The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Joel Anderson and ‘Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas’ Jun 26, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by Joel Anderson, a Slate writer and the host of the ‘Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas’ podcast, to discuss his start in journalism (00:29) and the impact of fewer local newspapers (03:44), before delving into why Joel wanted to focus on Thomas, how he became a conservative, and his relationship with his family (06:56).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Joel Anderson

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Danielle R. Holley on the Supreme Court and the Future of Affirmative Action Jun 22, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by the dean of Howard University School of Law, Danielle R. Holley, to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent rulings regarding Alabama’s congressional maps and the Native American adoption law (01:39) and the expected reversal of affirmative action by the court (04:34). They then talk about what to expect from the court in regard to issues such as student loan debt and about Danielle’s appointment to be the next president of Mount Holyoke College (16:09).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Danielle R. Holley

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Benjamin Watson and ‘Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice’ Jun 19, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL tight end and VP of strategic relationships with Human Coalition to discuss his pro-life activism (4:02), his new book ‘The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice’ (6:09), and the path forward for pro-life organizations in a post-Roe v. Wade country (18:37).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Benjamin Watson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘An Amerikan Family’ With Santi Elijah Holley Jun 15, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by author Santi Elijah Holley to discuss his new book ‘An Amerikan Family: the Shakurs and the Nation They Created’ (2:26), ways in which the Harlem Black Panthers filled a void following Malcolm X’s assassination (8:56), and reframing Tupac Shakur in the context of such an influential family (16:17).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Santi Elijah Holley

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Matt Katz and the Biggest Anti-Trumper in the GOP Race Jun 12, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by WNYC journalist and author Matt Katz to discuss Chris Christie’s appeal as a Trump alternative to the GOP (5:57), the former governor’s relationship with the former president (14:08), and Christie’s potential policy priorities (19:46).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Matt Katz

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘For the Culture’ With Marcus Collins Jun 08, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by CSO at Wieden+Kennedy New York and professor at the University of Michigan Marcus Collins to discuss working digital strategy for Beyoncé (:57), the art of cultural translation (6:26), and his new book, “For the Culture” (13:37).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Marcus Collins

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Celebrating Black Music With Justin Richmond Jun 06, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by producer and cohost of the music podcast ‘Broken Record’ Justin Richmond to discuss connecting with Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell (6:01), celebrating Black Music History Month all year long (10:28), and his new business podcast, ‘Started From the Bottom’ (11:56).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Justin Richmond

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Errin Haines on The 19th* and the 2024 Election Jun 01, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Errin Haines, journalist and editor at large for The 19th*, to discuss the pending end of affirmative action (2:45), the hypocrisy around ethics and Justice Clarence Thomas (9:56), and the media’s focus on small-town, white voters leading up to elections (12:53).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Errin Haines

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Donovan X. Ramsey and When Crack Was King’ May 29, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and author Donovan X. Ramsey to discuss his new book ‘When Crack Was King’ (4:46), the true history of the crack era and the role of the CIA (12:38), and the impact of the war on drugs on the Black community (20:26).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Donovan X. Ramsey

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Marcus Spears on Ja Morant, Locker Room Culture, and the State of Football May 25, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL defensive end and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears to discuss Ja Morant and cultural influence (2:41), the 2023 NFL offseason (9:35), and the outlook of the upcoming college football season (15:03).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Marcus Spears

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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