to introduce the Black Lives Matter movement to people that may (like me) not have people they can ask in their life. That alone says a lot about why this show is so needed, yes?

When you hear my guests y...
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Monsanto doesn't want you to listen to this show! GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) are organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering, or GE. This relatively new science creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Don't miss this interview Caroline ...
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This week we get Up Close with Dannion Brinkley. Dannion has died three times giving him one of the most unique perspectives on life and life after death and is one of the most sought-after speakers and an International best selling Author. He'll be sharing about his near-death experiences and his work with dying veterans through his nonprofit, "The Twilight Brigade". We'll also get an advance look at his upcoming book, "1...
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Food Not Bombs has proven to be an effective project for social change. For the past 35 years, volunteers have served the homeless vegan and vegetarian meals around the world. Often described as a movement it all began when the first volunteers were arrested for feeding the homeless. In this episode we get Up Cose with Keith McHenry, Co-Founder of Food Not Bombs and Author of "Hungry for Peace". Keith will share how it all...
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I first discovered Circles USA while traveling the country serving the homeless with Spread Peace USA. I had become discouraged. The winter was ending, and several of our Homeless Friend's had died on the streets that winter. More than 36,000 homeless people had died on the streets in America that year. I was looking for answers. One of my homeless friends handed me a book and asked me to be his Ally. I didn't know what he...
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September 19, 2017 47 mins
Many people really don’t understand what it means to be vegan. It’s not just a diet or a list of rules. It’s a joyous way to live and will give you a feeling of connectedness that you might otherwise never experience. I’ve been vegan for 15 years. That’s me in the picture on the left. Becoming Vegan happened naturally for me as I came to truly understand we are all connected, we are all one and our choices really do matter...
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This week we get Up Close with the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, Dr. Chad Nelson. Thirty years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about the health risks associated with environmental threats posed by escalating coastal development at their favorite surf spot and they took action. Not even they could have envisioned the history they were making when they succeeded in protecting their beloved ...
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