The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Kadeem Hardison, From Hillman College to the Moon Jul 07, 2022

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Kadeem Hardison to discuss his iconic role in ‘A Different World’ (2:30), the hope of his new sci-fi show ‘Moonhaven’ (6:43), and what we can expect from him in the future (14:31)

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Kadeem Hardison

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Danielle Holley-Walker and the State of the Supreme Court Jul 01, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by dean of the Howard University School of Law, Danielle Holley-Walker, to discuss the swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson (6:06), the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (6:06), and the future of Affirmative Action (16:29).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Danielle Holley-Walker

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Black Excellence of ‘The Chi’ With Jason Weaver Jun 27, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor and singer Jason Weaver talk about a career that stretches from ‘Brewster Place’ to ‘The Chi’ (1:57), and what to expect from Season 5 of the hit Showtime show (14:32). Plus, discussing the series' unapologetic authenticity (17:17).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Jason Weaver

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Economics of Black America With David Clunie Jun 23, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by executive director of the Black Economic Alliance David Clunie to discuss the Biden administration’s performance thus far (3:36), energizing the Black electorate in upcoming elections (8:14), and making the case for creating better access for Black Americans into the U.S. economy (21:19).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: David Clunie

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Terrance Woodbury and Taking the Pulse of the Public Jun 21, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Democratic pollster and founding partner of Hit Strategies Terrance Woodbury to discuss his career in public opinion (1:00), Black voters possibly feeling “buyers remorse” with Biden administration (9:51), and the potential impact of the Supreme Court leak (14:02).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Terrance Woodbury

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Chris Jones and the Plan to Govern Arkansas Jun 16, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones to discuss running against Sarah Huckabee Sanders (6:21), the governor’s role in school safety (10:43), and the plan to speak to and get the votes of former Donald Trump supporters (15:33).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Chris Jones

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Faith and Democracy with Justin Giboney Jun 13, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by lawyer, minister and co-founder of the AND Campaign Justin Giboney to discuss the mission of the faith-based organization (3:34), doing the hard work of democracy (12:31), and addressing some of the leadership and integrity issues of religious institutions (16:49).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Justin Giboney

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Michael Griffie and the Race to Represent Michigan’s 13th District Jun 09, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by congressional candidate Michael Griffie to discuss the path from principal to running for Michigan’s 13th district (1:10), his plan for constituent services if elected (8:29), and the political outlook of the state’s upcoming gubernatorial race (17:41).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Michael Griffie

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Food Insecurity in the Deep South With Noel Didla Jun 02, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by professor and cochair of the Mississippi Food Policy Council Noel Didla to discuss her journey from Southeastern India to teaching at an HBCU (:50), food insecurity in the Deep South (7:23), and signs of progressive promise in the region (19:01).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Noel Didla

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Humanity of George Floyd With Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa May 30, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, journalists and authors of ‘His Name Is George Floyd’, to discuss the new biography (6:33), the humanity of the man who’s death sparked a movement (11:17), and the ways he was failed by various systems (15:43).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guests: Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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