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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Apr 18, 2022 • 30min
Greg Bluestein and the Political State of Georgia
Bakari Sellers is joined by political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Greg Bluestein to discuss his new book, ‘Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power’ (5:07), how much credit is owed to Stacey Abrams for Georgia’s impact on the 2020 election (7:08), and why the peach state is so critical in the 2022 election (12:13).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Greg Bluestein Producer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022 • 30min
Mark McKinnon and the Circus of American Politics
Bakari Sellers is joined by Mark McKinnon, co-creator and co-host of Showtime’s ‘The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth’, to discuss the current state of U.S. politics (4:43) before digging into President Biden’s performance thus far (8:28). Plus, what viewers can expect from the seventh season of the hit documentary series (16:20).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Mark McKinnonProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 4, 2022 • 31min
Stage and Screen With Courtney B. Vance and AMC’s '61st Street'
Bakari Sellers is joined by legendary actor Courtney B. Vance to break down a career that began at Harvard University (:58), the preparation for his Emmy Award–winning portrayal of Johnnie Cochrane (10:21), and his newest role in AMC’s '61st Street' (16:11).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Courtney B. VanceProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022 • 29min
Chris Hollins on Running for Mayor of Houston, Texas
Bakari Sellers is joined by Houston mayoral candidate Chris Hollins to discuss his career prior to seeking public office (1:11), why Texas has become ground zero for today’s culture wars (11:04), and the prospect of following in Mayor Sylvester Turner’s footsteps (14:03).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Chris HollinsProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2022 • 22min
Phyllis Dickerson and the Importance of Local Politics
Bakari Sellers is joined by CEO of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) Phyllis Dickerson to discuss why Black mayors matter to Black citizens (7:14), the ways AAMA impacts and assists small-town mayors (9:50), and the current state of Black political power (11:19). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Phyllis DickersonProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2022 • 29min
Wendi Wallace on Upcoming Gubernatorial Races
Bakari Sellers is joined by Wendi Wallace, deputy executive director of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), to discuss the path that led to her current role (1:01), break down what the DGA does (5:38), and analyze upcoming gubernatorial races throughout the country (12:47).Donate to DGA: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dga-homepage?refcode=contribHost: Bakari SellersGuest: Wendi WallaceProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2022 • 24min
Rep. Ro Khanna on Dignity in a Digital Age
Bakari Sellers is joined by Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna to discuss the importance of understanding technology (2:54), the potential revitalization thanks to the US Innovation and Competition bill (8:10), and what Democrats need to do to maintain numbers in the House and Senate (15:22).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Rep. Ro KhannaProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17, 2022 • 34min
Social Justice and the NBA with James Cadogan
Bakari Sellers is joined by James Cadogan to discuss his path from working in the Obama administration to his current role as Executive Director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition (1:16), the scope of the coalitions mission (23:03), and the ongoing conversations around getting Brittney Griner home safely (26:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2022 • 30min
Damon Young on Writing for Yourself and Launching a New Podcast
Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and cofounder of 'Very Smart Brothas' Damon Young to discuss the creation and sale of his popular website (:46), why his 2019 book 'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker' hasn’t been banned yet (4:05), and the launch of his new podcast, ‘Stuck With Damon Young’ (12:21).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Damon YoungProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 7, 2022 • 27min
Kenneth Kelly on the Importance of Financial Wellness
Bakari Sellers is joined by CEO of First Independence Bank Kenneth Kelly to discuss the challenges facing minority-owned banks (3:58, his book ‘Prepared Before I Let Go’, and the importance of last will and testaments (8:01).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Kenneth KellyProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
