Fifth & Mission Political activist, TV host and author Van Jones
Oct 26, 2023
Political activist, TV host and author Van Jones shares his early days as a political activist, his friendship with Prince, and his new book. He discusses his journey from activism to advocacy, stopping the construction of a super prison for juveniles, and meeting an idol in person. The podcast also includes a discussion on Bernie Sanders, the Clintons, and the political nature of everything.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Activism to Advocacy
02:05 • 9min
Stopping the Construction of a Super Prison for Juveniles
11:15 • 15min
The Purple One's Call
25:54 • 9min
An Unlikely Pairing: Meeting an Idol and Debating in Real Life
34:45 • 3min
Bernie versus Hillary
37:49 • 10min
Discussion on Van Jones' New Book and the Political Nature of Everything
47:24 • 2min