The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Discussing Monkeypox With Dr. Italo Brown and Dr. Ulysses Burley Aug 15, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Dr. Italo Brown and Dr. Ulysses Burley to discuss the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic (3:18), break down the origins and myths surrounding monkeypox (7:29), and methods to prevent the spread of the virus (20:39).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guests: Dr. Italo Brown and Dr. Ulysses Burley

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Breaking Down HBCU Funding With Lodriguez Murray Aug 11, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Vice President Lodriguez Murray to grade the Biden administration’s support of HBCU’s (2:31), the UNCF public policy and government affairs report (6:42), and breakdown what the CHIPS and Science Act means for HBCU’s (25:01).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Bakari Sellers

Producers: Mike Wargon and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Georgia and Florida Elections With Fredrick Hicks Aug 04, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by consultant and founder of the Hicks Evaluation Group to dig into the gubernatorial race in Georgia (5:15), unpacking Stacey Abrams outreach to Black men (8:50), the outlook of Raphael Warnock vs. Herschel Walker (15:46). Plus, a preview of the races taking place in Florida (25:41).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Fredrick Hicks

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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William Jackson Harper and the Therapy of Acting Aug 01, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor William Jackson Harper to discuss the impact and popularity of his role in HBO’s ‘Love Life' (4:04), his new role as Noah in Peacock’s ‘The Resort’ (5:40), and who he’d put on his Mt. Rushmore of acting (13:49).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: William Jackson Harper

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘Aftershock’ and Maternal Mortality With Paula Eiselt Jul 28, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by filmmaker Paula Eiselt to discuss what drew her to documentary film as an art form (6:30), the stories of the real women of her new film ‘Aftershock’ (9:16), and the work being done to lessen the disparities in health care (17:21).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Paula Eiselt

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Antjuan Seawright and the Power of the Collective Black Vote Jul 25, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Antjuan Seawright, DCCC senior adviser, political strategist, and founder of Blueprint Strategy, to discuss election enthusiasm in the Black community (5:21), the best-case scenario for Democrats in the upcoming midterms (11:42), and why President Biden’s approval ratings are as low as they are (17:20).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Antjuan Seawright

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Grant Hill and a Life in Basketball Jul 21, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to discuss the inspiration behind writing the book ‘Game: An Autobiography’ (6:15), unpack the hate for Duke basketball (9:54), and describe what it was like competing with MJ, Kobe, and LeBron (22:12).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Grant Hill

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘Any Given Tuesday’ With Lis Smith Jul 18, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by political strategist and author Lis Smith to discuss the current state of Democratic politics, the post–Roe v. Wade landscape (3:39), a behind-the-scenes look at politics found in her new book, ‘Any Given Tuesday’ (9:59), and the potential blowback of speaking candidly about political figures in her life (15:03).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Lis Smith

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Bashir Salahuddin and the Comedy of Black Chicago Jul 14, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by writer, actor, and comedian Bashir Salahuddin to discuss his journey from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood (:58), defining the many aspects of comedy (11:14), and his starring role in the summer blockbuster ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (18:59).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Bashir Salahuddin

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘P-Valley’ and Accurate Representation With Dan J. Johnson Jul 11, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Dan J. Johnson to discuss his role in the hit Starz show ‘P-Valley’ (2:33), breaking norms of LGBTQ+ representation (10:52), and accurately representing rural Black America (12:51).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dan J. Johnson

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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