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
Jun 26, 2023 • 23min
Joel Anderson and ‘Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas’
Bakari Sellers is joined by Joel Anderson, a Slate writer and the host of the ‘Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas’ podcast, to discuss his start in journalism (00:29) and the impact of fewer local newspapers (03:44), before delving into why Joel wanted to focus on Thomas, how he became a conservative, and his relationship with his family (06:56).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Joel AndersonProducer: Eduardo OcampoExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023 • 25min
Danielle R. Holley on the Supreme Court and the Future of Affirmative Action
Bakari Sellers is joined by the dean of Howard University School of Law, Danielle R. Holley, to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent rulings regarding Alabama’s congressional maps and the Native American adoption law (01:39) and the expected reversal of affirmative action by the court (04:34). They then talk about what to expect from the court in regard to issues such as student loan debt and about Danielle’s appointment to be the next president of Mount Holyoke College (16:09).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Danielle R. HolleyProducer: Eduardo OcampoExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2023 • 29min
Benjamin Watson and ‘Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice’
Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL tight end and VP of strategic relationships with Human Coalition to discuss his pro-life activism (4:02), his new book ‘The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice’ (6:09), and the path forward for pro-life organizations in a post-Roe v. Wade country (18:37).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Benjamin WatsonProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 15, 2023 • 27min
‘An Amerikan Family’ With Santi Elijah Holley
Bakari Sellers is joined by author Santi Elijah Holley to discuss his new book ‘An Amerikan Family: the Shakurs and the Nation They Created’ (2:26), ways in which the Harlem Black Panthers filled a void following Malcolm X’s assassination (8:56), and reframing Tupac Shakur in the context of such an influential family (16:17).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Santi Elijah HolleyProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2023 • 27min
Matt Katz and the Biggest Anti-Trumper in the GOP Race
Bakari Sellers is joined by WNYC journalist and author Matt Katz to discuss Chris Christie’s appeal as a Trump alternative to the GOP (5:57), the former governor’s relationship with the former president (14:08), and Christie’s potential policy priorities (19:46). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Matt KatzProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 8, 2023 • 26min
‘For the Culture’ With Marcus Collins
Bakari Sellers is joined by CSO at Wieden+Kennedy New York and professor at the University of Michigan Marcus Collins to discuss working digital strategy for Beyoncé (:57), the art of cultural translation (6:26), and his new book, “For the Culture” (13:37).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Marcus CollinsProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 6, 2023 • 25min
Celebrating Black Music With Justin Richmond
Bakari Sellers is joined by producer and cohost of the music podcast ‘Broken Record’ Justin Richmond to discuss connecting with Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell (6:01), celebrating Black Music History Month all year long (10:28), and his new business podcast, ‘Started From the Bottom’ (11:56).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Justin RichmondProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 1, 2023 • 26min
Errin Haines on The 19th* and the 2024 Election
Bakari Sellers is joined by Errin Haines, journalist and editor at large for The 19th*, to discuss the pending end of affirmative action (2:45), the hypocrisy around ethics and Justice Clarence Thomas (9:56), and the media’s focus on small-town, white voters leading up to elections (12:53).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Errin HainesProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2023 • 35min
Donovan X. Ramsey and When Crack Was King’
Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and author Donovan X. Ramsey to discuss his new book ‘When Crack Was King’ (4:46), the true history of the crack era and the role of the CIA (12:38), and the impact of the war on drugs on the Black community (20:26).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Donovan X. RamseyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2023 • 28min
Marcus Spears on Ja Morant, Locker Room Culture, and the State of Football
Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL defensive end and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears to discuss Ja Morant and cultural influence (2:41), the 2023 NFL offseason (9:35), and the outlook of the upcoming college football season (15:03).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Marcus SpearsProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
