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
Oct 30, 2023 • 27min
Redistricting and the Black Vote With Brandon Tensley
Bakari Sellers is joined by Brandon Tensley, national politics reporter at Capital B News, to discuss the South Carolina voting map Supreme Court case (7:04), state-by-state predictions of similar rulings (14:10), and whether these cases could help tip power in the House of Representatives (21:47).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Brandon TensleyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023 • 23min
Axios and the State of Media With Sara Fischer
Bakari Sellers is joined by senior media reporter at Axios Sara Fischer to discuss what makes Axios different from other outlets (1:27), the state of Fox News since Tucker Carlson’s departure (5:48), and the SAG and WGA strikes (8:16). Plus, a look at media coverage of the Biden administration (16:17).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Sara FischerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2023 • 23min
Malcolm Jenkins and ‘What Winners Won’t Tell You’
Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL All-Pro and author Malcolm Jenkins to talk about the latest generation of defensive backs in the NFL (3:38), his new memoir, ‘What Winners Won’t Tell You’ and the challenges of fatherhood (7:08). Plus, a look back at the impact of protesting in the NFL (15:46).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Malcolm JenkinsProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2023 • 29min
Marriage and Parenthood With Jada Pinkett Smith
Bakari Sellers is joined by actress, host, and author Jada Pinkett Smith to discuss her new memoir, ‘Worthy’ (:56), growing up in Baltimore (10:03), and correcting the record on what people get wrong about her (14:32). Plus, advice on navigating marriage and parenthood in the public eye (16:35).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Jada Pinkett SmithProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2023 • 22min
Discussing ‘First, Best’ With Mayor Steven L. Reed
Bakari Sellers is joined by the first Black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, Steven L. Reed, to discuss his early days at Morehouse College (:40) and his new memoir, ‘First, Best: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy From Today’s Civil Rights Movement’ (7:35).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Mayor Steven L. ReedProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023 • 27min
‘Every Shot Counts’ With Carlos Boozer
Bakari Sellers is joined by analyst and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer to discuss his new book ‘Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience’ (3:40). Plus, digging into the NBA’s most underrated (12:10), Kobe and LeBron as teammates (14:34) and the state of college basketball as a father of blue-chip recruits (19:36).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Carlos BoozerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2023 • 36min
Prostate Cancer Awareness, Plus Talkin’ Sports With Brian Custer
Bakari Sellers is joined by sports commentator Brian Custer to discuss healthy living and his battle with prostate cancer (3:23), before talking the impact of the latest massive NBA trades (11:14), surprising NFL teams at the quarter-season mark (21:40), and the Heisman trophy race (27:28).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Brian CusterProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2023 • 19min
Kevin McCarthy Ousted and What’s Next With Jonathan Martin
Bakari Sellers and political journalist Jonathan Martin react to the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House (:52), the potential future of Representative Matt Gaetz (8:37), and the impact the congressional turmoil could have on the 2024 election (13:26).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Jonathan MartinProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2023 • 25min
'Black AF History’ With Michael Harriot
Bakari Sellers is joined by political commentator and writer Michael Harriot to discuss his new book, ‘Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America’ (:51), James Brown’s importance to all forms of music (8:29), and the prospect of his book getting banned (11:22).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Michael HarriottProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2023 • 30min
Clarence, College Admissions, and Court Expansion With Elie Mystal
Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and political commentator Elie Mystal to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling (:56), the ethical disaster that is Justice Clarence Thomas (11:20), and the diverse judicial appointments of the Biden administration (18:21). Plus, the historical timeline of the court’s expansion through the years (23:49).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Elie MystalProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
