The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Bakari Sellers is joined by U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill to discuss her journey from the armed forces to Congress (1:22), potential solutions for the war in Gaza (12:52), and the impact Senator Tommy Tuberville has had on the U.S. military (19:05). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Mikie Sherrill Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Bakari Sellers is joined by author and journalist Steve Inskeep to discuss his new book, ‘Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America’ (8:46); compare responses to 19th-century demographic changes to today (11:57); and talk about the lessons the Biden administration could learn from the Lincoln presidency (15:40). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Steve Inskeep Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist, commentator and op-ed columnist for the New York Times to discuss the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South (:53), defining the American South (10:31), and the new documentary film ‘South to Black Power’ (13:24). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Charles Blow Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choi...

Bakari Sellers is joined by director Gelila Bekele to discuss her journey from modeling to filmmaking (1:10), and her new documentary chronicling the life of Tyler Perry, ‘Maxine’s Baby’ (6:49). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Gelila Bekela Producer: Donnie Becham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bakari Sellers is joined by Miss International World 2023 and author Terace Garnier to discuss her memoir, ‘No Longer Silent’ (4:13), in which she writes about overcoming trauma and combating assault in the U.S. military (6:19). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Terace Garnier Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Bakari Sellers is joined by former boxing champion and author Andre Ward to discuss his memoir ‘Killing the Image: A Champion’s Journey of Faith, Fighting, and Forgiveness’ (5:14), the origin of his nickname S.O.G., “Son of God” (11:05), and overcoming the pitfalls of substance abuse (12:56). Plus, a look at the current landscape of boxing (16:40). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Andre Ward Producer:...

Bakari Sellers is joined by author, Doug Melville to discuss his book about his family, and America’s first Black generals, ‘Invisible Generals’ (2:38), telling stories of the U.S.’s Black veterans (8:21) and the process of putting his family’s story on paper (15:37). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Doug Melville Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Philip Lewis, senior editor at HuffPost, to discuss reporting for a legacy digital outlet (3:21), how growing up in Detroit shaped his perspective (6:44), and takeaways from the 2023 elections (8:55). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Philip Lewis Senior Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Bakari Sellers is joined by senior correspondent at Vox Media to discuss the platform’s method of covering the news (2:52), his reporting on the site formerly known as Twitter, and the podcast ‘Land of the Giants’ (6:05). Plus, the evolution of billionaires (18:55). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Peter Kafka Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad cho...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at UNCF Lodriguez Murray to discuss the issues facing private HBCUs (7:01), federal funding and enrollment growth at schools (11:18), and the tough but rewarding work done by UNCF (21:17). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Lodriguez Murray Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Brandon Tensley, national politics reporter at Capital B News, to discuss the South Carolina voting map Supreme Court case (7:04), state-by-state predictions of similar rulings (14:10), and whether these cases could help tip power in the House of Representatives (21:47). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Brandon Tensley Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod...

Bakari Sellers is joined by senior media reporter at Axios Sara Fischer to discuss what makes Axios different from other outlets (1:27), the state of Fox News since Tucker Carlson’s departure (5:48), and the SAG and WGA strikes (8:16). Plus, a look at media coverage of the Biden administration (16:17). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Sara Fischer Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod...

Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL All-Pro and author Malcolm Jenkins to talk about the latest generation of defensive backs in the NFL (3:38), his new memoir, ‘What Winners Won’t Tell You’ and the challenges of fatherhood (7:08). Plus, a look back at the impact of protesting in the NFL (15:46). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Malcolm Jenkins Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod...

Bakari Sellers is joined by actress, host, and author Jada Pinkett Smith to discuss her new memoir, ‘Worthy’ (:56), growing up in Baltimore (10:03), and correcting the record on what people get wrong about her (14:32). Plus, advice on navigating marriage and parenthood in the public eye (16:35). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jada Pinkett Smith Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod...

Bakari Sellers is joined by the first Black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, Steven L. Reed, to discuss his early days at Morehouse College (:40) and his new memoir, ‘First, Best: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy From Today’s Civil Rights Movement’ (7:35). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Mayor Steven L. Reed Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices...

Bakari Sellers is joined by analyst and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer to discuss his new book ‘Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience’ (3:40). Plus, digging into the NBA’s most underrated (12:10), Kobe and LeBron as teammates (14:34) and the state of college basketball as a father of blue-chip recruits (19:36). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Carlos Boozer Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executi...

Bakari Sellers is joined by sports commentator Brian Custer to discuss healthy living and his battle with prostate cancer (3:23), before talking the impact of the latest massive NBA trades (11:14), surprising NFL teams at the quarter-season mark (21:40), and the Heisman trophy race (27:28). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Brian Custer Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Le...

Bakari Sellers and political journalist Jonathan Martin react to the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House (:52), the potential future of Representative Matt Gaetz (8:37), and the impact the congressional turmoil could have on the 2024 election (13:26). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jonathan Martin Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad c...

Bakari Sellers is joined by political commentator and writer Michael Harriot to discuss his new book, ‘Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America’ (:51), James Brown’s importance to all forms of music (8:29), and the prospect of his book getting banned (11:22). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Michael Harriott Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about...

Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and political commentator Elie Mystal to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling (:56), the ethical disaster that is Justice Clarence Thomas (11:20), and the diverse judicial appointments of the Biden administration (18:21). Plus, the historical timeline of the court’s expansion through the years (23:49). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: El...

Bakari Sellers is joined by documentarian Dawn Porter to discuss her path from litigator to filmmaker (:51), her latest docuseries ‘Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court’ (4:37), and calling out the hypocrisy of Justice Clarence Thomas (9:43).  Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Dawn Porter Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Bakari Sellers is joined by screenwriter Rob Edwards and congressional candidate Michael B. Moore to discuss their graphic novel ‘Defiant: the Robert Smalls Story’ (7:41), and Edwards compares the pressure to that of writing ‘The Princess and the Frog’ in 2009 (10:26). Plus, Moore, a descendant of Smalls, talks about sharing his great-great grandfather’s story with early learners (18:17). Host: Ba...

Bakari Sellers is joined by comedy legend Cedric the Entertainer to dig into his debut novel, ‘Flipping Boxcars,’ and the inspiration behind the story (4:05). Plus, they discuss his new series, ‘Kings of BBQ,’ and the celebration of all things grilled (13:46). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Cedric the Entertainer Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your a...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Kelly Burton, an author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Black Innovation Alliance, to discuss closing the racial wealth gap (2:55), break down the art of investing (6:45), and react to the discrimination lawsuit faced by Fearless Fund (11:45). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Kelly Burton Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about you...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist George Chidi to talk Georgia’s RICO prosecution of Trump and YSL (4:10), the potential political future of Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis (10:40), and the politics around Atlanta’s Public Safety Training Center, known as "Cop City" (17:52). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: George Chidi Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt L...