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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Mar 11, 2021 • 42min
Delroy Lindo on His Relationship With Spike Lee, Working on 'Da 5 Bloods,' and Chadwick Boseman
Bakari is joined by Delroy Lindo to talk about how starting out in theater shaped him as an actor (2:28), his relationship with Spike Lee throughout his career (8:06), and his work on 'Da 5 Bloods' and why his performance resonated with people so much (19:48).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Delroy Lindo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 8, 2021 • 38min
Shukree Tilghman and Sherman Payne on Working in Hollywood While Black
Bakari is joined by screenwriters Shukree Tilghman and Sherman Payne to talk about the additional pressure that comes when writing Black stories for screen (3:54), their projects like 'Charm City Kings' and 'This Is Us' (11:25), and advice for young screenwriters trying to break into the industry (20:50).Host: Bakari SellersGuests: Shukree Tilghman and Sherman Payne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2021 • 36min
Getting Deep Into the Polls With Terrance Woodbury
Bakari is joined by pollster Terrance Woodbury to talk about what more we can learn about Black voters from polling (2:23), how well the polls captured the 2020 election and what they could have done better (7:46), and how Black Americans are feeling about getting vaccinated based on polling data (18:24).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Terrance Woodbury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2021 • 34min
Andra Day on the Challenges and Rewards of Portraying Billie Holiday
Bakari is joined by actress Andra Day to talk about playing Billie Holiday in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday.' They talk about why she was hesitant to take on the role (2:37), how she transformed herself into Holiday (11:46), and what comes next for her after her success in this role (19:28). Day won a Golden Globe for her performance as Holiday.Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Andra Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2021 • 48min
Dr. Harry Edwards on the Long History of Black Athlete Activism
Bakari is joined by sports sociologist Dr. Harry Edwards to talk about why there is always such a strong response to Black activism in sports (2:30), the evolution of activist athletes from Muhammad Ali to LeBron James (16:23), and what needs to be done to increase diversity among sports teams' owners and leadership (30:19).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Dr. Harry Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 22, 2021 • 47min
Ambassador Andrew Young on His Civil Rights Legacy
Bakari is joined by former ambassador to the UN Andrew Young to talk about working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (3:17), his thoughts on the civil rights protests over the summer and the insurrection at the Capitol (20:03), and how Georgia went blue this past election (28:17).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Andrew Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2021 • 48min
The NFL's Diversity Problem, Player Independence, and College Basketball With Carron Phillips
Bakari is joined by Deadspin writer Carron Phillips to talk about the NFL's lack of Black head coaches (5:51), the comments that Draymond Green made about Andre Drummond's trade situation (17:44), and why college basketball might not be good this year (25:38).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Carron Phillips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2021 • 45min
Peter Hamby on Bringing News to Snapchat, the Impeachment Trial, and the Republican Party After Trump
Bakari is joined by Peter Hamby, host of 'Good Luck America' at Snapchat, to talk about how he brought news to Snapchat (3:20), what effects the impeachment trial had on the Republican and Democratic parties (10:06), and what Sarah Palin's political career can tell us about the hold Donald Trump will continue to have over the Republican Party (15:51).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Peter Hamby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2021 • 39min
Nnamdi Asomugha on Going From Football to Acting and His New Movie 'Sylvie's Love'
Bakari Sellers is joined by Nnamdi Asomugha to talk about his journey from being a pro football player to an actor (2:13), what it took to get his newest movie 'Sylvie's Love' produced (11:29), and how he balances family with his career (23:35).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Nnamdi Asomugha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 8, 2021 • 35min
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on Breaking Into Acting, How He Chooses His Roles, and What's Next for Him
Bakari is joined by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to talk about switching from city planning to acting (2:50), working with Regina King on 'Watchmen' (14:19), explaining the Black experience through acting (20:56), and what's coming up for him in 2021 (24:33).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
