The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Bakari Sellers is joined by author, professional speaker, and cofounder of the Brooklyn Debate League Jonathan Conyers to discuss working with ’Humans of New York’ (3:08), his memoir ‘I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here: Finding My Voice, Finding My People, Finding My Way’ (5:28), and the ways in which being a father have shaped and changed his life (13:54). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jonathan Conyers P...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist, author, and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell to discuss the eighth season of ‘Revisionist History’ and gun violence in the U.S. (2:11), and what can be done to fix the many gun-related problems in the country (18:37). Plus, they discuss the differences in how other countries handle the issue (21:42). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Malcolm Gladwell Producer: Donnie Be...

Bakari Sellers is joined by ESPN’s Tiffany Greene to discuss her journey and her advice for upcoming journalists. Then, they break down SWAC football minus Deion Sanders, NCCU’s dominance, and the future for the MEAC. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Tiffany Greene Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Bakari Sellers is joined by director, producer, and writer Pete Nicks to discuss his journey from Howard University to documentary filmmaking (:47) before discussing his new film, 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' (9:36), and the role that Black fatherhood plays in the film and in Curry’s life (17:47). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Pete Nicks Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadhol...

Bakari Sellers is joined legendary rapper and author Jeezy to discuss the making of ‘Trap or Die’ (:56), the new book ‘Adversity for Sale’ and his childhood growing up in Georgia (6:55), and maintaining longevity in the music industry (19:34).  Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jeezy Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Bakari Sellers is joined by podcaster and journalist Sam Sanders to discuss his journey from growing up with a stutter to hosting national radio shows (4:45), and whether or not there are too many podcasts out there (17:56). Plus, a discussion of country music’s race problem, inspired by a recent episode of his podcast ‘Into It’ (22:17). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Sam Sanders Producer: Donnie Bea...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Akela Lacy, reporter at The Intercept, to discuss the world of reform-oriented district attorneys (2:32), Florida governor Ron DeSantis and his role in influencing the state’s supreme court (8:34), and the state of federal immigration policy under the Biden administration (13:33). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Akela Lacy Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Ja...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Politico national investigative correspondent Heidi Przybyla to discuss her reporting on Leonard Leo and the corporate influence on the Supreme Court (5:01), the Democratic response to the “ecosystem of billionaires” (12:55), and Donald Trump’s political prospects post-indictment (14:32). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Heidi Przybyla Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive...

Bakari Sellers is joined by former national security official and author Miles Taylor to discuss seeing fellow conservatives bend to Donald Trump’s will (2:53), being labeled a ‘whistleblower’ following his NYT anonymous op-ed from inside the Trump White House (7:08), and his new book ‘Blowback’ and saving the nation from a second dose of Trump (15:00). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Miles Taylor Pro...

Bakari Sellers is joined by stand-up comedian and actor Roy Wood Jr. to break down the differences and similarities between the WGA and SAG strikes (2:35), the state of sitcoms and late night TV once the strikes eventually end (14:12), and the perseverance of comedy during the shutdown (22:43). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Roy Wood Jr. Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadhol...

Bakari Sellers is joined by partner at the Elias Law Group Abha Khanna to discuss the work the group does to protect democracy (4:39), Black Democratic legislators working with Republicans in redistricting efforts (17:49), and the litigation of election denial claims (20:26). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Abha Khanna Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about y...

Bakari Sellers is joined by congressman Ro Khanna of California to react to some of the recent Supreme Court decisions (3:43), how the affirmative action ruling affects Californians (11:29), and the prospect of Democrats retaking the House majority in 2024 (15:41). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Rep. Ro Khanna Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad...

Bakari Sellers is joined by filmmaker Sam Pollard to discuss the appeal of documentary films (3:13), his new doc 'The League' (6:37), and the ways that Jackie Robinson’s integration into the MLB spelled the end of the Negro Leagues (18:06). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Sam Pollard Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Bakari Sellers is joined by New York Times politics reporter Maya King to discuss the Biden administration’s messaging to Black voters (3:11), Nikki Haley and Tim Scott’s prospects in the GOP primary field (10:40), and the present and future prospects of reparations (19:09). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Maya King Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your...

Bakari Sellers is joined by executive director of Black College Success, Ibert Schultz to discuss the need for such programs (4:55), the impact of the SCOTUS’s ruling on affirmative action (7:39), and how HBCUs could be affected by the decision (13:22). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Ibert Schultz Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Joel Anderson, a Slate writer and the host of the ‘Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas’ podcast, to discuss his start in journalism (00:29) and the impact of fewer local newspapers (03:44), before delving into why Joel wanted to focus on Thomas, how he became a conservative, and his relationship with his family (06:56). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Joel Anderson Producer:...

Bakari Sellers is joined by the dean of Howard University School of Law, Danielle R. Holley, to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent rulings regarding Alabama’s congressional maps and the Native American adoption law (01:39) and the expected reversal of affirmative action by the court (04:34). They then talk about what to expect from the court in regard to issues such as student loan debt and about...

Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL tight end and VP of strategic relationships with Human Coalition to discuss his pro-life activism (4:02), his new book ‘The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice’ (6:09), and the path forward for pro-life organizations in a post-Roe v. Wade country (18:37). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Benjamin Watson Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr....

Bakari Sellers is joined by author Santi Elijah Holley to discuss his new book ‘An Amerikan Family: the Shakurs and the Nation They Created’ (2:26), ways in which the Harlem Black Panthers filled a void following Malcolm X’s assassination (8:56), and reframing Tupac Shakur in the context of such an influential family (16:17). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Santi Elijah Holley Producer: Donnie Beacham...

Bakari Sellers is joined by WNYC journalist and author Matt Katz to discuss Chris Christie’s appeal as a Trump alternative to the GOP (5:57), the former governor’s relationship with the former president (14:08), and Christie’s potential policy priorities (19:46).  Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Matt Katz Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices...

Bakari Sellers is joined by CSO at Wieden+Kennedy New York and professor at the University of Michigan Marcus Collins to discuss working digital strategy for Beyoncé (:57), the art of cultural translation (6:26), and his new book, “For the Culture” (13:37). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Marcus Collins Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices....

Bakari Sellers is joined by producer and cohost of the music podcast ‘Broken Record’ Justin Richmond to discuss connecting with Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell (6:01), celebrating Black Music History Month all year long (10:28), and his new business podcast, ‘Started From the Bottom’ (11:56). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Justin Richmond Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadho...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Errin Haines, journalist and editor at large for The 19th*, to discuss the pending end of affirmative action (2:45), the hypocrisy around ethics and Justice Clarence Thomas (9:56), and the media’s focus on small-town, white voters leading up to elections (12:53). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Errin Haines Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Le...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and author Donovan X. Ramsey to discuss his new book ‘When Crack Was King’ (4:46), the true history of the crack era and the role of the CIA (12:38), and the impact of the war on drugs on the Black community (20:26). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Donovan X. Ramsey Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices...

Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL defensive end and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears to discuss Ja Morant and cultural influence (2:41), the 2023 NFL offseason (9:35), and the outlook of the upcoming college football season (15:03). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Marcus Spears Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...