This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD interviews the $100 Million dollar man, Van Jones, who in an upfront and bold fashion tackles the tough, grassroots questions about his political ties and intentions, his impact on Washington D.C., mainstream media, and the White House which inconspicuously made him cancel culture’s patient zero
In this revealing interview we sit down with renowned political commentator, activist, and advocator for criminal justice reform, Van Jones. The interview delves deep into aspects of Jones's professional journey, from his early radical activism days to his tenure in the Obama administration. He also provides insights into his current efforts towards prison reform, even if met with accusations of selling out. This conversation covers Jones's views on politics today, the challenges he faced in navigating bipartisan dialogues, and his intriguing encounters with influential figures. He shares his strategies and commitments to create impactful change, despite embroiled controversies and misunderstandings surrounding him. This bold, open-hearted dialogue sheds light on the reality of working towards progressive policy reform within a polarized political climate.
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Van Jones burst into the American consciousness during the 2016 presidential campaign with an unscripted, truth-telling style and an already established history of bridge-building across party lines. A longtime progressive activist with deep roots in the conservative South, Jones has made it his mission to challenge voters and viewers to stand in one another’s shoes and disagree constructively. He pushes people on both the left and the right to be better.
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This Week In White Supremacy is The 1Hood Podcast discussing the cultural effects and weekly injustices surrounding white supremacy; through intelligent, insightful commentary and often comedic conversations this podcast is geared towards adults who want to digest the latest news and events with humor and Hip-Hop.
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