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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Jan 20, 2022 • 31min
The Best Version of Baltimore With Mayor Brandon Scott
Bakari Sellers is joined by the 52nd mayor of Baltimore, Brandon Scott, to discuss what outsiders don’t know about Baltimore (3:14), reforming policing within the city (7:43), and the work toward equitable economic development (17:13). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Mayor Brandon ScottProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2022 • 27min
Patrisse Cullors on the State of the BLM Movement and Reforming Prisons
Bakari Sellers welcomes author of 'An Abolitionist's Handbook' and cofounder of the Black Lives Matter movement Patrisse Cullors to discuss progress, or lack thereof, since the movement’s inception (6:00), the importance of 911 alternatives during mental health crisis (14:35), and actionable ways to reform the U.S. prison system (18:37).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Patrisse CullorsProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2022 • 19min
Dr. Anthony Fauci on COVID-19 Misconceptions and Keeping Schools Safe
Bakari Sellers is joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci to emphasize the importance of vaccinations and boosters (:59), discuss the coronavirus’s impact on the youngest and most vulnerable of us (4:12), and to dispel some of the biggest misconceptions about the good doctor (13:03). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Dr. Anthony FauciProducer: Donnie BeachamExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2022 • 29min
Comprehensive Gun Reform With Shannon Watts
Bakari Sellers is joined by activist and founder of Moms Demand Action Shannon Watts to discuss what led to her founding the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting gun violence (:52), taking on the NRA (5:49), and the prospect of reforming gun laws in 2022 (19:31).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Shannon WattsExecutive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtProducer: Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2022 • 50min
Conversations With the Rev. Al Sharpton and Illustrator Reggie Brown
Bakari Sellers is joined by artist Reggie Brown to discuss his journey from biotechnology to children’s illustration (1:38), and the method behind the art of his and Bakari’s new book, 'Who Are Your People?' (10:33). Plus, legendary activist Rev. Al Sharpton joins to discuss everything from his relationship with James Brown (22:54) to the unsung heroes of the social justice movement in America (26:13). Host: Bakari SellersGuests: Rev. Reggie Brown and Al SharptonExecutive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtProducer: Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2022 • 42min
Bakari and Van Lathan Talk Omicron With Dr. Italo Brown
Bakari welcomes cohost of 'Higher Learning' Van Lathan and emergency medicine physician Dr. Italo Brown to discuss the de-politicization of the virus (7:24), explain how COVID mutates and produces new variants (14:58), and break down the pros and cons of vaccine mandates (33:23). Host: Bakari SellersGuests: Van Lathan & Dr. Italo BrownExecutive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtProducer: Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 3, 2022 • 31min
Student Debt 101 With Ashley Harrington
Bakari Sellers is joined by student debt expert Ashley Harrington to break down the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness (6:39), and the impact it would have on the Black community (8:43). Plus, what’s the motivation of those opposed to debt cancellation (19:44)?Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Ashley HarringtonExecutive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtProducer: Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 30, 2021 • 33min
The Legacy of Harry Reid and What to Expect in 2022 with Ryan Nobles
Bakari Sellers is joined by CNN correspondent Ryan Nobles to discuss the influence of longtime senator Harry Reid (2:55), plus voter anxiety during a pandemic (16:07) and the perception around the Hill on Kamala Harris’s first year as VP (23:43).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Ryan NoblesExecutive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtProducer: Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2021 • 28min
‘BMF’ and Authentic Portrayals of Black Fatherhood with Russell Hornsby
Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Russell Hornsby to break down the art of channeling the energy of the Black men of his youth (4:58) and to discuss whether the thespian has a preference for the stage or the screen (8:22). Plus, Russell provides insight into his role as Charles Flenory in the hit Starz show ‘BMF' (12:48). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Russell HornsbyExecutive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtProducer: Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2021 • 29min
Funding HBCUs and the Importance of Minority-Based Scholarship Programs With Lodriguez Murray
Bakari Sellers is joined by senior vice president of the United Negro College Fund Lodriguez Murray to discuss the necessity of minority scholarship programs (6:48) and break down the support for HBCUs during the Trump administration (10:09) compared to Joe Biden’s term (15:28). Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Lodriguez MurrayExecutive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtProducer: Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
