Jesse Jackson: The Last of the 60s Giants

Hey — we just lost a giant: Reverend Jesse Jackson. In this episode we look back at a life that started in the 60s, the balcony on that terrible day, the Rainbow Coalition, presidential runs, and a lifetime of pushing tough issues into the mainstream.

He wasn’t perfect, but he did the work — organizing, inspiring young people, and forcing the party and the country to listen. Pull up a chair, let’s remember him honestly and celebrate what he made possible.