Uncommon Ground with Van Jones
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 237 ratingsAre you concerned about the future? Tired of divisiveness? Join political commentator and changemaker Van Jones on a journey to find unifying solutions to our country’s biggest problems. Each week, Van and his guests explore topics that affect us all—from climate change to prison reform, from voting rights to political polarization. In Uncommon Ground with Van Jones, you’ll hear inspiring, hopeful and unique perspectives on what it takes to create meaningful change and foster productive dialogue in a divided nation.
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Friendship Against the Odds with Meghan McCain
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB“Civility is key to civilization.” In this episode Van talks with Meghan McCain, columnist for The Daily Mail, author, and former co-host of The View, about the importance of recognizing the good in each political party and respecting those who have different perspectives. Van and Meghan’s friendship shows us that people with political differences can still come together to form meaningful relationships — and this conversation is a good guide for anyone looking to connect with a lov...
Moving Forward with Andrew Yang
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat if we start taxing the robots? What if we eliminate closed primary elections? What if we launch a new political party? In the fifth episode of Uncommon Ground, Van sits down with that supernova of solutions, Andrew Yang. During the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, Yang was a fount of fresh thinking -- including his proposal to give every American $1,000 a month. In this conversation, Yang proves he is just getting started. He’s continuing to push FORWARD a whole new slate of cr...
Turning Pain into Purpose with LaTonya Myers
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBYou may not have heard of LaTonya Myers — at least not yet. But Van Jones bets your heart and soul will be uplifted by discovering her story today. In the fourth episode of Uncommon Ground, Van sits down with the trailblazing young activist — who just won the Reebok International Human Rights Award for her incredible work to uplift urban communities. LaTonya has turned her pain into purpose, working to improve the lives of folks in her community of Philadelphia and beyond. You can f...
Being a Bridge with Bishop T.D. Jakes
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB“In retrospect, we love our heroes. In real time they’re always controversial.” In the third episode of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones, Bishop T.D. Jakes--renowned pastor, author and filmmaker--talks with Van about what it takes to build understanding, maintain perspective, and bridge our ever-increasing divides, while keeping our souls strong. New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday. Have a question for Van? Call 347-770-2785 and leave him a...
Finding Forgiveness with Deepak Chopra
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB“You forgive not because the other deserves forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.” In this episode, Deepak Chopra, prolific author and renowned advocate for alternative medicine, talks with Van about conscious communication, forgiveness, compassion, and what it means to really work for peace. New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday. Have a question for Van? Call 347-770-2785 and leave him a voicemail. Your question will be recorded and ...
Building Tables (Not Walls) with Chef José Andrés
October 27, 2021 04:50 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB“If I can feed people in the good times, why can I not put my talents to use to serve people in the not so good times?” In their first conversation since each receiving Jeff Bezos’ Courage & Civility Award — a $100,000,000 grant to further their charitable efforts — Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, sits down with Van for this premiere episode of Uncommon Ground. They discuss disaster relief, helping others as a way to help ourselves, and the boundaries we are and ...
Introducing: Uncommon Ground with Van Jones
October 13, 2021 12:30 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBVan Jones is on a journey to find unifying solutions to our country’s biggest problems. Each week, he'll explore topics that affect us all—from climate change, to prison reform, to voting rights, to cancel culture. You’ll hear inspiring, hopeful and unique perspectives on what it takes to create meaningful change from guests like Deepak Chopra, Andrew Yang, LaTonya Myers and José Andrés. Listen to Uncommon Ground with Van Jones on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts: amaz...