You 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 follow more of LaTonya’s creative and inspiring work at https://www.aboveallodds.org/.

This episode uses audio clips from the 8-part docuseries PHILLY D.A. which features LaTonya, courtesy of Independent Lens. Watch PHILLY D.A. on the PBS video app with PBS Passport.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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