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
May 22, 2023 • 20min
The Launch of Tim Scott’s Presidential Bid With Caitlin Byrd
Bakari Sellers is joined by Caitlin Byrd, senior politics reporter at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina, to discuss Senator Tim Scott’s presidential announcement (2:46), what distinguishes the senator from the rest of the field (7:52), and his chances of attracting Black voters to the Republican Party (10:25).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Caitlin ByrdProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2023 • 32min
Kara Swisher on Diversity in Tech and the Gerontocracy of U.S. Politics
Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Kara Swisher to discuss the evolution of covering the tech business since the early days of the internet (2:15), the positives of artificial intelligence (6:37), and the prospect of a 2024 election with two elderly candidates (14:25). Plus the evolution of Elon Musk (16:32).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Kara SwisherProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2023 • 29min
The State of the Economy and Banking With Dion Rabouin
Bakari Sellers is joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Rabouin to discuss his journey from entertainment to finance news (:58), ways in which the crypto crash impacted Black people (7:50), and how Black-owned banks have fared amid the widespread failures of larger banks (22:12).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Dion RabouinProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2023 • 22min
Life Beyond Likes and the Importance of Real-World Friendships with Isa Watson
Bakari Sellers is joined by author and founder and CEO of Squad Isa Watson to discuss the burgeoning social media platform (2:38) and her new book ‘Life Beyond Likes’ (5:35), plus advice for parents raising kids in the age of social media (14:03).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Isa WatsonProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2023 • 23min
Molly Jong-Fast on Dianne Feinstein and Joe Biden’s 2024 Campaign
Bakari Sellers is joined by writer, journalist, and podcaster Molly Jong-Fast to discuss Senator Diane Feinstein and calls for her to resign amid health concerns (4:48). Then they talk about expectations for President Joe Biden’s upcoming campaign (12:13) and the unfair criticisms of VP Kamala Harris (15:32).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Molly Jong-FastProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 4, 2023 • 24min
Discussing ‘Growing Up Mixed’ With W. Kamau Bell
Bakari Sellers is joined by comedian W. Kamau Bell to react to Roy Wood Jr.’s set at the White House Correspondents' dinner (2:36), and discuss his new HBO documentary, ‘1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed’ (6:48). Plus, discussing the importance of representation on TV (16:30).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: W. Kamau BellProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2023 • 27min
Panama Jackson’s ‘True-ish Black Stories’ and Talking Freaknik
Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and podcaster Panama Jackson to discuss his ‘Dear Culture’ podcast series ‘True-ish Black Stories’ (5:21), Deion Sanders and the "savior complex" (14:22), and the conversation surrounding the upcoming documentary about Freaknik (16:14).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Panama JacksonProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023 • 26min
NBA Legend Spencer Haywood on Today’s Stars and Life After Basketball
Bakari Sellers is joined by NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood to discuss the 1971 Supreme Court decision on NBA draft eligibility (4:15), his and former Lakers’ opinions on the HBO show ‘Winning Time’ (11:47), and competing with and beating the greats of the 1980s (18:45).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Spencer HaywoodProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023 • 27min
Joyce Vance on the Abortion Pill Ruling and Donald Trump’s Legal Troubles
Bakari Sellers is joined by law professor and NBC legal analyst Joyce Vance to discuss the abortion pill ruling in Texas (2:25), Donald Trump's arrest and indictment (11:12), and what Trump’s legal troubles could mean for his presidential candidacy (22:37).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Joyce VanceProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023 • 27min
April Ryan on LSU’S White House Visit and the 2024 Election
Bakari Sellers is joined by White House correspondent April Ryan to discuss the LSU women’s basketball team’s much-publicized White House visit (4:22), the impact of Kamala Harris’s visit to Africa (9:05), and the outlook of the 2024 election (17:41).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: April RyanProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
