The Bakari Sellers Podcast
The Bakari Sellers Podcast tackles the most pressing current events through conversations and interviews with high profile guests. Building upon his experience in South Carolina government and politics and his experience as a lawyer, Sellers will talk to his guests about all topics from the world of politics, including the 2020 election, the movement for racial equality in the US, and much more.
Latest episodes
Dec 7, 2023 • 31min
Military and Foreign Policy With Rep. Mikie Sherrill
Bakari Sellers is joined by U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill to discuss her journey from the armed forces to Congress (1:22), potential solutions for the war in Gaza (12:52), and the impact Senator Tommy Tuberville has had on the U.S. military (19:05).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Mikie SherrillProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023 • 29min
Steve Inskeep on Lessons From Lincoln and ‘Differ We Must’
Bakari Sellers is joined by author and journalist Steve Inskeep to discuss his new book, ‘Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America’ (8:46); compare responses to 19th-century demographic changes to today (11:57); and talk about the lessons the Biden administration could learn from the Lincoln presidency (15:40).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Steve InskeepProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023 • 27min
‘South to Black Power’ With Charles Blow
Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist, commentator and op-ed columnist for the New York Times to discuss the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South (:53), defining the American South (10:31), and the new documentary film ‘South to Black Power’ (13:24).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Charles BlowProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2023 • 20min
Gelila Bekele and Telling Tyler Perry’s Story
Bakari Sellers is joined by director Gelila Bekele to discuss her journey from modeling to filmmaking (1:10), and her new documentary chronicling the life of Tyler Perry, ‘Maxine’s Baby’ (6:49).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Gelila BekelaProducer: Donnie Becham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2023 • 20min
Terace Garnier and ‘No Longer Silent’
Bakari Sellers is joined by Miss International World 2023 and author Terace Garnier to discuss her memoir, ‘No Longer Silent’ (4:13), in which she writes about overcoming trauma and combating assault in the U.S. military (6:19).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Terace GarnierProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2023 • 25min
Life, Boxing, and ‘Killing the Image’ With Andre Ward
Bakari Sellers is joined by former boxing champion and author Andre Ward to discuss his memoir ‘Killing the Image: A Champion’s Journey of Faith, Fighting, and Forgiveness’ (5:14), the origin of his nickname S.O.G., “Son of God” (11:05), and overcoming the pitfalls of substance abuse (12:56). Plus, a look at the current landscape of boxing (16:40).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Andre WardProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2023 • 28min
Doug Melville and America’s ‘Invisible Generals’
Bakari Sellers is joined by author, Doug Melville to discuss his book about his family, and America’s first Black generals, ‘Invisible Generals’ (2:38), telling stories of the U.S.’s Black veterans (8:21) and the process of putting his family’s story on paper (15:37).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Doug MelvilleProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 9, 2023 • 24min
Philip Lewis on Uplifting Stories and Growing Up in Detroit
Bakari Sellers is joined by Philip Lewis, senior editor at HuffPost, to discuss reporting for a legacy digital outlet (3:21), how growing up in Detroit shaped his perspective (6:44), and takeaways from the 2023 elections (8:55).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Philip LewisSenior Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6, 2023 • 27min
Explaining the News With Peter Kafka
Bakari Sellers is joined by senior correspondent at Vox Media to discuss the platform’s method of covering the news (2:52), his reporting on the site formerly known as Twitter, and the podcast ‘Land of the Giants’ (6:05). Plus, the evolution of billionaires (18:55).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Peter KafkaProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 2, 2023 • 28min
Lodriguez Murray and Investment in HBCUs
Bakari Sellers is joined by Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at UNCF Lodriguez Murray to discuss the issues facing private HBCUs (7:01), federal funding and enrollment growth at schools (11:18), and the tough but rewarding work done by UNCF (21:17).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Lodriguez MurrayProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
