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
Sep 18, 2023 • 27min
Ethics and the Supreme Court With Dawn Porter
Bakari Sellers is joined by documentarian Dawn Porter to discuss her path from litigator to filmmaker (:51), her latest docuseries ‘Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court’ (4:37), and calling out the hypocrisy of Justice Clarence Thomas (9:43). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Dawn PorterProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023 • 29min
Telling the Story of Captain Robert Smalls With Michael B. Moore and Rob Edwards
Bakari Sellers is joined by screenwriter Rob Edwards and congressional candidate Michael B. Moore to discuss their graphic novel ‘Defiant: the Robert Smalls Story’ (7:41), and Edwards compares the pressure to that of writing ‘The Princess and the Frog’ in 2009 (10:26). Plus, Moore, a descendant of Smalls, talks about sharing his great-great grandfather’s story with early learners (18:17).Host: Bakari SellersGuests: Rob Edwards and Michael B. MooreProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023 • 23min
Cedric the Entertainer and His Debut Novel, ‘Flipping Boxcars’
Bakari Sellers is joined by comedy legend Cedric the Entertainer to dig into his debut novel, ‘Flipping Boxcars,’ and the inspiration behind the story (4:05). Plus, they discuss his new series, ‘Kings of BBQ,’ and the celebration of all things grilled (13:46).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Cedric the EntertainerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2023 • 22min
Kelly Burton and the Decade of Black Innovation
Bakari Sellers is joined by Kelly Burton, an author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Black Innovation Alliance, to discuss closing the racial wealth gap (2:55), break down the art of investing (6:45), and react to the discrimination lawsuit faced by Fearless Fund (11:45).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Kelly BurtonProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2023 • 30min
RICO in Georgia and the Politics of Atlanta’s "Cop City" With George Chidi
Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist George Chidi to talk Georgia’s RICO prosecution of Trump and YSL (4:10), the potential political future of Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis (10:40), and the politics around Atlanta’s Public Safety Training Center, known as "Cop City" (17:52).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: George ChidiProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023 • 20min
Jonathan Conyers and ‘I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here’
Bakari Sellers is joined by author, professional speaker, and cofounder of the Brooklyn Debate League Jonathan Conyers to discuss working with ’Humans of New York’ (3:08), his memoir ‘I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here: Finding My Voice, Finding My People, Finding My Way’ (5:28), and the ways in which being a father have shaped and changed his life (13:54).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Jonathan ConyersProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2023 • 29min
Gun Violence and 'Revisionist History’ With Malcolm Gladwell
Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist, author, and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell to discuss the eighth season of ‘Revisionist History’ and gun violence in the U.S. (2:11), and what can be done to fix the many gun-related problems in the country (18:37). Plus, they discuss the differences in how other countries handle the issue (21:42).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Malcolm GladwellProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023 • 23min
HBCU Football With Tiffany Greene
Bakari Sellers is joined by ESPN’s Tiffany Greene to discuss her journey and her advice for upcoming journalists. Then, they break down SWAC football minus Deion Sanders, NCCU’s dominance, and the future for the MEAC.Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Tiffany GreeneAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023 • 26min
Talking Documentary Filmmaking and ‘Underrated’ With Pete Nicks
Bakari Sellers is joined by director, producer, and writer Pete Nicks to discuss his journey from Howard University to documentary filmmaking (:47) before discussing his new film, 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' (9:36), and the role that Black fatherhood plays in the film and in Curry’s life (17:47).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Pete NicksProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2023 • 32min
Jeezy: A Career in Hip-Hop and ‘Adversity for Sale’
Bakari Sellers is joined legendary rapper and author Jeezy to discuss the making of ‘Trap or Die’ (:56), the new book ‘Adversity for Sale’ and his childhood growing up in Georgia (6:55), and maintaining longevity in the music industry (19:34). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: JeezyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
