Uncommon Ground with Van Jones

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Being a Bridge with Bishop T.D. Jakes Nov 03, 2021

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“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.

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Finding Forgiveness with Deepak Chopra Oct 27, 2021

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“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 may be played and answered on a future episode of Uncommon Ground!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building Tables (Not Walls) with Chef José Andrés Oct 27, 2021

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“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 are not willing to cross when it comes to getting things done.

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 may be played and answered on a future episode of Uncommon Ground!

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Introducing: Uncommon Ground with Van Jones Oct 13, 2021

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Van 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: amazon.com/uncommonground.

New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday.

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