Anna Temkin

Jesse Jackson, the civil rights firebrand, preacher, and two-time presidential candidate rose from segregated South Carolina to the front lines of America’s fight for justice. Marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson transformed protest into political power, inspiring generations and paved the way to the first black president. We take a look at his influential, and controversial life.Guest: Anna Temkin, deputy obituary editor, The Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Dave Creasey and Julia Webster.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Rev Jesse Jackson obituary: civil rights campaignerClips: CBS, NPR, ITV, WCNC, BBC, The Obama White House, ThamesTV.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Temkin, Deputy Obituaries Editor at The Times, and Ed Potton, Arts Commissioning Editor at The Times, discuss the complex legacy of Robert Redford. They explore his rise to fame with "Butch Cassidy", his versatility in roles and collaborations, and rejection of Hollywood glamour in favor of environmental commitments. The conversation highlights his pivotal role in founding the Sundance Film Festival, which revolutionized independent cinema. As they unravel Redford's enigmatic persona, they reflect on family tragedies that shaped his private life.