The Bakari Sellers Podcast
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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.
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Sep 22, 2022 • 19min
Cheri Beasley and Inspiring Voters of North Carolina
Bakari Sellers is joined by former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and candidate for U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley to discuss reproductive rights and criminal justice reform (2:12), her messaging to young voters (7:25), and the game plan for inspiring Black voter turnout in the state (9:56).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Cheri BeasleyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022 • 32min
‘The Color of Care’ With Dr. Carmen Green
Bakari Sellers is joined by the dean of the CUNY School of Medicine at CCNY, Dr. Carmen Green to discuss racial disparities in health and medicine (:50), why she chose pain management as a specialty (8:27), and the importance of the new documentary ‘The Color of Care’ in exposing systemically substandard healthcare (15:27).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Dr. Carmen GreenProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022 • 26min
‘Queen Sugar’ and Responsibility in Accepting Roles With Omar Dorsey
Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Omar Dorsey to discuss his role as Hollywood in ‘Queen Sugar’ (3:40), the potential legacy of the hit show (14:43), and the acting roles he has on the horizon (19:56).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Omar DorseyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2022 • 21min
‘Katrina Babies’ With Edward Buckles
DEK: Bakari Sellers is joined by director Edward Buckles to discuss the HBO Max documentary ‘Katrina Babies’ (3:57), the resiliency of the community impacted by Hurricane Katrina (7:13), and what to expect next in what’s already a promising career (15:17)Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Edward BucklesProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2022 • 20min
‘America Made Me a Black Man’ With Boyah Farah
Bakari Sellers is joined by Somali-born writer Boyah Farah to discuss moving to the U.S. to escape war (:33), how racism can be a bonding experience for the diaspora (3:43), and how writing ‘America Made Me a Black Man’ changed his self-identity (10:00).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Boyah FarahProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2022 • 26min
Winning the Fiscal Future With Sec. Marty Walsh
Bakari Sellers is joined by U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to discuss Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan (3:45), the state of the job market and inflation (9:16), and what the Department of Labor is doing to increase equity for the Black community (15:37).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Marty WalshProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1, 2022 • 32min
Walking in Joy With Jenifer Lewis
Bakari Sellers is joined by iconic actress Jenifer Lewis to discuss thriving in the entertainment industry for decades (1:00), writing ‘Walking in My Joy’ to spread laughter (11:57), plus, self-reflection and self-care during a pandemic (16:05).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Jenifer LewisProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2022 • 23min
'Relative Justice' With Judge Rhonda Wills
Bakari Sellers is joined by Judge Rhonda Wills of the nationally syndicated ‘Relative Justice’ to discuss inspiring young Black girls to practice law (3:31), the legal disputes between family members that have been featured (6:18), and the help people receive after appearing on the show (13:36).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Judge Rhonda WillsProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2022 • 29min
A Cancel Culture Discussion With Wesley Donehue
Bakari Sellers is joined by CEO of Push Digital and author Wesley Donehue to discuss the campaign agency’s work (3:04), his new book ‘Under Fire: 13 Rules for Surviving Cancel Culture’ (7:16), and navigating life after being “cancelled” himself (15:53).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Wesley DonehueProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2022 • 29min
Gary Chambers and an Authentic Campaign for Congress
Bakari Sellers is joined by Louisiana candidate for U.S. Senate Gary Chambers to discuss the enthusiasm around his campaign (7:16), his plan to utilize power for cannabis reform in Congress (9:30), and messaging the recent democratic victories to voters (20:21)Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Gary ChambersProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
