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
Apr 10, 2023 • 24min
Unbreakable: Jay Glazer on the NFL and Tackling Depression
Bakari Sellers is joined by NFL insider Jay Glazer to discuss the latest news in the 2023 offseason (6:29), his book ‘Unbreakable’ and building mental wellness (10:27). Plus, the role that self-care plays in the lives of pro athletes (18:25).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Jay GlazerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 6, 2023 • 23min
Nikki Fried on Florida Politics and Rebuilding the Democratic Brand
Bakari Sellers is joined by chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Nikki Fried, to discuss running for governor in the 2022 election (3:13), her time serving as the agriculture commissioner of Florida (9:42), and what the Democratic Party needs to do to win Florida back (12:29)Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Nikki FriedProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3, 2023 • 23min
Amanda Tyler and the Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Bakari Sellers is joined by Amanda Tyler, author and professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, to discuss Donald Trump’s unprecedented legal troubles (4:12), co-authoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s final book, ‘Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue’ (7:54), and life lessons learned during the final months of Ginsburg’s life (15:40).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Amanda TylerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2023 • 25min
Authenticity and Comedy With Sherri Shepherd
Bakari Sellers is joined by actress, comedian, and author Sherri Shepherd to discuss her early days in stand-up (:41), her comedy Mount Rushmore (9:33), and being her authentic self while hosting ‘Sherri’ (11:29).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Sherri ShepherdProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2023 • 23min
Dr. Zakiya Ellis and the Future of Higher Education
Bakari Sellers is joined by principal at Education Counsel and former New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Zakiya Ellis to discuss the future of higher education access for Black students (4:15), the prospect of student debt relief (11:58), and reacting to Florida’s new bill that would ban diversity and inclusion programs (17:15).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Dr. Zakiya EllisProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023 • 23min
Daymond John on the Origins of FUBU and Black Entrepreneurship
Bakari Sellers is joined by FUBU founder and CEO—and ‘Shark Tank’ cohost—Daymond John to discuss the beginnings of the iconic brand (1:09), supporting Black entrepreneurs (8:52), and his new children’s book ‘Little Daymond Learns to Earn’ (17:08).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Daymond JohnProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2023 • 25min
HBCUs and Funding Disparities With Denise Smith
Bakari Sellers is joined by HBCU advocate and senior fellow, higher education at The Century Foundation Denise Smith to discuss the importance of public HBCU’s (4:31), the funding disparities between HBCUs and PWIs (7:54), and what lawmakers can do to lessen the gaps and increase equity (12:29).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Denise SmithProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023 • 24min
Ari Shapiro and ‘The Best Strangers in the World’
Bakari Sellers is joined by author, journalist, and host of NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ Ari Shapiro to discuss his first book, ‘The Best Strangers in the World’ (3:37), accidentally becoming an early face of same-sex marriage (11:05), and his life as a member of the band Pink Martini (14:21).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Ari ShapiroProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023 • 26min
The Present and Future of Police Reform With Paul Butler
Bakari Sellers is joined by criminal justice scholar Paul Butler to discuss how growing up in Chicago formed his views on policing (:45), disappointment in the Biden administration’s lack of progress on reform (13:20), and the work being done by the January 6 congressional committee (15:33).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Paul ButlerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 9, 2023 • 22min
The Legacy of Chicago Mayors and Filmmaking with Raymond Lambert
Bakari Sellers is joined by producer and filmmaker Raymond Lambert to discuss the film ‘Punch 9 for Harold Washington’ (2:13), the influence of Harold Washington on Barack Obama’s career (8:45), and the path to getting documentary films financed and made (13:15).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Raymond LambertProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
