Rev. Al Sharpton discusses how his start as a child preacher led to a fatherly relationship with the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown and being mentored by Jesse Jackson.

He explains his interest in social justice and the idea behind founding the National Action Network. He also weighs in on the 2020 race, including Mayor de Blasio’s recent bid for the White House. And he reveals the secret behind his dramatic weight loss.

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