Ben Jealous
Executive Director of the Sierra Club U.S. Former head of the NAACP, he discusses renewable energy, tariffs, and the future of manufacturing in the U.S.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 37min
Renewables Were Bringing Jobs Back to the U.S., 'Drill Baby Drill' Will Not - with Ben Jealous
Ben Jealous, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club U.S. and former NAACP leader, shares insights on the accelerating decline of oil and gas demand. He emphasizes the importance of renewable energy for job creation and economic stability, revealing how investing in green energy can combat inflation. Jealous addresses the need for collaborative efforts in Canadian renewable growth and highlights the rising public support for sustainable practices over fossil fuels. He offers an optimistic outlook on America’s potential manufacturing revival through green initiatives.
Mar 10, 2023 • 37min
Episode 99: Ben Jealous
Ben Jealous, Executive Director of the Sierra Club and former NAACP president, shares insights from his book, *Never Forget Our People Were Always Free*. He reflects on his childhood experiences that shaped his activism and the importance of heritage in today's civil rights movements. Interesting stories of unexpected family connections surface at a Renaissance gathering, emphasizing reconciliation and identity. Jealous also discusses the intersection of race, mass incarceration, and the necessity for cross-political coalitions to address systemic injustices.
