The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Direct Deposit With Chad Sanders Jan 26, 2023

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by writer, director, and actor Chad Sanders to discuss his journey from Google to the writer’s room of ‘Rap Sh!t’ (1:10), conversations about race and wealth on his ‘Direct Deposit’ podcast (6:49), and working on a production led by Issa Rae (14:36).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Chad Sanders

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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S.E. Cupp and Breaking Away From Trumpism Jan 23, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and political commentator S.E. Cupp to discuss the election and Republican acceptance of George Santos (3:34), and the focus of the GOP (8:57). Plus, the outlook of the 2024 election (13:48), and where Democrats are going wrong (21:08).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: S.E. Cupp

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Chaos of Politics With Charlie Pierce Jan 19, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by sportswriter and political blogger Charlie Pierce to discuss his journey from forest ranger to journalist (:42), Merrick Garland and the investigation of President Biden (6:56), and the chaos to expect from House Republicans and the 2024 election (13:25).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Charlie Pierce

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Ryan Clark on NFL Playoffs and Hosting ‘The Pivot’ Jan 17, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by ESPN analyst and host of the ‘The Pivot’ podcast Ryan Clark to discuss going from the NFL to behind the mic (:39), the Damar Hamlin injury (3:51), and a look ahead at the rest of the playoffs (13:39).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Ryan Clark

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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DeRay Mckesson and the State of Criminal Justice Reform Jan 12, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by civil rights activist and cofounder of Campaign Zero DeRay Mckesson to discuss reports of spikes in crime (6:28), the work being done to close Rikers Island jail (15:53), and policing during the Biden administration (22:20).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: DeRay Mckesson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Collapse of FTX and the Economy of 2023 With Greg Zuckerman Jan 09, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by special writer at the Wall Street Journal Greg Zuckerman to break down the state of cryptocurrency and the collapse of FTX (5:46). Plus, a look ahead at the economy of 2023 (18:30) and the future of Tesla (20:52).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Greg Zuckerman

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Humiliation of Kevin McCarthy With Jonathan Martin Jan 05, 2023

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Politico’s senior political columnist Jonathan Martin to explain the congressional confusion (1:54), and if not Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, then who (5:11)? Plus, the dilemma facing democrats in 2024 (11:44) and five political predictions for the new year (17:59).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Jonathan Martin

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Unpacking Deion’s Decision, and Jerry Jones’s Escape From Accountability Dec 22, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by senior writer at Deadspin Carron Phillips to unpack Deion Sanders’s decision to leave Jackson State for Colorado (1:16), and discuss how successful he could be at his new destination (11:34). Plus, Michigan’s CFB Playoff prospects (16:28), and accountability for Jerry Jones (23:47).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Carron Phillips

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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A Republican Recap of the Midterms and Looking Ahead With Scott Jennings Dec 15, 2022

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CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings joins to discuss working with Karl Rove in the George W. Bush White House (2:47), his current role as founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations (5:37), and a republican recap of the 2022 midterms (8:17). Plus, the GOP’s strategy for the 2024 election (18:52).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Scott Jennings

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Dana Milbank Discusses ‘The Destructionists’ Dec 08, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by author and Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank to discuss his NYT best-selling book ‘The Destructionists’ (5:02), the political narrative coming out of Georgia (9:33), and the 2024 primary outlook of the GOP vs. Trump (16:27).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dana Milbank

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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