The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Bakari Sellers is joined by attorney and TV host Eboni K. Williams to discuss her work with Byron Allen at TheGrio (1:13), break down chapters of her new book, 'Bet on Black: The Good News About Being Black in America Today' (6:44), and talk about how she centered her Blackness on 'The Real Housewives of New York City' (14:29). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Eboni K. Williams Producer: Donnie Beacham...

Bakari Sellers is joined by ESPN contributor and host of ‘The Domonique Foxworth Show,' Domonique Foxworth, to discuss the transition from NFL player to analyst (:59), the loyalty of Dallas Cowboys fans (9:28), and a look ahead at Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup (15:21). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Domonique Foxworth Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about you...

Bakari Sellers is joined by political commentator and writer Josie Duffy Rice to discuss the prospect of police reform (2:53), before digging into her podcast ‘Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children’ (6:43) and the concept of police reform vs. prison reform (16:35). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Josie Duffy Rice Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarr...

Bakari Sellers is joined by author and legal scholar James Forman Jr. to discuss how the activism of his parents shapes his work (3:02), democratic accountability in police reform (13:34), and the dumbing down of America (19:05). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: James Forman Jr.  Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Bakari Sellers is joined by the president of the NAACP’s Memphis branch and chairman of the Shelby County Commission, Van Turner Jr., to discuss transparency following the killing of Tyre Nichols (1:30), the concept of justice at this point (5:15), and where we go from here (11:58). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Van Turner Jr. Producer: Donnie Beacham jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn mo...

Bakari Sellers is joined by writer, director, and actor Chad Sanders to discuss his journey from Google to the writer’s room of ‘Rap Sh!t’ (1:10), conversations about race and wealth on his ‘Direct Deposit’ podcast (6:49), and working on a production led by Issa Rae (14:36). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Chad Sanders Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about y...

Bakari Sellers is joined by writer and political commentator S.E. Cupp to discuss the election and Republican acceptance of George Santos (3:34), and the focus of the GOP (8:57). Plus, the outlook of the 2024 election (13:48), and where Democrats are going wrong (21:08). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: S.E. Cupp Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad...

Bakari Sellers is joined by sportswriter and political blogger Charlie Pierce to discuss his journey from forest ranger to journalist (:42), Merrick Garland and the investigation of President Biden (6:56), and the chaos to expect from House Republicans and the 2024 election (13:25). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Charlie Pierce Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn mo...

Bakari Sellers is joined by ESPN analyst and host of the ‘The Pivot’ podcast Ryan Clark to discuss going from the NFL to behind the mic (:39), the Damar Hamlin injury (3:51), and a look ahead at the rest of the playoffs (13:39). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Ryan Clark Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Bakari Sellers is joined by civil rights activist and cofounder of Campaign Zero DeRay Mckesson to discuss reports of spikes in crime (6:28), the work being done to close Rikers Island jail (15:53), and policing during the Biden administration (22:20). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: DeRay Mckesson Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Bakari Sellers is joined by special writer at the Wall Street Journal Greg Zuckerman to break down the state of cryptocurrency and the collapse of FTX (5:46). Plus, a look ahead at the economy of 2023 (18:30) and the future of Tesla (20:52). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Greg Zuckerman Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Bakari Sellers is joined by Politico’s senior political columnist Jonathan Martin to explain the congressional confusion (1:54), and if not Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, then who (5:11)? Plus, the dilemma facing democrats in 2024 (11:44) and five political predictions for the new year (17:59).  Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jonathan Martin Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: J...

Bakari Sellers is joined by senior writer at Deadspin Carron Phillips to unpack Deion Sanders’s decision to leave Jackson State for Colorado (1:16), and discuss how successful he could be at his new destination (11:34). Plus, Michigan’s CFB Playoff prospects (16:28), and accountability for Jerry Jones (23:47). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Carron Phillips Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Prod...

CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings joins to discuss working with Karl Rove in the George W. Bush White House (2:47), his current role as founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations (5:37), and a republican recap of the 2022 midterms (8:17). Plus, the GOP’s strategy for the 2024 election (18:52). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Scott Jennings Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.  Executive Producer...

Bakari Sellers is joined by author and Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank to discuss his NYT best-selling book ‘The Destructionists’ (5:02), the political narrative coming out of Georgia (9:33), and the 2024 primary outlook of the GOP vs. Trump (16:27). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Dana Milbank Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Bakari Sellers is joined by consultant and founder of the Hicks Evaluation Group Fredrick Hicks to preview the runoff election between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker (:34), and why the race is so tight when one candidate “don’t speak too good” (8:09). Plus, Rev. Warnock’s presidential prospects (15:45), and Georgia as a potential primary state (22:52). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Fredrick Hic...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and host of Showtime’s ‘The Circus’, John Heilemann, to discuss how the 2016 election changed the world (4:39), what Herschel Walker’s candidacy means for the state of politics (10:05), and Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election prospects (23:22). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: John Heilemann Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more abou...

Bakari Sellers is joined by New York Times political reporter Maya King to react to the midterm and gubernatorial elections in Georgia (1:17), the support of Black men as a voting bloc in the state (13:34), and unpacking the role of race and sex in Stacey Abrams’s loss to Brian Kemp (18:18). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Maya King Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Lear...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and ‘Game Theory’ host Bomani Jones to discuss his journey from economics to the intersection of sports and culture (2:08), the World Cup and human rights violations in Qatar (4:06), and Kyrie Irving’s relationship with Black Hebrew Israelites (6:48). Plus, college football talk and Deion Sanders’s chances of staying at Jackson State (13:19). Host: Bakari Sel...

Bakari Sellers is joined by author and former lawyer for Donald Trump to discuss the announcement of another Trump presidential run (3:24), the potential GOP response to a MAGA campaign after a disappointing Republican midterm (9:14), and his new book about the Dept. of Justice under Donald Trump, ‘Revenge’ (21:32). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Michael Cohen Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive P...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and author Jemele Hill to discuss her journey from the Detroit Free Press to ESPN (1:54), the Kyrie Irving backlash following his controversial tweet (10:20), and the release of her new book ‘Uphill: A Memoir’ (15:58). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jemele Hill Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Bakari Sellers is joined by national political reporter Astead Herndon to discuss the fallout from the midterm election results (6:12), analyze the gubernatorial and Senate races in Georgia (11:25) and democratic victories in Pennsylvania and Michigan (24:10). Plus, the future of the Republican Party after the red wave that wasn’t (33:30). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Astead Herndon Producer: Donni...

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and political correspondent Ron Brownstein to discuss reporting in an age when facts are less important (2:40), midterm candidate quality vs. platform substance (11:46), and an in-depth analysis of several key races (15:04). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Ron Brownstein Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad cho...

Bakari Sellers is joined by staff writer and editor for The Washington Post Timothy Bella to discuss his new book about Charles Barkley, 'Barkley: A Biography' (4:34), Barkley’s pre-NBA life in Leeds, Alabama (7:31), and his star power in the NBA of the ’90s (16:04). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Timothy Bella Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad...

Bakari Sellers is joined by executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty to discuss the importance of the separation of church and state (4:42), the current state of white Christian nationalism (8:00), and breaking down the locations where the rise in nationalism is largest (17:07). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Amanda Tyler Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer:...