The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Unbreakable: Jay Glazer on the NFL and Tackling Depression Apr 10, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by NFL insider Jay Glazer to discuss the latest news in the 2023 offseason (6:29), his book ‘Unbreakable’ and building mental wellness (10:27). Plus, the role that self-care plays in the lives of pro athletes (18:25).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Jay Glazer

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Nikki Fried on Florida Politics and Rebuilding the Democratic Brand Apr 06, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Nikki Fried, to discuss running for governor in the 2022 election (3:13), her time serving as the agriculture commissioner of Florida (9:42), and what the Democratic Party needs to do to win Florida back (12:29)

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Nikki Fried

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Amanda Tyler and the Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Apr 03, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Amanda Tyler, author and professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, to discuss Donald Trump’s unprecedented legal troubles (4:12), co-authoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s final book, ‘Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue’ (7:54), and life lessons learned during the final months of Ginsburg’s life (15:40).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Amanda Tyler

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Authenticity and Comedy With Sherri Shepherd Mar 30, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actress, comedian, and author Sherri Shepherd to discuss her early days in stand-up (:41), her comedy Mount Rushmore (9:33), and being her authentic self while hosting ‘Sherri’ (11:29).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Sherri Shepherd

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Dr. Zakiya Ellis and the Future of Higher Education Mar 27, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by principal atEducation Counsel and former New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Zakiya Ellis to discuss the future of higher education access for Black students (4:15), the prospect of student debt relief (11:58), and reacting to Florida’s new bill that would ban diversity and inclusion programs (17:15).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dr. Zakiya Ellis

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Daymond John on the Origins of FUBU and Black Entrepreneurship Mar 23, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by FUBU founder and CEO—and ‘Shark Tank’ cohost—Daymond John to discuss the beginnings of the iconic brand (1:09), supporting Black entrepreneurs (8:52), and his new children’s book ‘Little Daymond Learns to Earn’ (17:08).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Daymond John

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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HBCUs and Funding Disparities With Denise Smith Mar 20, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by HBCU advocate and senior fellow, higher education at The Century Foundation Denise Smith to discuss the importance of public HBCU’s (4:31), the funding disparities between HBCUs and PWIs (7:54), and what lawmakers can do to lessen the gaps and increase equity (12:29).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Denise Smith

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Ari Shapiro and ‘The Best Strangers in the World’ Mar 16, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by author, journalist, and host of NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ Ari Shapiro to discuss his first book, ‘The Best Strangers in the World’ (3:37), accidentally becoming an early face of same-sex marriage (11:05), and his life as a member of the band Pink Martini (14:21).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Ari Shapiro

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Present and Future of Police Reform With Paul Butler Mar 13, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by criminal justice scholar Paul Butler to discuss how growing up in Chicago formed his views on policing (:45), disappointment in the Biden administration’s lack of progress on reform (13:20), and the work being done by the January 6 congressional committee (15:33).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Paul Butler

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Legacy of Chicago Mayors and Filmmaking with Raymond Lambert Mar 09, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by producer and filmmaker Raymond Lambert to discuss the film ‘Punch 9 for Harold Washington’ (2:13), the influence of Harold Washington on Barack Obama’s career (8:45), and the path to getting documentary films financed and made (13:15).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Raymond Lambert

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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