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Podcast: Walter Jacobson's Perspective
Episode: Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 8-22-24: I have deep respect for Rev. Jesse Jackson
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The night before the Democrats convened their presidential convention in Chicago, there was a civil rights Rainbow PUSH convention going on in honor of the Reverend Jesse Jackson of Chicago. An event not as spectacular as the Democrats. But for me, something extra special to think about because, in Chicago politics, Reverend Jackson and I grew up together. He, as a political leader. I, as a political reporter. Over the years, we’ve had a lot to do with each other. 36 years ago, in 1984, and then again in 1988, Reverend Jackson was a candidate running for president. I was a re...