The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Confronting the Rise of White Nationalism and Vigilantism With Laura Coates Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by attorney and legal analyst Laura Coates to discuss the importance of reform-oriented prosecutors in the U.S. justice system (5:04) and the difference between having a seat at the table and being a decision-maker at the table. Plus, how effective has the DOJ been in the January 6 prosecutions (7:26), and what should we make of Congressional inaction regarding voting rights (18:43)?

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Laura Coates

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Geoff Bennett on Journalism vs. Opinion and Combating Misinformation Dec 09, 2021

Show notes

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Geoff Bennett to discuss his journey in media from a one-man band to being the chief White House correspondent of 'PBS NewsHour' (1:52). Plus, Geoff breaks down which politician gives the best interview (8:52), the role misinformation plays in today’s politics (12:28), and what it was like covering the Trump administration (18:43).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Geoff Bennett

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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The Art of Local Politics With Mayor Frank Scott Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

Bakari Sellers welcomes Mayor Frank Scott to discuss the career path that led him to hold office in Little Rock, AR (1:22), having a servant's heart in the world of politics (5:33), and governing during the pandemic (8:04). Plus, Mayor Scott discusses the effort to fight for police reform while combating an uptick in violent crime (12:29).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Mayor Frank Scott

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Michael Bennett on NFL Activism and Things That Make White People Uncomfortable Dec 02, 2021

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Bakari Sellers is joined by author, activist, and Super Bowl champion Michael Bennett to discuss how he’s spending his post-NFL days studying architecture (7:12), opportunities (or the lack thereof) for Black coaches and executives in the league (10:45), and mental health in the Black community (20:51).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Michael Bennett

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Donnie Beacham

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Deidre DeJear on Why She Wants to Be the Next Governor of Iowa Nov 29, 2021

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Deidre DeJear, who is running to be the next governor of Iowa, to talk about the growing diversity in the state (1:00), lessons she learned after her failed run for Iowa's secretary of state (9:30), and what Democratic voters need to see to be motivated to vote in 2022 (16:34).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Deidre DeJear

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Jeffrey Toobin on the Kyle Rittenhouse Case and the Dilemma on the Supreme Court Nov 18, 2021

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Bakari is joined by legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin to talk about the details of the Kyle Rittenhouse case (1:00) and what sort of verdict we should expect (10:40), and the dilemma that Democrats are facing regarding the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer (15:40).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Jeffrey Toobin

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Soledad O'Brien on the Problems With Political Media, the Coverage of Kamala Harris, and Her Show, 'Matter of Fact' Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

Bakari is joined by Soledad O'Brien to talk about transitioning from being a reporter to owning her own production company (2:24), the issues with political media and the coverage of Kamala Harris (14:08), and what O'Brien is working on right now including her show, 'Matter of Fact,' and a documentary on Rosa Parks (21:20).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Soledad O'Brien

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Politico's Maya King on Activism at Howard, the Politics of Crime, and the 2022 Elections Nov 11, 2021

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Bakari Sellers is joined by Politico reporter Maya King to talk about the importance of HBCUs and the recent activism at Howard (2:23), how the politics around crime have changed in recent years (9:59), and what we can expect to happen in the 2022 midterm elections (19:15).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Maya King

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Mental Health, Alternative Medicine, and COVID-19 With Psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Oden Nov 08, 2021

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Bakari is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Oden to talk about the impact his life experiences have had on the way he practices psychiatry (3:15), his use of alternative medicine in his work (15:24), and how COVID-19 has impacted mental health (18:37).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Dr. Thomas Oden

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Michael Eric Dyson on What People Get Wrong About Critical Race Theory Nov 04, 2021

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Bakari is joined by author Michael Eric Dyson to talk about the Democrats’ loss in Virginia and how the Democratic Party has yet to step up for Black voters (5:50), some common misconceptions about critical race theory (12:55), and his newest book, ‘Entertaining Race’ (16:45).

Host: Bakari Sellers

Guest: Michael Eric Dyson

Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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