Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones (born September 20, 1968) is an American political analyst, media personality, lawyer, author, and civil rights advocate. [1] He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, a CNN host and contributor, and an Emmy Award winner.

3 days ago · Former Obama advisor Van Jones declared that the Democratic Party was "screwed" and trapped between two deeply unpopular factions. The CNN commentator couldn’t help but laugh at the "nightmare ...

Nov 8, 2024 · CNN pundit Van Jones says Democrats’ media strategy is a major reason Vice President Harris lost this week’s presidential election to former President Trump. “We got beat because the...

Mar 5, 2025 · CNN senior political commentators Van Jones and David Urban share their thoughts on President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.

Jul 20, 2021 · Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and world’s wealthiest man, said Tuesday after flying to the edge of space that he planned to award $100 million each to CNN contributor Van Jones and chef José...

Nov 7, 2024 · CNN senior political commentator Van Jones discusses what might have led to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in the presidential race against Donald Trump.

Van Jones is a U.S. media personality, entrepreneur and world-class changemaker. Jones has a rare track record of bringing people together to do hard things – in areas as diverse as clean energy solutions, criminal justice reform and racial inclusion in the tech sector.

Van Jones is a U.S. media personality, the founder of multiple social enterprises, and a world-class change maker. MEDIA: A three-time NY Times bestselling author, Van hosts two shows on CNN: “The Van Jones Show” and “The Redemption Project.” He is the host of CNN’s “Incarceration, Inc.” podcast series.

Feb 6, 2025 · Van Jones, on Chris Cillizza's podcast this week, commented on how underestimating Trump again and again has made media people look like idiots.

Mar 5, 2025 · CNN commentator Van Jones called President Trump’s joint address to Congress a “good show,” but accused the president of ignoring reality Tuesday night. “Trump is the master showman ...