The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Cheri Beasley and Inspiring Voters of North Carolina Sep 22, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and candidate for U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley to discuss reproductive rights and criminal justice reform (2:12), her messaging to young voters (7:25), and the game plan for inspiring Black voter turnout in the state (9:56).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Cheri Beasley

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘The Color of Care’ With Dr. Carmen Green Sep 19, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by the dean of the CUNY School of Medicine at CCNY, Dr. Carmen Green to discuss racial disparities in health and medicine (:50), why she chose pain management as a specialty (8:27), and the importance of the new documentary ‘The Color of Care’ in exposing systemically substandard healthcare (15:27).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dr. Carmen Green

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘Queen Sugar’ and Responsibility in Accepting Roles With Omar Dorsey Sep 15, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Omar Dorsey to discuss his role as Hollywood in ‘Queen Sugar’ (3:40), the potential legacy of the hit show (14:43), and the acting roles he has on the horizon (19:56).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Omar Dorsey

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘Katrina Babies’ With Edward Buckles Sep 12, 2022

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DEK: Bakari Sellers is joined by director Edward Buckles to discuss the HBO Max documentary ‘Katrina Babies’ (3:57), the resiliency of the community impacted by Hurricane Katrina (7:13), and what to expect next in what’s already a promising career (15:17)

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Edward Buckles

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘America Made Me a Black Man’ With Boyah Farah Sep 08, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Somali-born writer Boyah Farah to discuss moving to the U.S. to escape war (:33), how racism can be a bonding experience for the diaspora (3:43), and how writing ‘America Made Me a Black Man’ changed his self-identity (10:00).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Boyah Farah

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Winning the Fiscal Future With Sec. Marty Walsh Sep 05, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to discuss Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan (3:45), the state of the job market and inflation (9:16), and what the Department of Labor is doing to increase equity for the Black community (15:37).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Marty Walsh

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Walking in Joy With Jenifer Lewis Sep 01, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by iconic actress Jenifer Lewis to discuss thriving in the entertainment industry for decades (1:00), writing ‘Walking in My Joy’ to spread laughter (11:57), plus, self-reflection and self-care during a pandemic (16:05).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Jenifer Lewis

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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'Relative Justice' With Judge Rhonda Wills Aug 30, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Judge Rhonda Wills of the nationally syndicated ‘Relative Justice’ to discuss inspiring young Black girls to practice law (3:31), the legal disputes between family members that have been featured (6:18), and the help people receive after appearing on the show (13:36).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Judge Rhonda Wills

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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A Cancel Culture Discussion With Wesley Donehue Aug 25, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by CEO of Push Digital and author Wesley Donehue to discuss the campaign agency’s work (3:04), his new book ‘Under Fire: 13 Rules for Surviving Cancel Culture’ (7:16), and navigating life after being “cancelled” himself (15:53).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Wesley Donehue

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Gary Chambers and an Authentic Campaign for Congress Aug 22, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Louisiana candidate for U.S. Senate Gary Chambers to discuss the enthusiasm around his campaign (7:16), his plan to utilize power for cannabis reform in Congress (9:30), and messaging the recent democratic victories to voters (20:21)

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Gary Chambers

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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