The Bakari Sellers Podcast

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The Bakari Sellers Podcast tackles the most pressing current events through conversations and interviews with high profile guests. Building upon his experience in South Carolina government and politics and his experience as a lawyer, Sellers will talk to his guests about all topics from the world of politics, including the 2020 election, the movement for racial equality in the US, and much more.

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Affordability and the Black Academic Agenda With Dr. J. Luke Wood

Sep 06 2024 29 mins

Bakari is joined by author and president of Sacramento State University Dr. J. Luke Wood to discuss the Black male academic agenda of a potential Kamala Harris administration (3:53), the balance of college affordability and investing in schools (10:51), and creating a Black honors college at his university (14:59). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Dr. J. Luke Wood Producer: Donnie Beach

U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester

Aug 29 2024 28 mins

Bakari is joined by Lisa Blunt Rochester, the U.S. representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district since 2017. Lisa is the first woman and first Black congressperson to represent Delaware. She talks about her upbringing and what motivated her to get into politics in the first place. Lisa also addresses Kamala Harris’s campaign and what she plans on doing for the sta

Please Welcome the 'Native Land Pod'

Aug 26 2024 112 mins

Thanks so much to our friends at the 'Native Land Pod' for letting us share this amazing episode to our podcast feed. Bakari joins the 'Native Land Pod' alongside hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum. This episode was recorded on night one of the Democratic National Convention and features incredible conversations with Senator Cory Booker, Representative Jamaal Bowman

Jonathan Martin and Ellen Rucker Sellers Live From the DNC

Aug 22 2024 32 mins

Bakari is back and live from Chicago, joined on day three by Politico's Jonathan Martin and Ellen Rucker Sellers. Bakari and Jonathan recap the most memorable moments from night two, including the speeches from the Obamas and the performance by Lil Jon. They discuss the imperatives for Vice President Harris and the Democratic Party this week, as well as what Trump's counter-program

Jasmine Wright Live From the DNC

Aug 21 2024 31 mins

Bakari is joined on day two in Chicago by Jasmine Wright, politics reporter at NOTUS. They chat about the importance of Black female journalists covering Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign, the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, and the legacies of figures such as Jesse Jackson and Fannie Lou Hamer. They also recap the best speeches from night one, discuss the political futur

Alex Thompson Live From the DNC

Aug 20 2024 26 mins

Bakari is live from Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention! He's joined by Alex Thompson of Axios and CNN to recap night one. They talk about how the vibes are different from the RNC last month, the biggest wins for Democrats in terms of messaging and speeches, President Biden's address, and what they're most looking forward to from night two, including speeches from f

Nicole Auerbach on House v. NCAA

Aug 19 2024 28 mins

Nicole talks about her rise in the sports media industry and how she rose from the ranks as an intern at the Boston Globe to the lead college football and college basketball insider at NBC Sports. She also discusses House v. NCAA class-action lawsuit, and the terms of a multi-billion-dollar settlement that stands to reshape college sports, including $2.75 billion in back-pay damage

‘Antidemocratic’ With David Daley

Aug 15 2024 29 mins

Bakari Sellers is joined by the author of the new book ‘Antidemocratic,’ David Daley, to discuss what got him into becoming a voting rights activist, what his new book is about, how it differs from his previous two (11:30), and much more. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: David Daley Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

The Rise of Tim Walz With Torey Van Oot

Aug 12 2024 33 mins

Bakari Sellers is joined by reporter and coauthor of the Axios Twin Cities newsletter Torey Van Oot. They start with discussing the growth of the Axios newsletter. Then Torey takes us through Governor Tim Walz’s rise from a teacher and football coach to potential vice president (4:30). They also discuss what to expect from Walz moving forward (18:10). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest:

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts

Aug 08 2024 29 mins

Bakari is joined by the 73rd governor of Massachussets Maura Healey. Gov Healey discusses her career arc from growing up in a small town in New Hampshire, attending Harvard, and playing pro basketball in Europe. She also discusses the development of Massachusetts as one of the oldest states to becoming a place for the advancement of technology. Healey also served with Vice Presiden