Best Terrance Davies Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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

4d 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

11d 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

16d 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

20d 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

23d 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

26d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Black Media and ‘American Negra’ With Natasha Alford 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Natasha Alford to discuss her new book, ‘American Negra’; growing up as an Afro-Latina (2:37); and how the writing process helped heal broken relationships (6:36). Plus, the importance of Black media in the past, present, and future (10:56). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Natasha Alford Producer: Donnie Beacham J…

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Alisha Gordon and the Voting Power of Single Black Mothers 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

Bakari Sellers is joined by founder and executive director of The Current Project Alisha Gordon to discuss the organization’s investment in single Black mothers (5:05), and their impact as a voting demographic (7:48). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Alisha Gordon Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad …

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Tamron Hall and the Playbook of Longevity 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist, host and author Tamron Hall to discuss her ability to maintain a successful and evolving career (5:12), before digging into her latest novel ‘Watch Where They Hide’ (9:16), and the creative process behind bringing the character Jordan Manning to life in the crime series (14:48). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Ta…

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'The Weeds’: Jonquilyn Hill on Black Women and Policy 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

Bakari Sellers is joined by Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox’s policy podcast ‘The Weeds’ to discuss the show’s special series on Black women (4:23), before reacting to the Fani Willis hearings (14:49), and giving a peak at what to expect next from the podcast (21:10). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jonquilyn Hill Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr Executive Prod…

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Dulcé Sloan and the Lie of Overnight Success 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Bakari Sellers is joined by comedian and author Dulcé Sloan to discuss discovering her calling in comedy (1:26), her book, ‘Hello, Friends!,’ and why it’s not a memoir (8:07). Plus, her words of advice on dating and the concept of destiny (14:47). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Dulcé Sloan Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadho…

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Russia, Ukraine and the Showman with Simon Shuster 24:36

3M ago24:36

24:36

Bakari Sellers is joined by staff writer for Time Magazine Simon Shuster to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (2:40), Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s path from comedian to president (6:09), and what American politicians could learn from the Ukrainian leader (15:27). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Simon Shuster Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer:…

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‘Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum’ With Antonia Hylton 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist, podcaster, and NBC correspondent Antonia Hylton to discuss the history of Crownsville Hospital in her book, ‘Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum’ (4:25), and the impact the institution had on the surrounding Black community (15:24). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Antonia Hylton Producer: Donnie Beach…

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‘Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?’ With Keith Boykin 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

Bakari Sellers is joined by producer, political commentator, and author Keith Boykin to discuss his career as a writer (1:09) and his new book, ‘Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?’ (18:30) Plus, a look at politicians' answers to the question of whether America is a racist country (25:36). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Keith Boykin Producer: D…

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Kai Wright and ‘Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows’ 29:19

3M ago29:19

29:19

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and activist Kai Wright to discuss hosting WNYC’s ‘Notes From America’ (1:00), telling stories from the early days of the AIDS epidemic with the podcast ‘Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows’ (4:33), and the current state of the crisis (17:19). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Kai Wright Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr…

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WNBA, NIL, and Final Four Predictions With Arielle Chambers 32:46

3M ago32:46

32:46

Bakari Sellers is joined by multimedia journalist Arielle Chambers to discuss founding Bleacher Report’s women’s platform, HighlightHER (4:58), check in on the WNBA offseason (6:47), and talk about how NIL and the transfer portal has impacted women’s sports (10:44). Plus, WBB Final Four predictions (21:29) and addressing the coverage gap for women’…

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Crystal Smith Paul and ‘Did You Hear About Kitty Kar?’ 24:46

3M ago24:46

24:46

Bakari Sellers is joined by editor and author Crystal Smith Paul to discuss the book that changed her view of writing (4:43), and her latest, ‘Did You Hear About Kitty Kar?’ (6:04). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Crystal Smith Paul Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Whole Hog BBQ With Dr. Howard Conyers 25:09

3M ago25:09

25:09

Bakari Sellers is joined by author, BBQ pitmaster and engineer Dr. Howard Conyers to dig into his career as an engineer at NASA (1:12), the work he does to highlight Black postmasters (5:22), and a regional breakdown of BBQ (11:38). Plus, a discussion about the future of Black farming (14:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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Closing the Racial Wealth Gap With Andre M. Perry 34:49

3M ago34:49

34:49

Bakari Sellers is joined by author, professor, and Brookings Institute senior fellow Andre M. Perry to discuss how to fix the devaluation of homes in Black communities (04:35), the widening racial wealth gap (08:40), and why Spelman College’s recent $100 million donation highlights the importance of investing in education (21:31). Host: Bakari Sell…

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Joshua Green and the Struggle for a New American Politics 26:27

3M ago26:27

26:27

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Joshua Green to discuss his new book ‘The Rebels’ (2:04), the rise of populism around the world (4:26), and to dig into the work of Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during the Biden years (10:44). Plus, what the economic populism of the left means for the future of the Democratic P…

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Zack Beauchamp on Journalism and the Rise in Authoritarianism 31:42

4M ago31:42

31:42

Bakari Sellers is joined by Vox senior correspondent Zack Beauchamp to discuss journalism as authoritarianism rises around the world (3:08), a breakdown of the Israel-Gaza conflict (8:18), and what he’d tell President Biden to focus on while on the campaign trail (18:06). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Zack Beauchamp Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Execu…

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Overcoming Discrimination in the Workforce With Adia Harvey Wingfield 21:57

4M ago21:57

21:57

Bakari Sellers is joined by author and professor of sociology at Washington University in St. Louis Adia Harvey Wingfield to discuss her research on racial and gender inequality in the workforce (2:21), and her new book, ‘Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It’ (4:40). Plus, potential policy solutions to ena…

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Jake Sherman and How to Cover Congress 33:04

4M ago33:04

33:04

Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and cofounder of Punchbowl News Jake Sherman to discuss the daily congressional newsletter (4:04), the monetization of journalism (7:24), and the House’s current speaker and minority leader (23:48). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Jake Sherman Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn …

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‘The Book of James’ With Valerie Babb 20:01

4M ago20:01

20:01

Bakari Sellers is joined by professor and author Valerie Babb to discuss her latest book, ‘The Book Of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron’ (3:09), before digging into the superstar’s intellect and inspiration for activism (9:53). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Valerie Babb Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt…

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Rumaan Alam on Writing and Adapting ‘Leave the World Behind’ 26:00

5M ago26:00

26:00

Bakari Sellers is joined by writer Rumaan Alam to unpack his 2020 novel ‘Leave the World Behind’ (4:35), and the process of adapting it for the screen with director Sam Ismail (11:43). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Rumaan Alam Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Military and Foreign Policy With Rep. Mikie Sherrill 30:47

5M ago30:47

30:47

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: Jar…

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Steve Inskeep on Lessons From Lincoln and ‘Differ We Must’ 28:44

5M ago28:44

28:44

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 Seller…

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‘South to Black Power’ With Charles Blow 26:44

5M ago26:44

26:44

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 Produ…

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Gelila Bekele and Telling Tyler Perry’s Story 20:06

5M ago20:06

20:06

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 podcastch…

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Terace Garnier and ‘No Longer Silent’ 19:41

5M ago19:41

19:41

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 ab…

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Life, Boxing, and ‘Killing the Image’ With Andre Ward 25:26

5M ago25:26

25:26

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).…

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Doug Melville and America’s ‘Invisible Generals’ 28:09

6M ago28:09

28:09

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 …

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Philip Lewis on Uplifting Stories and Growing Up in Detroit 24:25

6M ago24:25

24:25

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 mo…

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Explaining the News With Peter Kafka 26:57

6M ago26:57

26:57

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 Prod…

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Lodriguez Murray and Investment in HBCUs 27:35

6M ago27:35

27:35

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 J…

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Redistricting and the Black Vote With Brandon Tensley 26:46

6M ago26:46

26:46

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 Produc…

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Axios and the State of Media With Sara Fischer 23:29

6M ago23:29

23:29

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 Produ…

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Malcolm Jenkins and ‘What Winners Won’t Tell You’ 22:47

6M ago22:47

22:47

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 Produ…

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Marriage and Parenthood With Jada Pinkett Smith 29:18

6M ago29:18

29:18

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 Produc…

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Discussing ‘First, Best’ With Mayor Steven L. Reed 22:10

6M ago22:10

22:10

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…

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‘Every Shot Counts’ With Carlos Boozer 27:29

7M ago27:29

27:29

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: …

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