The Bakari Sellers Podcast
The Ringer
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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Jul 7, 2022 • 17min
Kadeem Hardison, From Hillman College to the Moon
Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Kadeem Hardison to discuss his iconic role in ‘A Different World’ (2:30), the hope of his new sci-fi show ‘Moonhaven’ (6:43), and what we can expect from him in the future (14:31)Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Kadeem HardisonProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 1, 2022 • 30min
Danielle Holley-Walker and the State of the Supreme Court
Bakari Sellers is joined by dean of the Howard University School of Law, Danielle Holley-Walker, to discuss the swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson (6:06), the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (6:06), and the future of Affirmative Action (16:29).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Danielle Holley-WalkerProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2022 • 30min
The Black Excellence of ‘The Chi’ With Jason Weaver
Bakari Sellers is joined by actor and singer Jason Weaver talk about a career that stretches from ‘Brewster Place’ to ‘The Chi’ (1:57), and what to expect from Season 5 of the hit Showtime show (14:32). Plus, discussing the series' unapologetic authenticity (17:17).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Jason WeaverProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2022 • 35min
The Economics of Black America With David Clunie
Bakari Sellers is joined by executive director of the Black Economic Alliance David Clunie to discuss the Biden administration’s performance thus far (3:36), energizing the Black electorate in upcoming elections (8:14), and making the case for creating better access for Black Americans into the U.S. economy (21:19).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: David ClunieProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2022 • 29min
Terrance Woodbury and Taking the Pulse of the Public
Bakari Sellers is joined by Democratic pollster and founding partner of Hit Strategies Terrance Woodbury to discuss his career in public opinion (1:00), Black voters possibly feeling “buyers remorse” with Biden administration (9:51), and the potential impact of the Supreme Court leak (14:02).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Terrance WoodburyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2022 • 25min
Chris Jones and the Plan to Govern Arkansas
Bakari Sellers is joined by Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones to discuss running against Sarah Huckabee Sanders (6:21), the governor’s role in school safety (10:43), and the plan to speak to and get the votes of former Donald Trump supporters (15:33).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Chris JonesProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2022 • 28min
Faith and Democracy with Justin Giboney
Bakari Sellers is joined by lawyer, minister and co-founder of the AND Campaign Justin Giboney to discuss the mission of the faith-based organization (3:34), doing the hard work of democracy (12:31), and addressing some of the leadership and integrity issues of religious institutions (16:49).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Justin GiboneyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 9, 2022 • 25min
Michael Griffie and the Race to Represent Michigan’s 13th District
Bakari Sellers is joined by congressional candidate Michael Griffie to discuss the path from principal to running for Michigan’s 13th district (1:10), his plan for constituent services if elected (8:29), and the political outlook of the state’s upcoming gubernatorial race (17:41). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Michael GriffieProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 2, 2022 • 27min
Food Insecurity in the Deep South With Noel Didla
Bakari Sellers is joined by professor and cochair of the Mississippi Food Policy Council Noel Didla to discuss her journey from Southeastern India to teaching at an HBCU (:50), food insecurity in the Deep South (7:23), and signs of progressive promise in the region (19:01).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Noel DidlaProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2022 • 29min
The Humanity of George Floyd With Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa
Bakari Sellers is joined by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, journalists and authors of ‘His Name Is George Floyd’, to discuss the new biography (6:33), the humanity of the man who’s death sparked a movement (11:17), and the ways he was failed by various systems (15:43).Host: Bakari SellersGuests: Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
