The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Greg Bluestein and the Political State of Georgia Apr 18, 2022

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Greg Bluestein to discuss his new book, ‘Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power’ (5:07), how much credit is owed to Stacey Abrams for Georgia’s impact on the 2020 election (7:08), and why the peach state is so critical in the 2022 election (12:13).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Greg Bluestein

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Mark McKinnon and the Circus of American Politics Apr 14, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Mark McKinnon, co-creator and co-host of Showtime’s ‘The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth’, to discuss the current state of U.S. politics (4:43) before digging into President Biden’s performance thus far (8:28). Plus, what viewers can expect from the seventh season of the hit documentary series (16:20).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Mark McKinnon

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Stage and Screen With Courtney B. Vance and AMC’s '61st Street' Apr 04, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by legendary actor Courtney B. Vance to break down a career that began at Harvard University (:58), the preparation for his Emmy Award–winning portrayal of Johnnie Cochrane (10:21), and his newest role in AMC’s '61st Street' (16:11).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Courtney B. Vance

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Chris Hollins on Running for Mayor of Houston, Texas Mar 31, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Houston mayoral candidate Chris Hollins to discuss his career prior to seeking public office (1:11), why Texas has become ground zero for today’s culture wars (11:04), and the prospect of following in Mayor Sylvester Turner’s footsteps (14:03).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Chris Hollins

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Phyllis Dickerson and the Importance of Local Politics Mar 28, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by CEO of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) Phyllis Dickerson to discuss why Black mayors matter to Black citizens (7:14), the ways AAMA impacts and assists small-town mayors (9:50), and the current state of Black political power (11:19).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Phyllis Dickerson

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Wendi Wallace on Upcoming Gubernatorial Races Mar 24, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Wendi Wallace, deputy executive director of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), to discuss the path that led to her current role (1:01), break down what the DGA does (5:38), and analyze upcoming gubernatorial races throughout the country (12:47).

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Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Wendi Wallace

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Rep. Ro Khanna on Dignity in a Digital Age Mar 21, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna to discuss the importance of understanding technology (2:54), the potential revitalization thanks to the US Innovation and Competition bill (8:10), and what Democrats need to do to maintain numbers in the House and Senate (15:22).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Rep. Ro Khanna

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Social Justice and the NBA with James Cadogan Mar 17, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by James Cadogan to discuss his path from working in the Obama administration to his current role as Executive Director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition (1:16), the scope of the coalitions mission (23:03), and the ongoing conversations around getting Brittney Griner home safely (26:22).

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Damon Young on Writing for Yourself and Launching a New Podcast Mar 15, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and cofounder of 'Very Smart Brothas' Damon Young to discuss the creation and sale of his popular website (:46), why his 2019 book 'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker' hasn’t been banned yet (4:05), and the launch of his new podcast, ‘Stuck With Damon Young’ (12:21).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Damon Young

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Kenneth Kelly on the Importance of Financial Wellness Mar 07, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by CEO of First Independence Bank Kenneth Kelly to discuss the challenges facing minority-owned banks (3:58, his book ‘Prepared Before I Let Go’, and the importance of last will and testaments (8:01).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Kenneth Kelly

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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