The Bakari Sellers Podcast

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John Avlon and the Values and Virtues of Centrism Mar 04, 2022

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Journalist and political commentator John Avlon joins to discuss the value of "centrism" and the danger of "both sides-ism" in politics (4:06), grading President Biden’s performance in historical context (13:17), and Abraham Lincoln’s role as peacemaker in his new book ‘Lincoln and the Fight for Peace’ (16:56).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: John Avlon

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Justin Cunningham, From Juilliard to ‘Grand Crew’ Feb 25, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by TV and theater actor Justin Cunningham to discuss his path from Arkansas to Hollywood (4:23), the sense of responsibility to the culture (6:51), and his role on NBC’s ‘Grand Crew’ (11:14).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Justin Cunningham

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Edwin Hodge on Choosing Roles Wisely and Starring in ‘Good Sam’ Feb 21, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor and star of CBS’s ‘Good Sam’ Edwin Hodge to discuss avoiding stereotypical roles in Hollywood (3:31), who he’d put on his Mt. Rushmore of Black acting (9:23), and what makes ‘Good Sam’ stand out from previous medical dramas (14:18).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Edwin Hodge

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Lee Merritt on Running for Attorney General of Texas Feb 17, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by civil rights attorney and candidate for attorney general of Texas Lee Merritt to discuss what led him to seek office in the Lone Star state (1:42), his idea of actionable police reform (9:30), and the plan to close the racial voting gap in Texas (20:33).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Lee Merritt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Black Real Estate and Intergenerational Wealth With Mavis Gragg Feb 14, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by attorney and CEO of HeirShares Mavis Gragg to discuss her career fighting for Black land ownership (3:03), the systemic racism of property law (5:54), and actionable tools and steps to take when owning land (16:01).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Mavis Gragg

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Kyla Pratt on ‘The Proud Family’ Reboot and Growing Up On Camera Feb 10, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actress Kyla Pratt to discuss her transition from child to adult actor (2:58), working with legends like Eddie Murphy (8:11), and the upcoming reboot of ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ (19:05).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Kyla Pratt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Working With Cicely Tyson and the Success of ‘Billions’ With Condola Rashad Feb 07, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actress of stage and screen Condola Rashad to discuss challenging herself as an artist (4:16), the legendary storytellers she looks up to (6:19), and what to expect from season 6 of ‘Billions’ (11:32).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Condola Rashad

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Legislating in 2022 and the Midwest’s Best Kept Secret Feb 03, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Tishaura Jones, mayor of St. Louis, to discuss leading a progressive city in a conservative state (2:49), the implementation of non-law enforcement agencies to curb violence (7:48), and managing the politics of the pandemic (11:35).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Tishaura Jones

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Elie Mystal on the Search for Justice Stephen Breyer’s Replacement Jan 31, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by author and justice correspondent for The Nation Elie Mystal to reflect on the legacy of Justice Stephen Breyer (:59) and discuss why the upcoming nomination matters (3:51) before breaking down the short list of possible replacements (8:43).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Elie Mystal

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Chasing History With Carl Bernstein Jan 24, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by legendary journalist Carl Bernstein to discuss the start of his career during the civil rights movement (8:57), the current state of political journalism (13:11), and what he wants readers to take away from his new book, ‘Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom’ (22:27).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Carl Bernstein

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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