The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Bakari Sellers is joined by TargetSmart CEO Tom Bonier to unpack some of the criticism aimed at pollsters since 2016 (1:14), the Democratic outlook in midterm elections while reproductive rights are in jeopardy (5:09), plus a preview of some key gubernatorial races (16:40).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Tom BonierProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalists Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns to discuss their new book ‘This Will Not Pass’ and the social/political climate of 2020 (6:52), Vice President Harris’ role in the Biden administration (12:02), and the evolution of Joe Manchin and Joe Biden’s relationship (20:42).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Jonathan Martin and Alex BurnsProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by author and writer of HBO’s ‘We Own This City’ D. Watkins to discuss his journey from the streets to the writer’s room (00:43), understanding Baltimore through television (5:40), and the real-life corruption of the city’s Gun Trace Task Force (11:54).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: D. WatkinsProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by actor and star of ABC’s 'Wonder Years,' Dulé Hill, to discuss his journey from acting as ‘The Tap Dance Kid’ (2:14), to revisiting ‘The Wonder Years’ as a Black coming-of-age story (9:12). Plus, a discussion of the ingredients to making a lasting television show (19:42).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Dulé HillProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by actor, activist, and 4-time NBA champion John Salley to discuss his career after basketball (:42), his ventures into veganism and the cannabis industry (6:22), and starring in the new Disney+ film ‘Sneakerella’ (14:49).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: John SalleyProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by former Houston council member Amanda Edwards to discuss a career that’s led her to the mayoral race in Houston, TX (0:44), the continuing fight for reproductive rights (7:30), and why she's the right candidate for the city of Houston (15:27). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Amanda EdwardsProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump joins Bakari Sellers to discuss the case of Patrick Lyoya, policy changes in Orlando, and the argument against banning menthol cigarettes. They emphasize the impact of biased banking, de-escalation in police encounters, excessive force, policy efforts in Florida, and the racial implications and potential profiling of banning menthol cigarettes.

Bakari Sellers is joined by comedian and author Tyler Merritt to discuss his book “I Take My Coffee Black” (2:16), his personal preference in a pastor (5:13), and the art of writing humor naturally (16:49). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Tyler MerrittProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by former Kentucky state representative Charles Booker to discuss the protection of democracy (3:42), running against Rand Paul for a U.S. Senate seat (9:21), and his new book ‘From the Hood to the Holler: A Story of Separate Worlds, Shared Dreams, and the Fight for America’s Future’ (18:13).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Charles BookerProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by four-time Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton to discuss the beginnings of his career while studying at Morehouse College (2:02), the musical inspiration behind his upcoming album ‘Watch the Sun’ (10:21), and the differences between PJ Morton the member of Maroon 5 and PJ Morton the solo artist (17:30).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: PJ MortonProducer: Donnie BechamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices