Best Maura Nicole Podcasts (2024)

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U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester 28:14

26m ago28:14

28:14

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 wha…

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Please Welcome the 'Native Land Pod' 1:52:51

1h ago1:52:51

1:52:51

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 Bo…

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Jonathan Martin and Ellen Rucker Sellers Live From the DNC 32:17

5d ago32:17

32:17

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 we…

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Jasmine Wright Live From the DNC 31:09

7d ago31:09

31:09

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 nigh…

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Alex Thompson Live From the DNC 26:03

4h ago26:03

26:03

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 ni…

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Nicole Auerbach on House v. NCAA 28:52

4d ago28:52

28:52

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, includin…

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‘Antidemocratic’ With David Daley 29:40

8d ago29:40

29:40

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…

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The Rise of Tim Walz With Torey Van Oot 33:05

16d ago33:05

33:05

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 (18:1…

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Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts 29:52

24d ago29:52

29:52

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. Hea…

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Shaping the First Amendment and How Kamala Harris Should Speak to Black Men With Uncle Luke 28:51

27d ago28:51

28:51

Bakari Sellers is joined by Luther Roderick Campbell, a.k.a. Uncle Luke. They talk about his lasting legacy from 2 Live Crew, how Kamala Harris should talk to Black men (12:37), what can be done in Florida, and more. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Luther Roderick Campbell Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about yo…

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‘Trump in Exile’ With Meridith McGraw 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

Bakari is joined by Politico’s Meridith McGraw to discuss her upcoming book, ‘Trump in Exile.’ The book examines Donald Trump post-presidency, the January 6 Capitol attack, and what was to follow after his return to Mar-a-lago. Plus, there's talk of how Trump has regained the Republican Party following political banishment. She later discusses the …

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Who Will Be Kamala Harris’s Running Mate? 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

Bakari is joined by CNN political analyst, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and senior editor at The Atlantic Ron Brownstein. Brownstein examines the many factors that will go into Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign with just about four months to go until election day. Who will be the VP’s running mate? How will Trump and the Republican Party t…

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Adrianne Shropshire on BlackPAC 29:41

1M ago29:41

29:41

Adrianne Shropshire is executive director of BlackPAC and the affiliated nonpartisan Black Progressive Action Coalition. She is a leader in developing model integrated voter engagement programs that build voter power over multiple election cycles. She discusses her career arc from beginning as a community organizer in South Los Angeles during the 1…

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Zak Cheney-Rice’s Reporting on Race and Politics in the South 31:32

1M ago31:32

31:32

Bakari Sellers is joined by New York magazine features writer Zak Cheney-Rice to discuss his most recent piece, “Black People Are Not Going to Save Joe Biden.” They also talk about Mark Robinson's rise in the Republican Party, Cop City in Atlanta, and more (8:46). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Zak Cheney-Rice Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Produc…

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David Weigel on the Biggest Stories From the Republican National Convention 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

Bakari Sellers is joined by Semafor’s David Weigel, who is in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. They start with the reports that Barack Obama is pushing Joe Biden to reconsider his 2024 presidential bid. Then they discuss other story lines from the RNC, including what to expect from Donald Trump, JD Vance, and much more (7:13). Host…

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Redeeming Justice With Jarrett Adams 23:20

2M ago23:20

23:20

Bakari is joined by attorney Jarrett Adams, who was once falsely accused of a crime, wrongfully convicted, and served 10 years of a 28-year sentence. Jarrett talks about what happened after a night out with friends led to them ending up in prison. He lays out the steps of how he became a civil rights attorney, and how he plans on fixing mass incarc…

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'Black History, for Real' With Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

Bakari is joined by Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee, the hosts of the 'Black History, for Real' podcast. Franchesca and Conscious discuss their origins and how they ended up starting the podcast. The foundation of their podcast is to have Black history be explained in an accurate and non-sanitized way. They also discuss some of the historical e…

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Shaniqua McClendon on Political Media and Voting 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

Bakari is joined by Shaniqua McClendon, who is the vice president of politics for Crooked Media. She discusses her career arc, from interning at the White House to what she’s doing now with Crooked Media. Shaniqua discusses Vote Save America’s strategy for this upcoming election. She also discusses its strategy for Arab, Black male, and white women…

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Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza, Muslim and Arab American Voting, and the Impact of Protests With Akbar Shahid Ahmed 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Bakari Sellers is joined by senior diplomatic correspondent for HuffPost Akbar Shahid Ahmed. They start by discussing his career journey to the point where he is now. Then they discuss the ceasefire proposal between Gaza and Israel (6:08), what impact the protests have played in a push for a ceasefire (12:54), what 2025 looks like if Trump is elect…

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Postdebate Special With Alex Thompson 15:57

2M ago15:57

15:57

Alex Thompson from Axios joined Bakari to discuss Thursday’s presidential debate. What went right and what went wrong for both candidates? How many lies did Trump riffle through during the debate? What do both Bakari and Alex make of President Joe Biden’s rather pale appearance? Did the American people get anything out of the debate? Host: Bakari S…

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A Conversation With Vice President Kamala Harris 34:44

2M ago34:44

34:44

Bakari and Michael Ealy moderate an event with Vice President Kamala Harris in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 12 as part of the vice president's nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. Audio courtesy of the White House. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Vice President Kamala Harris Producer: Clifford Augustin Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn m…

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Uncovering Family History With Lee Hawkins 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

Bakari is joined by journalist, musician, and author Lee Hawkins. Hawkins has a book that’s set to be released in 2025 titled 'I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free,' which examines what his family went through after enslavement. Tune in to Hawkins’s podcast, 'What Happened in Alabama?,' which serves as a precursor to …

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Reproductive Rights with Nourbese Flint 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Bakaris is joined by Nourbese Flint who is an advocate for Black women's reproductive rights. Nourbese also discusses her career work in providing racial justice as well. Nourbese is President of All* Above All and All* Above All Action Fund, leading All* Above All’s work to achieve abortion justice and build the political power of voters of color.…

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Black Country Music With Alice Randall 29:45

3M ago29:45

29:45

Bakari is joined by Alice Randall, an American author, songwriter, producer, and lecturer. Alice discusses her life being born in Motown Detroit, graduating Harvard University, and being the first African-American woman to write a number-one country hit. She also speaks about Black country music being on the rise and taken to new heights with Beyon…

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Sophia Cai on Covering Donald Trump’s Presidency 28:28

3M ago28:28

28:28

Bakari Sellers is joined by Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai to discuss what it was like covering Donald Trump’s presidency straight out of college (01:00). They also discuss what to expect from the upcoming presidential debates (21:00). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Sophia Cai Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Detria Austin Everson on Community Activism and Outreach 22:57

3M ago22:57

22:57

Bakari is joined by Detria Austin Everson, who is the chief executive officer of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation. Detria dives into her career arc from her time at Spelman to continuing her activism in remembrance of John and Lillian Lewis. She also discusses what the foundation represents. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Detria Austin Ever…

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What to Make of Early Polling Numbers with Tom Bonier 25:49

3M ago25:49

25:49

Bakari Sellers is joined by TargetSmart senior adviser Tom Bonier. They discuss swing state polling, the importance of senior voters (6:05), what the public should understand about the polls being reported in the media (10:20), and much more. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Tom Bonier Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn m…

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Representative Barbara Lee on the Current Congress State 31:01

3M ago31:01

31:01

Bakari is joined by U.S. Representative Barbara Lee, who has represented California's 12th Congressional District since 1998. Lee discusses her upbringing in El Paso, Texas, which led her to a life of public service (01:26). She touches on what gives her hope for the future of Congress and policy (10:12), what Congress has been like under Speaker M…

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Tiffany Cross On 2024 Election Coverage 28:22

3M ago28:22

28:22

Tiffany Cross is an American television personality, political analyst, and author who joined Bakari to discuss what life has been like since The Cross Connection last aired and what direction cable news is going in. Also, which famous rapper would she like to see actually make a political run. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Tiffany Cross Producer: Cl…

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Taylor Lorenz on Covering Internet Culture, the Upcoming TikTok Ban, and Creator Culture 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

Bakari Sellers is joined by Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz to discuss covering internet and tech culture. They also discuss how and why the TikTok ban is happening, how platforms can address racial and misogynistic content, and how public policy should shape creator culture (8:45). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Taylor Lorenz Producer: Isaiah…

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Black Men Vote With Joe Paul 25:16

4M ago25:16

25:16

Bakari Sellers is joined by Joe Paul of Black Men Vote to discuss what the Black Men Vote organization is about and what its goals are. Then they look ahead to the 2024 election and discuss what the support looks like for Biden and Trump from Black men, what Black men would like to see from candidates, and much more (9:00). Host: Bakari Sellers Gue…

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‘She Has a Name’ With Tonya Mosley 24:31

4M ago24:31

24:31

Bakari Sellers is joined by NPR’s Tonya Mosley and they start by discussing her thoughts on how journalists have covered the campus protests around the country. Then, they talk about her podcast, ‘She Has a Name’ (6:24). They talk about what inspired the name of the podcast, the themes, the takeaways she has from working on it, and much more. Host:…

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Elle Duncan’s Meteoric Rise in Sports Media 35:08

4M ago35:08

35:08

Bakari is joined by ESPN’s Elle Duncan, who currently cohosts 'SportsCenter' and women’s college basketball coverage. Elle discusses her career arc from the University of West Georgia to working in radio stations to now hosting 'SportsCenter' (02:28). Elle also gives advice to young journalists who are trying to find a career path in sports media (…

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Prentice Penny on 'Black Twitter: A People's History' 23:49

4M ago23:49

23:49

Bakari Sellers is joined by producer Prentice Penny. They start by talking about his journey working on sitcoms like 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Scrubs' (5:49). Then, they discuss his company and his upcoming docuseries, 'Black Twitter: A People’s History' (9:08). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Prentice Penny Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer:…

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‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ With Georgia Hunter 28:25

4M ago28:25

28:25

Bakari is joined by the author of ‘We Were the Lucky Ones,’ Georgia Hunter. She goes through the writing process that went into this book, how difficult ancestral research can be (15:15), and how her book became a mini series on Hulu (20:48). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Georgia Hunter Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Lea…

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'Justice, USA' With Randy Ferrell and Marshall Goldberg 29:16

4M ago29:16

29:16

Bakari Sellers is joined by showrunner Randy Ferrell and executive producer Marshall Goldberg of the docuseries 'Justice, USA.' They talk about how Randy and Marshall met and put together this series, why they chose to film in Nashville, who the audience is for this project, and much more. Host: Bakari Sellers Guests: Randy Ferrell and Marshall Gol…

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Terrance Woodbury on Black Voting 26:44

4M ago26:44

26:44

Bakari is joined by the creator of HIT strategies Terrance Woodbury. HIT strategies is a public analysis and data firm that partners with candidates and organizations that share the mission of empowering underrepresented communities . What are black voters telling us about the election and are the campaigns listening (02:15)? Bakari and Terrance al…

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Craig Gilbert on Wisconsin Politics 28:37

5M ago28:37

28:37

Bakari is joined by Craig Gilbert, a prominently known political journalist who recently retired from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Craig discusses how his career got started and where he’s at now (01:52). Is the polling in Wisconsin accurate (03:48)? What are Black voters concerned about in Wisconsin (08:03)? What kinds of resources are being pu…

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Don Winslow’s Stellar Writing Career 24:08

5M ago24:08

24:08

Bakari is joined by author Don Winslow, who is best known for his crime novels. Winslow talks about why he uses his voice in politics, specifically against Donald Trump (06:26). He also discusses his newest book, 'City in Ruins' (08:14). Winslow also goes in-depth about the parallels between his book 'Savages' and the movie, which was directed by O…

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Kent Babb Discusses “The Kim Mulkey Way” 25:46

5M ago25:46

25:46

Bakari is joined by Kent Babb of The Washington Post to talk about his piece on LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey. Kent speaks on Mulkey’s press conference addressing his article about her before it was released (06:10). What is Mulkey’s relationship with arguably her best player ever, Brittney Griner (11:20)? How is she viewed among her…

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Taking a Look at All Things North Carolina Politics With Danielle Battaglia 23:18

5M ago23:18

23:18

Bakari Sellers is joined by Danielle Battaglia, Capitol Hill correspondent for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer, to discuss everything going on with North Carolina politics. They discuss whether North Carolina is a swing state, the gubernatorial race, the history of North Carolina politics, and much more (2:35). Host: Bakari Sellers G…

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Nevada Politics With Jessica Hill 26:06

5M ago26:06

26:06

Jessica Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal joins Bakari Sellers to discuss one of the biggest battleground states, Nevada. Why is Nevada such a swing state (04:20)? They also discuss Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown’s tightly contested Senate race (12:06) and the important issues for Black voters in Nevada (15:30). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jessica Hi…

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Evan Turner's NCAA Tournament Predictions, and Life After Basketball 32:00

5M ago32:00

32:00

Bakari is joined by former college basketball national player of the year and the no. 2 pick in the 2010 NBA draft, Evan Turner. Bakari and Evan discuss his transition from player, to coach, to entrepreneur (02:06). Then, they talk about the changes in college athletics, including NIL and the transfer portal (09:54). Plus, Evan’s Final Four predict…

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Greg Bluestein on Fani Willis and Biden and Trump’s Early Outlook in Georgia 26:34

5M ago26:34

26:34

Bakari Sellers is joined by Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein. They start by talking about what District Attorney Fani Willis’s disqualification means for Donald Trump’s case against the state of Georgia. Then, they talk about how Trump and Joe Biden plan to campaign in Georgia (6:40). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Greg B…

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William Stanford Davis on ‘Abbott Elementary’ and Being a “Late Bloomer” 25:02

5M ago25:02

25:02

Bakari Sellers is joined by ‘Abbott Elementary’ star William Stanford Davis to discuss getting into acting, auditioning for ‘Friends,’ what it means to be a late bloomer (4:33), and what it’s like to work on ‘Abbott Elementary’ (5:50). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: William Stanford Davis Producer: Isaiah Blakely Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Le…

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Reporting on MOVE With Lyra Monteiro 29:31

6M ago29:31

29:31

Bakari Sellers is joined by Finding Ceremony’s Lyra Monteiro to discuss her career, her reporting on the MOVE bombing, and the Morton Cranial Collection. Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Lyra Monteiro Producer: Stefan Anderson Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Alex Stapleton on ‘God Save Texas’ and Documentary Filmmaking 29:52

6M ago29:52

29:52

Bakari is joined by filmmaker Alex Stapleton to discuss her recent directorial effort in the documentary series ‘God Save Texas,’ why she’s drawn to documentaries and this project (02:44), what makes Texas so unique (12:31), and the impact the oil industry has had in the Houston community (15:47). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Alex Stapleton Producer…

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Finding Humor in Today’s Politics With 'The Good Liars' 25:40

6M ago25:40

25:40

Bakari is joined by Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler, the political comedy duo behind “The Good Liars,” to discuss their start stemming from the Occupy Wall Street movement (00:44), how they find humor during a dark time of American politics (05:11), and what they’ve learned from interviewing both Republican and Democratic voters (07:56). Hosts: Ba…

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Elon Musk and the ‘Battle for the Bird’ With Kurt Wagner 22:53

6M ago22:53

22:53

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and author Kurt Wagner to discuss his new book ‘Battle for the Bird’ and Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover (2:41). Plus, what regulation on the current program looks like (11:20), and Washington’s response to the circumstances around the acquisition (16:58). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Kurt Wagner Producer: Donnie …

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Humanizing Martin and Malcolm With Dr. Peniel Joseph 26:51

6M ago26:51

26:51

Bakari Sellers is joined by professor and author Dr. Peniel Joseph to discuss discovering Black studies while growing up in Queens, New York (2:23), as well as his personal connection to Haiti (4:18). They then dive into the NatGeo series ‘Genius: MLK/X,’ based off of his book ‘The Sword and the Shield’ (10:38). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Dr. Peni…

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