The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Best Version of Baltimore With Mayor Brandon Scott Jan 20, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by the 52nd mayor of Baltimore, Brandon Scott, to discuss what outsiders don’t know about Baltimore (3:14), reforming policing within the city (7:43), and the work toward equitable economic development (17:13).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Mayor Brandon Scott

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Patrisse Cullors on the State of the BLM Movement and Reforming Prisons Jan 17, 2022

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Bakari Sellers welcomes author of 'An Abolitionist's Handbook' and cofounder of the Black Lives Matter movement Patrisse Cullors to discuss progress, or lack thereof, since the movement’s inception (6:00), the importance of 911 alternatives during mental health crisis (14:35), and actionable ways to reform the U.S. prison system (18:37).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Patrisse Cullors

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Dr. Anthony Fauci on COVID-19 Misconceptions and Keeping Schools Safe Jan 14, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci to emphasize the importance of vaccinations and boosters (:59), discuss the coronavirus’s impact on the youngest and most vulnerable of us (4:12), and to dispel some of the biggest misconceptions about the good doctor (13:03).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dr. Anthony Fauci

Producer: Donnie Beacham

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

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Comprehensive Gun Reform With Shannon Watts Jan 13, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by activist and founder of Moms Demand Action Shannon Watts to discuss what led to her founding the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting gun violence (:52), taking on the NRA (5:49), and the prospect of reforming gun laws in 2022 (19:31).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Shannon Watts

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Conversations With the Rev. Al Sharpton and Illustrator Reggie Brown Jan 10, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by artist Reggie Brown to discuss his journey from biotechnology to children’s illustration (1:38), and the method behind the art of his and Bakari’s new book, 'Who Are Your People?' (10:33). Plus, legendary activist Rev. Al Sharpton joins to discuss everything from his relationship with James Brown (22:54) to the unsung heroes of the social justice movement in America (26:13).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guests: Rev. Reggie Brown and Al Sharpton

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Bakari and Van Lathan Talk Omicron With Dr. Italo Brown Jan 06, 2022

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Bakari welcomes cohost of 'Higher Learning' Van Lathan and emergency medicine physician Dr. Italo Brown to discuss the de-politicization of the virus (7:24), explain how COVID mutates and produces new variants (14:58), and break down the pros and cons of vaccine mandates (33:23).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guests: Van Lathan & Dr. Italo Brown

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Student Debt 101 With Ashley Harrington Jan 03, 2022

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Bakari Sellers is joined by student debt expert Ashley Harrington to break down the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness (6:39), and the impact it would have on the Black community (8:43). Plus, what’s the motivation of those opposed to debt cancellation (19:44)?

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Ashley Harrington

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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The Legacy of Harry Reid and What to Expect in 2022 with Ryan Nobles Dec 30, 2021

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Bakari Sellers is joined by CNN correspondent Ryan Nobles to discuss the influence of longtime senator Harry Reid (2:55), plus voter anxiety during a pandemic (16:07) and the perception around the Hill on Kamala Harris’s first year as VP (23:43).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Ryan Nobles

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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‘BMF’ and Authentic Portrayals of Black Fatherhood with Russell Hornsby Dec 20, 2021

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Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Russell Hornsby to break down the art of channeling the energy of the Black men of his youth (4:58) and to discuss whether the thespian has a preference for the stage or the screen (8:22). Plus, Russell provides insight into his role as Charles Flenory in the hit Starz show ‘BMF' (12:48).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Russell Hornsby

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Funding HBCUs and the Importance of Minority-Based Scholarship Programs With Lodriguez Murray Dec 16, 2021

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Bakari Sellers is joined by senior vice president of the United Negro College Fund Lodriguez Murray to discuss the necessity of minority scholarship programs (6:48) and break down the support for HBCUs during the Trump administration (10:09) compared to Joe Biden’s term (15:28).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Lodriguez Murray

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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