Uncommon Ground with Van Jones podcast

Uncommon Ground with Van Jones

Are 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.

Are 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.

 

#54

A Thank You from Van

In this final installment of the podcast, Van thanks the Uncommon Ground community for joi... more

26 Oct 2022

03 MINS

03:47

26 Oct 2022


#53

Hope for the Democratic Party with Rep. Ritchie Torres

“Yes, the system is broken. But the solution lies not in dismantling it or burning it down... more

19 Oct 2022

47 MINS

47:08

19 Oct 2022


#52

Bonus Episode: The Future of Climate Leadership

In this season’s final bonus episode, we wanted to make sure you got a chance to hear from... more

17 Oct 2022

36 MINS

36:42

17 Oct 2022


#51

How Do Conservatives Really Feel? with Matt Schlapp

It is exceedingly rare these days for two national voices on opposite sides of the politic... more

12 Oct 2022

52 MINS

52:26

12 Oct 2022


#50

Bonus Episode: Van’s Take on Race and Privilege with Chelsea Handler

In this special bonus episode, Van moves into the guest seat for an interview with comedia... more

10 Oct 2022

37 MINS

37:03

10 Oct 2022


#49

Republican Pollster Tackles Voter Concerns with Kristen Soltis Anderson

“So many people in politics, they've all got opinions. My job is not to be about my opinio... more

05 Oct 2022

37 MINS

37:02

05 Oct 2022


#48

From Actor to Authentic Self with Adrian Grenier

"There's that quote: ‘First I was smart, and I tried to change the world. Then I got wise,... more

28 Sep 2022

41 MINS

41:31

28 Sep 2022


#47

How to Avoid Civil War in the US with William Ury

“I've seen situations, which are far worse than our situation, where the impossible became... more

21 Sep 2022

43 MINS

43:17

21 Sep 2022


#46

How to Thrive in a Changing World with Arianna Huffington

“Failure is not the opposite of success. It's a stepping stone to success. If we're lucky,... more

14 Sep 2022

38 MINS

38:43

14 Sep 2022


#45

Speak Truth to Power Like an Artivist with Aloe Blacc

“What am I going to do to create lasting positive transformation? Everyone has that opport... more

07 Sep 2022

40 MINS

40:42

07 Sep 2022


#44

Will This Republican Be the Next Black President? with Senator Tim Scott

“What's being sold today is that one side is good, and the other side is bad. That one sid... more

31 Aug 2022

39 MINS

39:19

31 Aug 2022


#43

How to Combat Anti-Asian Hate with Lisa Ling

“Because there were so few people who looked like me in my business throughout my career, ... more

24 Aug 2022

41 MINS

41:53

24 Aug 2022


#42

The Next Gen TikTok Star Reinventing the News with A.B. Burns-Tucker

“You have a bold generation now that you can tap into. Younger people. They are ready to g... more

17 Aug 2022

36 MINS

36:18

17 Aug 2022


#41

Can We Find Hope in the Face of Crisis? with Ian Bremmer

“It is very clear that we are on the precipice – two years, three years, ten years max – t... more

10 Aug 2022

42 MINS

42:28

10 Aug 2022