The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Bakari is joined by civil rights activist Gary Chambers to discuss where the Democrats went wrong in reaching Black voters in the Deep South (1:15), combating misinformation with new media (9:36), and James Carville’s criticism of the Democrats’ use of identity politics in the election (11:55). Then, conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton joins to help explain Donald Trump’s victory (19:19), the success of the “They/Them” political ad (30:58), and JD Vance’s future as vice president (37:12). Plus, where are the Black cabinet members (40:27)?Host: Bakari SellersGuests: Gary Chambers and Shermichael SingletonProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari is joined by writer, historian, and professor David Greenberg to discuss his new book ’John Lewis: A Life’ (2:37), Lewis’s time as the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (5:42), and the 1986 race against his friend, Julian Bond, for an open congressional seat in Georgia (10:30).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: David GreenbergProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari is joined by senior program manager of the Aspen Citizenship and American Identity Program, Désirée Jones-Smith, to give insight on the work the program does (3:51), the importance of omniculturalism (9:14), and its role in the future depending on the outcome of the 2024 election (13:32)Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Désirée Jones-SmithProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's still way too early call...BUT...Bakari Sellers, Van Lathan, and Rachel Lindsay are here to help you process what's happening, as it's happening. We Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari is joined by comedian, director, and Peabody Award-winning producer W. Kamau Bell to discuss his new political ad, "Who’s Gonna Catch Your Kid?" (:59), Black men’s support of Kamala Harris (3:48), and masculinity in the election cycle (8:54). Plus, some insight into his Showtime docuseries, 'We Need to Talk About Cosby’ (15:00).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: W. Kamau BellProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari is joined by British former intelligence officer Christopher Steele to discuss his career with the Secret Intelligence Service (:56), his new book, ‘Unredacted,’ and the so-called Steele dossier (6:00). Plus, a reaction to some of the latest intelligence news in the U.S. and abroad (12:59).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Christopher SteeleProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by businessman, TV personality, and part owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban to discuss the arc of his career (1:04), his transition to pharmaceuticals with his new business Cost Plus Drugs (4:34), and the challenge of raising good kids as a billionaire (13:19). Plus, where he stands on the electoral races in Texas and Massachusetts (15:34), why he supports Kamala Harris for president (26:22), and quick takes on the NBA and WNBA (32:53).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Mark CubanProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by Lt. Governor of Michigan Garlin Gilchrist II to discuss early voting turnout in the state’s biggest city, Detroit (1:19), expectations from Black men as a voting bloc (9:59), and the electoral outlook for the rest of the state (17:45). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist IIProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari is joined by anchor and host of CNN NewsNight Abby Phillip to reflect on her experience hosting the show for the past year (2:58), Kamala Harris’ non-traditional media strategy (8:38), and Barack Obama’s comments towards Black male voters (13:01). Plus, a comparison of the media’s coverage of Trump’s gaffe’s and those of Biden (22:15).  Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Abby PhillipProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari is joined by April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), to discuss the idea of building a modern day labor movement (4:54), dealing with the movement's historical and present relationship with race (6:29), and the state of college athletics and the future of collective bargaining in student athletics (8:30). Plus, her decision to endorse Kamala Harris for president (10:12), and the republican ticket’s relationship with unions (11:48).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: April VerrettProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices