Jesse Jackson Jr.
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Jesse Jackson Jr. has been mentioned in one podcast episode on PBD Podcast (Jan 2026). Cohen says he co-authored a proposed clemency/rights-restoration initiative with Jesse Jackson Jr., framing it as a major motivation to seek a meeting with Trump.
Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. is an American former politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district from 1995 until his resignation in 2012. Before entering Congress, Jackson was active in the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and the Democratic National Committee. As a member of the House of Representatives, he served on the House Appropriations Committee and worked on a broad range of legislative issues.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on PBD Podcast |
| Role | Former U.S. Representative (Illinois); political figure |
| Affiliation | U.S. House of Representatives (former) |
Who talks about Jesse Jackson Jr. on podcasts?
Jesse Jackson Jr. came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on PBD Podcast.
- Who Is Michael Cohen? | PBD 728 on PBD Podcast (Jan 2026)
What is Jesse Jackson Jr. mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Michael Cohen