The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Podcasting and Country Music’s Race Problem With Sam Sanders Aug 07, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by podcaster and journalist Sam Sanders to discuss his journey from growing up with a stutter to hosting national radio shows (4:45), and whether or not there are too many podcasts out there (17:56). Plus, a discussion of country music’s race problem, inspired by a recent episode of his podcast ‘Into It’ (22:17).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Sam Sanders

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Covering Criminal Justice With Akela Lacy Aug 03, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Akela Lacy, reporter at The Intercept, to discuss the world of reform-oriented district attorneys (2:32), Florida governor Ron DeSantis and his role in influencing the state’s supreme court (8:34), and the state of federal immigration policy under the Biden administration (13:33).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Akela Lacy

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Heidi Przybyla and the Political Ecosystem of Billionaires Jul 27, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Politico national investigative correspondent Heidi Przybyla to discuss her reporting on Leonard Leo and the corporate influence on the Supreme Court (5:01), the Democratic response to the “ecosystem of billionaires” (12:55), and Donald Trump’s political prospects post-indictment (14:32).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Heidi Przybyla

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Miles Taylor and the Resistance to Trumpism Jul 24, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by former national security official and author Miles Taylor to discuss seeing fellow conservatives bend to Donald Trump’s will (2:53), being labeled a ‘whistleblower’ following his NYT anonymous op-ed from inside the Trump White House (7:08), and his new book ‘Blowback’ and saving the nation from a second dose of Trump (15:00).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Miles Taylor

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Writers and Actors Strike With Roy Wood Jr. Jul 20, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by stand-up comedian and actor Roy Wood Jr. to break down the differences and similarities between the WGA and SAG strikes (2:35), the state of sitcoms and late night TV once the strikes eventually end (14:12), and the perseverance of comedy during the shutdown (22:43).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Roy Wood Jr.

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Abha Khanna and the Protection of Democracy Jul 17, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by partner at the Elias Law Group Abha Khanna to discuss the work the group does to protect democracy (4:39), Black Democratic legislators working with Republicans in redistricting efforts (17:49), and the litigation of election denial claims (20:26).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Abha Khanna

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Rep. Ro Khanna on SCOTUS and Retaking the House in 2024 Jul 13, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by congressman Ro Khanna of California to react to some of the recent Supreme Court decisions (3:43), how the affirmative action ruling affects Californians (11:29), and the prospect of Democrats retaking the House majority in 2024 (15:41).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Rep. Ro Khanna

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Sam Pollard on the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues Jul 10, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by filmmaker Sam Pollard to discuss the appeal of documentary films (3:13), his new doc 'The League' (6:37), and the ways that Jackie Robinson’s integration into the MLB spelled the end of the Negro Leagues (18:06).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Sam Pollard

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Maya King and the Non-White Republicans in the Race for President Jul 06, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by New York Times politics reporter Maya King to discuss the Biden administration’s messaging to Black voters (3:11), Nikki Haley and Tim Scott’s prospects in the GOP primary field (10:40), and the present and future prospects of reparations (19:09).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Maya King

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Ibert Schultz and the Impact of Overturning Affirmative Action Jun 29, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by executive director of Black College Success, Ibert Schultz to discuss the need for such programs (4:55), the impact of the SCOTUS’s ruling on affirmative action (7:39), and how HBCUs could be affected by the decision (13:22).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Ibert Schultz

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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