The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Bakari Sellers is joined by Antjuan Seawright, DCCC senior adviser, political strategist, and founder of Blueprint Strategy, to discuss election enthusiasm in the Black community (5:21), the best-case scenario for Democrats in the upcoming midterms (11:42), and why President Biden’s approval ratings are as low as they are (17:20). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Antjuan Seawright Producer: Donnie Beac...

Bakari Sellers is joined by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to discuss the inspiration behind writing the book ‘Game: An Autobiography’ (6:15), unpack the hate for Duke basketball (9:54), and describe what it was like competing with MJ, Kobe, and LeBron (22:12). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Grant Hill Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Bakari Sellers is joined by political strategist and author Lis Smith to discuss the current state of Democratic politics, the post–Roe v. Wade landscape (3:39), a behind-the-scenes look at politics found in her new book, ‘Any Given Tuesday’ (9:59), and the potential blowback of speaking candidly about political figures in her life (15:03). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Lis Smith Producer: Donnie Be...

Bakari Sellers is joined by writer, actor, and comedian Bashir Salahuddin to discuss his journey from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood (:58), defining the many aspects of comedy (11:14), and his starring role in the summer blockbuster ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (18:59). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Bashir Salahuddin Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about yo...

Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Dan J. Johnson to discuss his role in the hit Starz show ‘P-Valley’ (2:33), breaking norms of LGBTQ+ representation (10:52), and accurately representing rural Black America (12:51). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Dan J. Johnson Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by actor Kadeem Hardison to discuss his iconic role in ‘A Different World’ (2:30), the hope of his new sci-fi show ‘Moonhaven’ (6:43), and what we can expect from him in the future (14:31) Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Kadeem Hardison Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by dean of the Howard University School of Law, Danielle Holley-Walker, to discuss the swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson (6:06), the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (6:06), and the future of Affirmative Action (16:29). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Danielle Holley-Walker Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about you...

Bakari Sellers is joined by actor and singer Jason Weaver talk about a career that stretches from ‘Brewster Place’ to ‘The Chi’ (1:57), and what to expect from Season 5 of the hit Showtime show (14:32). Plus, discussing the series' unapologetic authenticity (17:17). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jason Weaver Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad ch...

Bakari Sellers is joined by executive director of the Black Economic Alliance David Clunie to discuss the Biden administration’s performance thus far (3:36), energizing the Black electorate in upcoming elections (8:14), and making the case for creating better access for Black Americans into the U.S. economy (21:19). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: David Clunie Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Pr...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Democratic pollster and founding partner of Hit Strategies Terrance Woodbury to discuss his career in public opinion (1:00), Black voters possibly feeling “buyers remorse” with Biden administration (9:51), and the potential impact of the Supreme Court leak (14:02). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Terrance Woodbury Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loa...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones to discuss running against Sarah Huckabee Sanders (6:21), the governor’s role in school safety (10:43), and the plan to speak to and get the votes of former Donald Trump supporters (15:33). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Chris Jones Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices...

Bakari Sellers is joined by lawyer, minister and co-founder of the AND Campaign Justin Giboney to discuss the mission of the faith-based organization (3:34), doing the hard work of democracy (12:31), and addressing some of the leadership and integrity issues of religious institutions (16:49). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Justin Giboney Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadho...

Bakari Sellers is joined by congressional candidate Michael Griffie to discuss the path from principal to running for Michigan’s 13th district (1:10), his plan for constituent services if elected (8:29), and the political outlook of the state’s upcoming gubernatorial race (17:41).  Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Michael Griffie Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn m...

Bakari Sellers is joined by professor and cochair of the Mississippi Food Policy Council Noel Didla to discuss her journey from Southeastern India to teaching at an HBCU (:50), food insecurity in the Deep South (7:23), and signs of progressive promise in the region (19:01). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Noel Didla Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, journalists and authors of ‘His Name Is George Floyd’, to discuss the new biography (6:33), the humanity of the man who’s death sparked a movement (11:17), and the ways he was failed by various systems (15:43). Host: Bakari Sellers Guests: Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa  Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod L...

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 Learn more about your...

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.  Executiv...

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 Learn more about...

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 Loadho...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

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 Learn more about your ad...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Pro...

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...