The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

From Polls to Votes With Tom Bonier May 26, 2022

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by TargetSmart CEO Tom Bonier to unpack some of the criticism aimed at pollsters since 2016 (1:14), the Democratic outlook in midterm elections while reproductive rights are in jeopardy (5:09), plus a preview of some key gubernatorial races (16:40).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Tom Bonier

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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‘This Will Not Pass’ with Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns May 23, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by journalists Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns to discuss their new book ‘This Will Not Pass’ and the social/political climate of 2020 (6:52), Vice President Harris’ role in the Biden administration (12:02), and the evolution of Joe Manchin and Joe Biden’s relationship (20:42).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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The Baltimore of ‘We Own This City’ with D. Watkins May 19, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by author and writer of HBO’s ‘We Own This City’ D. Watkins to discuss his journey from the streets to the writer’s room (00:43), understanding Baltimore through television (5:40), and the real-life corruption of the city’s Gun Trace Task Force (11:54).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: D. Watkins

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Reimagining ‘The Wonder Years’ With Dulé Hill May 16, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor and star of ABC’s 'Wonder Years,' Dulé Hill, to discuss his journey from acting as ‘The Tap Dance Kid’ (2:14), to revisiting ‘The Wonder Years’ as a Black coming-of-age story (9:12). Plus, a discussion of the ingredients to making a lasting television show (19:42).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dulé Hill

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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'Sneakerella’ and Respecting the Bad Boys With John Salley May 12, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor, activist, and 4-time NBA champion John Salley to discuss his career after basketball (:42), his ventures into veganism and the cannabis industry (6:22), and starring in the new Disney+ film ‘Sneakerella’ (14:49).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: John Salley

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Amanda Edwards on Serving the City of Houston May 09, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by former Houston council member Amanda Edwards to discuss a career that’s led her to the mayoral race in Houston, TX (0:44), the continuing fight for reproductive rights (7:30), and why she's the right candidate for the city of Houston (15:27).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Amanda Edwards

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Ben Crump and the Argument Against Banning Menthol Cigarettes Apr 28, 2022

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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump joins Bakari Sellers to discuss the case surrounding Grand Rapids PD killing an unarmed named Patrick Lyoya (2:38), policy changes taking place in Orlando, FL (9:04), and the argument against banning menthol cigarettes (14:33).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Ben Crump

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Humanizing Big Subjects With Tyler Merritt Apr 28, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by comedian and author Tyler Merritt to discuss his book “I Take My Coffee Black” (2:16), his personal preference in a pastor (5:13), and the art of writing humor naturally (16:49).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Tyler Merritt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Charles Booker and the Fight to Represent Kentucky Apr 25, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by former Kentucky state representative Charles Booker to discuss the protection of democracy (3:42), running against Rand Paul for a U.S. Senate seat (9:21), and his new book ‘From the Hood to the Holler: A Story of Separate Worlds, Shared Dreams, and the Fight for America’s Future’ (18:13).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Charles Booker

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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PJ Morton’s Musical Inspirations and the Upcoming Album ‘Watch the Sun’ Apr 21, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by four-time Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton to discuss the beginnings of his career while studying at Morehouse College (2:02), the musical inspiration behind his upcoming album ‘Watch the Sun’ (10:21), and the differences between PJ Morton the member of Maroon 5 and PJ Morton the solo artist (17:30).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: PJ Morton

Producer: Donnie Becham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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