The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Launch of Tim Scott’s Presidential Bid With Caitlin Byrd May 22, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by Caitlin Byrd, senior politics reporter at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina, to discuss Senator Tim Scott’s presidential announcement (2:46), what distinguishes the senator from the rest of the field (7:52), and his chances of attracting Black voters to the Republican Party (10:25).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Caitlin Byrd

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Kara Swisher on Diversity in Tech and the Gerontocracy of U.S. Politics May 18, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Kara Swisher to discuss the evolution of covering the tech business since the early days of the internet (2:15), the positives of artificial intelligence (6:37), and the prospect of a 2024 election with two elderly candidates (14:25). Plus the evolution of Elon Musk (16:32).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Kara Swisher

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The State of the Economy and Banking With Dion Rabouin May 15, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Rabouin to discuss his journey from entertainment to finance news (:58), ways in which the crypto crash impacted Black people (7:50), and how Black-owned banks have fared amid the widespread failures of larger banks (22:12).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dion Rabouin

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Life Beyond Likes and the Importance of Real-World Friendships with Isa Watson May 11, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by author and founder and CEO of Squad Isa Watson to discuss the burgeoning social media platform (2:38) and her new book ‘Life Beyond Likes’ (5:35), plus advice for parents raising kids in the age of social media (14:03).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Isa Watson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Molly Jong-Fast on Dianne Feinstein and Joe Biden’s 2024 Campaign May 09, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by writer, journalist, and podcaster Molly Jong-Fast to discuss Senator Diane Feinstein and calls for her to resign amid health concerns (4:48). Then they talk about expectations for President Joe Biden’s upcoming campaign (12:13) and the unfair criticisms of VP Kamala Harris (15:32).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Molly Jong-Fast

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Discussing ‘Growing Up Mixed’ With W. Kamau Bell May 04, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by comedian W. Kamau Bell to react to Roy Wood Jr.’s set at the White House Correspondents' dinner (2:36), and discuss his new HBO documentary, ‘1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed’ (6:48). Plus, discussing the importance of representation on TV (16:30).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: W. Kamau Bell

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Panama Jackson’s ‘True-ish Black Stories’ and Talking Freaknik May 01, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and podcaster Panama Jackson to discuss his ‘Dear Culture’ podcast series ‘True-ish Black Stories’ (5:21), Deion Sanders and the "savior complex" (14:22), and the conversation surrounding the upcoming documentary about Freaknik (16:14).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Panama Jackson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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NBA Legend Spencer Haywood on Today’s Stars and Life After Basketball Apr 27, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood to discuss the 1971 Supreme Court decision on NBA draft eligibility (4:15), his and former Lakers’ opinions on the HBO show ‘Winning Time’ (11:47), and competing with and beating the greats of the 1980s (18:45).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Spencer Haywood

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Joyce Vance on the Abortion Pill Ruling and Donald Trump’s Legal Troubles Apr 17, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by law professor and NBC legal analyst Joyce Vance to discuss the abortion pill ruling in Texas (2:25), Donald Trump's arrest and indictment (11:12), and what Trump’s legal troubles could mean for his presidential candidacy (22:37).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Joyce Vance

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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April Ryan on LSU’S White House Visit and the 2024 Election Apr 13, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by White House correspondent April Ryan to discuss the LSU women’s basketball team’s much-publicized White House visit (4:22), the impact of Kamala Harris’s visit to Africa (9:05), and the outlook of the 2024 election (17:41).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: April Ryan

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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