,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,John Berman,David Urban,Barack Obama,President Obama,Donald Trump,President Trump,Palestine,Israel,democracy,National Guard,Marc Maron,Anderson Cooper,Middle East,hostages,ozg8IXkq4Ao,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_ozg8IXkq4Ao,Former President Barack Obama speaks out on WTF with Marc Maron, warning that America’s democratic guardrails have been deliberately weakened — and calling out Trump’s use of the military on U.S. soil.
Bakari Sellers and David Urban join CNN's John Berman to debate Obama’s comments, Trump’s leadership, and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. From the Posse Comitatus Act to presidential restraint, this exchange explores the state of democracy, political hypocrisy, and global diplomacy.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Barack Obama’s criticism of Trump’s attempts to deploy the National Guard in U.S. cities
- Warnings about the fragility of democracy and weakened institutional guardrails
- Debate over Trump’s role in Middle East peace negotiations and recent hostage releases
- Heated back-and-forth between Sellers and Urban over Trump’s legacy vs. Obama’s restraint
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Abby Phillip,Hal Lambert,NewsNight,Zach Bryan,anti-ice,Ice,President Trump,Donald Trump,Ana Navarro,immigration,deportation,Chicago raid,rJuxqm2WlW0,, Country_music,Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_rJuxqm2WlW0,Country music star Zach Bryan sparked a firestorm after releasing a song lyric that critics say takes aim at ICE raids across the country. The Department of Homeland Security clapped back, using the track in a video showing agents at work—escalating a cultural and political debate now playing out online and in the streets of cities like Chicago and Portland.
On CNN’s NewsNight, Bakari Sellers, Ana Navarro, Peter Meijer, and Hal Lambert unpack the politicization of immigration enforcement, the realities of ICE raids in communities, and what Bryan’s protest reveals about shifting public sentiment—even in conservative country music circles.
Key topics discussed:
- Zach Bryan’s anti-ICE lyric and DHS’s sarcastic social media response
- ICE tactics in cities like Chicago: helicopter raids, door-breaking, and racial profiling
- The growing divide in country music audiences and artists’ political expression
- Kamala Harris’s “crazy” moment and how it ties into perceptions of political chaos
- The difference between border enforcement and interior enforcement
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Pam Bondi,Abby Phillip,President Trump,Donald Trump,Epstein,Temidayo Aganga-Williams,Hal Lambert,Peter Meijer,DOJ,California,Chicago,National Guard,jH0KlTX_6Sg,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_jH0KlTX_6Sg,Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery testimony before Congress sparked intense debate across party lines. In this CNN NewsNight panel, Bakari Sellers, Ana Navarro, Peter Meijer, Hal Lambert, and Temidayo Aganga-Williams join Abby Phillip to break down what Bondi’s evasive answers reveal about the state of the Department of Justice under Trump. From deflecting Epstein questions to defending the National Guard’s deployment to Chicago, Bondi's performance raises deep concerns about political interference, transparency, and the erosion of DOJ independence.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Pam Bondi’s evasive congressional testimony
- Department of Justice independence under Trump
- National Guard deployment to Chicago and political messaging
- Jeffrey Epstein documents and public trust
- Trump’s social media attacks on Bondi and DOJ loyalty
- Weaponization of the Justice Department
- Crime rates and misleading narratives in Chicago vs. Texas
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Abby Phillip,government shutdown,Donald Trump,President Trump,Furloughed workers,healthcare cuts,Peter Meijer,Ana Navarro,Medicaid,Russell Vought,Marjorie Taylor Greene,L_5rHsYkUj0,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_L_5rHsYkUj0,The government shutdown continues — and the finger-pointing is in full swing. On CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Bakari Sellers joins Hal Lambert, Peter Meijer, and Ana Navarro to debate the mounting consequences of Washington’s inaction.
With air traffic controllers calling out sick, health care costs skyrocketing, and millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage, the panel digs into the real stakes for working Americans — and whether Trump’s threats to deny furloughed workers back pay are even legal.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Political blame over the government shutdown
- Trump’s threats to block back pay for furloughed workers
- The role of Russell Vought and unelected bureaucrats in budget cuts
- ACA subsidies and the rise in health care premiums
- Medicaid funding and rural hospital closures
- Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprising criticism of GOP leadership
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Shermichael Singleton,Donald Trump,President Trump,John Berman,government shutdown,medicaid,immigrants,illegal immigrants,healthcare,Anderson Cooper,kTgZBmolgT4,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_kTgZBmolgT4,Bakari Sellers joins a must-watch CNN debate with Shermichael Singleton and host John Berman to break down the looming government shutdown and the political spin surrounding it. In this heated exchange, Bakari challenges GOP talking points, defends Medicaid funding, and calls out false claims about health care access for undocumented immigrants. With millions at stake, who’s really fighting for the American people?
Topics include:
- The political blame game over the government shutdown
- Medicaid cuts and the future of federally funded health care centers
- Misconceptions about health care for undocumented immigrants
- The impact of ACA subsidy rollbacks on premiums
- The rise of authoritarian-style decision-making
- The role of unelected bureaucrats in federal budget decisions
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,John Berman,Brad Todd,Anderson Cooper,Government Shutdown,Republicans,Congress,Donald Trump,President Trump,healthcare,Medicaid,Mike Johnson,Affordable Care Act,fe0P_JNPbg8,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_fe0P_JNPbg8,Bakari Sellers and Brad Todd join John Berman on Anderson Cooper 360 to debate the looming government shutdown. From ACA subsidies to Medicaid cuts, to who really controls Washington, this fiery exchange breaks down who’s to blame — and what’s at stake for Americans.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Looming government shutdown and which party bears responsibility.
- Democrats fighting to protect Affordable Care Act subsidies and stop Medicaid cuts that are closing community health centers.
- Republicans framing the fight as subsidies for big insurance companies and accusing Democrats of hypocrisy.
- Negotiation failures in Congress and whether Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson can govern.
- The impact of shutdown politics on everyday Americans (premiums, healthcare access).
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Scott Jennings,Jake Tapper,Dana Bash,James Comey,Donald Trump,DOJ,President Trump,Joe Biden,President Biden,State of the Union,Kristin Soltis Anderson,Kate Bedingfield,political retaliation,8TDvfo3lTs8,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_8TDvfo3lTs8,Bakari Sellers joins State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash for a tense panel discussion with Scott Jennings, Kristin Soltis Anderson, and Kate Bedingfield about the indictment of James Comey and a growing list of Trump’s political opponents now under investigation. Is this about justice—or payback? The panel digs into what the weaponization of the DOJ means for democracy, voter trust, and Trump’s 2024 strategy.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and investigations into multiple Trump critics (Letitia James, Adam Schiff, Jack Smith, etc.)
- The legitimacy and motivations behind DOJ actions under Trump
- Grand jury process and whether it’s being manipulated for political purposes
- Debate over whether Trump is focused on public service or personal vengeance
- Concerns about normalizing retaliation against political opponents in U.S. politics
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Donald Trump,FCC,President Trump,Jimmy Kimmel,free speech,first amendment,Abby Phillip,Adam Mockler,Ben Ferguson,late night talk shows,Charlie Kirk,ABC,Disney,Kristin Davison,censorship,AZ_2_ey7DO0,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_AZ_2_ey7DO0,Bakari Sellers joins Abby Phillip on CNN’s NewsNight alongside Dan Abrams, Kristin Davison, Ben Ferguson, and Adam Mockler to debate Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, the Trump administration’s role in pressuring networks, and what it all means for free speech in America. The panel dives into the power of political rhetoric, media accountability, and whether Trump’s obsession with vengeance is overshadowing real issues like inflation and public safety.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary suspension and controversial reinstatement
- Alleged FCC interference and threats toward ABC/Disney
- Bakari’s assertion that profit motives—not free speech—drive most decisions
- Government censorship vs. viewer backlash: what really drives media decisions?
- Comparison of how the left and right respond to violence and misinformation
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Ben Ferguson,Abby Phillip,NewsNight,I.C.E.,radicals,Donald Trump,President Trump,DJ Vance,Gavin Newsom,mass shootings,Texas,detention center,Dan Abrams,Kristen Davison,Adam Mockler,aI0h2ddBoQU,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_aI0h2ddBoQU,After another act of political violence, the panel debates the real culprits: Is rhetoric fueling division or dodging responsibility? Bakari Sellers joins Dan Abrams, Kristin Davison, Ben Ferguson, and Adam Mockler to discuss the Texas I.C.E. shooting, JD Vance, Gavin Newsom’s comments, and the media’s role in shaping public outrage.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Shooting at I.C.E. facility in Texas and its political fallout
- JD Vance remarks on the shooting
- Republican vs. Democratic rhetoric and accusations of hypocrisy
- Young white men and the rising trend of mass shootings in America
- The role of social media, algorithms, and political figures in radicalization
- Whether divisive language leads to real-world violence
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Abby Phillip,James Comey,Donald Trump,President Trump,DOJ,Trump's Enemies,Dan Abrams,Kristin Davison,Ben Ferguson,Republicans,Adam Mockler,NewsNight,Hillary Clinton,Comey,FBI,department of justice,X7zJ6hSe81g,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_X7zJ6hSe81g,Bakari Sellers joins Abby Phillip, Dan Abrams, Kristin Davison, Ben Ferguson, and Adam Mockler on NewsNight to unpack the DOJ’s potential charges against James Comey. The panel debates: Is this justice or political revenge? Sellers calls out Trump’s influence over the DOJ and the dangerous normalization of targeting political enemies. With tensions rising and legal lines blurring, the conversation gets heated.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Possible DOJ charges against James Comey before statute of limitations deadline
- Trump’s public demands for prosecutions of political opponents (Comey, Schiff, Letitia James)
- Analysis of Comey’s 2016 decisions (Clinton investigation and Russia probe)
- Panel tension over evidence, accountability, and political motivation
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Scott Jennings,Jimmy Kimmel,free speech,first amendment,VP Harris,Kamala Harris,Pete Buttigieg,FCC,CNN News Central,John Berman,Donald Trump,Charlie Kirk,4TdHODAcSkc,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_4TdHODAcSkc,In this episode of CNN News Central, Bakari Sellers joins John Berman and Scott Jennings to react to two major political stories dominating headlines.
First, the abrupt removal of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show sparks fiery debate as Bakari calls out the FCC and Trump-aligned officials for using government pressure to silence dissent — calling it “fascism in plain sight.” The panel also unpacks new excerpts from Vice President Kamala Harris’s upcoming book, including her revealing regret about not selecting Pete Buttigieg as her VP pick.
Key Topics Discussed
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threat to Disney/ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's remarks
- The First Amendment vs. government pressure on private media companies
- Bakari Sellers on hypocrisy and free speech under threat
- Kamala Harris’s VP selection regrets — Pete Buttigieg vs. Tim Walz
- Jennings’ and Sellers’ opposing views on identity, qualifications, and political strategy
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Erin Burnett,Adam Kinzinger,Charlie Kirk,Charlie Kirk shot,President Trump,Donald Trump,JD Vance,Stephen Miller,GOP,political matyr,democracy,KVHEhXrCQjQ,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_KVHEhXrCQjQ,In this CNN discussion with Erin Burnett, Bakari Sellers and Adam Kinzinger, the trio unpacks the political firestorm following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Sellers warns against the dangerous rhetoric coming from leaders like J.D. Vance and Stephen Miller, accusing them of using the tragedy to justify crackdowns and political intimidation. Kinzinger calls out the “martyr” narrative and the religious extremism embedded in GOP language, arguing the party has turned on its head.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The use of Charlie Kirk’s death as political leverage
- GOP rhetoric framing Kirk as a “martyr”
- Stephen Miller’s call to “dismantle domestic terrorist networks”
- Bakari Sellers on the hypocrisy of cancel culture and free speech
- Trump’s selective lowering of flags and politicization of death
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Kamala Harris,VP Harris,Joe Biden,President Biden,Democrats,Democratic Party,2024 Election,Joe Biden's demise,President Trump,Donald Trump,John Berman,Maura Gillespie,Anita Dunn,Jen O’Malley Dillon,sKBGw7XOgDw,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_sKBGw7XOgDw,Kamala Harris finally opens up. In newly released excerpts from her upcoming book, the Vice President calls President Biden’s 2024 re-election decision “reckless” and details a lack of support from the West Wing. Bakari Sellers and Maura Gillespie join CNN’s John Berman to break down the fallout, the finger-pointing, and the implications for the Democratic Party.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Kamala Harris calling Biden’s decision not to step aside in 2024 "reckless"
- Tensions between Harris and Biden’s inner circle (Anita Dunn, Jen O’Malley Dillon, etc.)
- Loyalty vs. ego in Biden’s 2024 campaign decision-making
- Political timing and potential fallout for Democrats in 2024 and beyond
- The challenge of succession planning within Democratic leadership
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Abby Phillip,Scott Jennings,NewsNight,gun control,school shootings,minneapolis,thoughts and prayers,gun violence,mental health,Felipe Rodriguez,Dr. Jeff Gardere,Catholic School,faith,religion,FJKxfGso8Cg,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_FJKxfGso8Cg,A devastating school shooting in Minneapolis leaves two children dead and over a dozen injured. In the wake of this tragedy, Bakari Sellers, Scott Jennings, Felipe Rodriguez, and Dr. Jeff Gardere join Abby Phillip to discuss whether “thoughts and prayers” are enough—or if America needs real action. The panel tackles the role of faith, mental health, and gun accessibility in an emotional and urgent debate on how to protect our children and communities.
Key Topics Discussed
- The limits of “thoughts and prayers” in the face of repeated mass shootings
- The emotional weight and reality of losing children to gun violence
- Role of mental health vs. accessibility of firearms in shootings
- Bipartisan accountability and government inaction
- The impact of gun violence in schools, churches, and public spaces
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,Abby Phillip,Donald Trump,President Trump,Black History,Slavery,NewsNight,Scott Jennings,Smithsonian,Batya Ungar-Sargon,Sabrina Sing,racism,American History,Black resilience,chattel slavery,Civil Rights,tJSbGOyYlUY,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_tJSbGOyYlUY,In this powerful discussion from CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Bakari Sellers joins Leah Wright Rigueur, Scott Jennings, Batya Ungar-Sargon, and Sabrina Singh to respond to Donald Trump’s latest remarks about revising the Smithsonian’s coverage of slavery. The panel unpacks the political agenda behind rewriting history, the purpose of museums, the legacy of slavery, and why we must confront our past to understand our present.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Donald Trump’s push to revise Smithsonian exhibits on slavery
- The historical significance and educational purpose of museums
- American exceptionalism vs. historical accountability
- Legacy of chattel slavery and systemic racism in American institutions
- Political motivations behind “anti-woke” rhetoric
- The importance of protecting history and promoting historical literacy
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Abby Phillip,Donald Trump,President Trump,voting,voter fraud,mail-in ballots,Vladimir Putin,NewsNight,Joe Borelli,democracy,voting rights,Republicans,Democrats,wpfsuDRAYtQ,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_wpfsuDRAYtQ,Donald Trump is back on the attack — this time promising to eliminate mail-in ballots through executive order. On NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Bakari Sellers joins Sam Seder, Rob Bluey, Joe Borelli, and Christine Quinn to unpack the legal, political, and ethical implications. From Trump citing Vladimir Putin on election integrity to threats against mail-in ballots used by millions of Americans — including seniors, the military, and rural voters — this panel doesn’t hold back.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Trump’s push to ban mail-in voting via executive order
- Legal limits of federal power over state-run elections
- The role of mail-in ballots in past elections, especially among Republican voters
- Vladimir Putin’s alleged influence on Trump’s election stance
- Voter suppression concerns, especially for disabled and elderly Americans
- Constitutional authority over elections and states’ rights
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Scott Jennings,Kasie Hunt,Gavin Newsom,Donald Trump,President Trump,gerrymandering,border tactics,Border Patrol,GOP,Republicans,Democrats,xk4JrsMCuaw,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_xk4JrsMCuaw,Bakari Sellers joins CNN’s The Arena with Kasie Hunt to break down California Governor Gavin Newsom’s bold political response to redistricting maneuvers by the GOP — and the broader implications for democracy. The panel unpacks Newsom’s messaging, rising tensions around federal overreach, the presence of Border Patrol at a Democratic press conference, and whether Democrats should start playing by Trump’s rules.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The politics of redistricting and gerrymandering
- Democrats’ response to GOP power plays
- Newsom’s presidential ambitions
- Norms broken: Border Patrol outside Newsom’s press event
- Weaponizing federal resources
- Crime data manipulation and public safety narratives
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,NewsNight,Barack Obama,President Obama,Donald Trump,Epstein,Ghislaine Maxwell,Elie Honig,John Durham,Republicans,grand jury,Russia,Epstein files,Batya Ungar-Sargon,Brooke Goldstein,Mike Leon,Obama,E5GMu4gaBKw,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_E5GMu4gaBKw,What’s really behind the push for a grand jury investigation into the Obama administration? Bakari Sellers, Elie Honig, and panelists weigh in on the legality—and the timing—of this latest Trump-led move. Is it about justice, or just another distraction from the lingering Epstein files?
Key Topics Discussed
- Trump’s DOJ initiating a grand jury probe into Obama-era intel on Russia.
- Elie Honig’s legal analysis: unclear charges, expired statutes of limitation, and lack of prosecutable evidence.
- Comparison to previous John Durham investigations—limited success and long timelines.
Panelists agree: the investigation appears to be a political distraction, especially from scrutiny around Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Discussion on moral implications if intel was falsified—what should accountability look like even if charges can’t be filed?
Sellers and others call out selective outrage, especially from Republicans, around Epstein-related matters.
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Pete Seat,Donald Trump,President Trump,Epstein,Epstein list,tarrifs,European Union,Beyonce,Trump vs. Beyonce,Ghislaine Maxwell,Speaker Mike Johnson,DbKFFH70WXk,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_DbKFFH70WXk,Bakari Sellers joins CNN News Central to unpack a whirlwind of headlines from President Trump’s recent moves. From a controversial EU trade deal and talks of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, to a surprise social media attack on Beyoncé, Sellers & Seat break it all down. Is this strategic distraction or political chaos?
Key Topics Discussed:
- Trump’s 15% tariff deal with the European Union
- Skepticism around the long-term value of the trade deal
- Trump’s refusal to rule out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
- Speaker Mike Johnson’s strong public opposition to any potential pardon
- Epstein files, public distrust, and concerns over transparency
- Trump’s baseless claim about Beyoncé receiving $11M from Democrats
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Maura Gillespie,Donald Trump,President Trump,Elon Musk,CNN Breaking News,Medicaid,SNAP benefits,healthcare coverage,budget cuts,Big Beautiful Bill,9qXRFLR0EXw,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_9qXRFLR0EXw,Donald Trump and Elon Musk are in a petty public feud—but behind the headlines, millions stand to lose health coverage, SNAP benefits, and more. On CNN Breaking News, Bakari Sellers breaks down the dysfunction, calling out Republicans for caving to political theatrics instead of delivering real solutions. Maura Gillespie joins the debate, sparring over party loyalty, budget cuts, and a fractured GOP ahead of 2026. Who's really in charge—Trump, Musk, or the voters?
Key Topics Discussed
- Trump vs. Musk feud and its political implications
- GOP fear of Trump vs. accountability to constituents
- Cuts to healthcare, Medicaid, and SNAP in the new spending bill
- Democrats’ messaging challenges around tax cuts for the wealthy
- Elon Musk’s influence and response to EV mandate changes
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Abby Phillip,Donald Trump,President Trump,Elon Musk,Big Beautiful Bill,Medicaid Cuts,Neera Tanden,Michael Purves,Pete Seat,tax cuts,7JPFUjsQ7d4,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_7JPFUjsQ7d4,As Republicans push forward with Trump’s nearly 1,000-page domestic spending bill, fierce debate erupts over deep Medicaid cuts, new work requirements, tax benefits for the wealthy, and rising deficits. Bakari Sellers joins Neera Tanden, Pete Seat, Joe Borelli, and economist Michael Purves on CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip to break down who really wins and loses under this bill—and why even some Republicans are pushing back hard.
Key Topics Discussed
- The size and scope of Trump’s proposed domestic spending bill
- Cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs
- Tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy vs. working-class Americans
- Elon Musk’s opposition and threats to primary Republicans who support the bill
- Long-term damage to rural hospitals and local economies
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Joe Biden,President Biden,political cover up,Kamala Harris,Tapper Book,Biden's Health,2024 Election,Donald Trump,White House,Abby Phillip,NewsNight,XdJGIMH9KTo,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_XdJGIMH9KTo,Damning new revelations expose just how far the Biden White House may have gone to conceal the president’s declining health. In this explosive CNN NewsNight roundtable, Bakari Sellers joins Abby Phillip and the panel to break down the fallout—including the frustration from Kamala Harris’s team, the Democratic Party’s internal chaos, and the question everyone is asking: Who was really making decisions at the highest levels of government?
Key Topics Covered:
- Explosive details from Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book on Biden’s health
- The White House’s alleged cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline
- Kamala Harris’s compressed campaign and whether she was set up to fail
- Is it time for a new generation of Democratic leadership?
- Should there be mandatory presidential cognitive health disclosures?
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Kevin O'Leary,Shark Tank,Department of Education,teacher unions,President Trump,Donald Trump,Elon Musk,DOGE,Abby Phillp,NewsNight,educators,school choice,txUvA0rI8AM,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_txUvA0rI8AM,Bakari Sellers and Kevin O’Leary go head-to-head in a heated debate on CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, tackling the future of U.S. education. From massive Department of Education layoffs to the role of unions, school funding, and school choice, this conversation exposes the real challenges in fixing America’s failing schools. Are drastic cuts the answer, or is there a better way forward? Watch the full debate and join the conversation in the comments. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/video/fiery-debate-over-why-us-education-is-failing
Key Topics Discussed:
- Department of Education layoffs and the impact on public schools
- Funding disparities and how cuts affect low-income and special needs students
- Teacher unions & quality—Are they protecting bad teachers or ensuring stability?
- School choice debate—Is it a real solution, or does it leave vulnerable students behind?
- Investment in teachers—Should we pay great teachers more and eliminate ineffective ones?
- The role of federal vs. state oversight in education policy
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Elon Musk,Republicans,Stock Market,Donald Trump,President Trump,US Economy,Wall Street,The White House,Market Down,Department of Education,Tarrifs,Canada,Mexico,Ia29jhmhI2A,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_Ia29jhmhI2A,Donald Trump says he’s unbothered by the market turmoil, but what does that mean for Americans watching their 401(k)s plummet? Bakari Sellers joins NewsNight with Abby Phillip to break down Trump’s reckless tariff policies, the uncertainty rocking the economy, and the real impact of budget cuts hitting working-class families and school food programs.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Trump’s dismissal of the market crash and economic uncertainty
- The impact of tariff policies on U.S. and Canadian relations
- The stock market’s steep decline and its effect on 401(k)s
- Budget cuts targeting food programs for schools and low-income families
- The widening economic divide between working-class Americans and wealthy investors
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Black conservatives,Tim Scott,Michael Steele,election,Donald Trump,President Trump,sGWna3CosfU,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_sGWna3CosfU,Bakari Sellers breaks down the difference between Black conservatives and those who simply pander for acceptance. From Michael Steele to Tim Scott, not all conservatives are the same—but some take a different path.
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,The Moment,Democracy,Elon Musk,Donald Trump,Kamala Harris,raQ_jFWW4ZY,, , channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_raQ_jFWW4ZY,Disengaging won’t save us. Participation is power.
When people feel abandoned by government, they withdraw—but democracy only works when we show up. Bakari Sellers reminds us that if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu. Read more in his book The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now.
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,CNN Debate,Russia,Gaza,Palestine,Middle East,Foreign Policy,Donald Trump,Elon Musk,President Trump,xll0O7aG1TU,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_xll0O7aG1TU,With U.S.-Russia relations shifting, Trump’s controversial foreign policy moves, and Elon Musk’s growing influence over government decisions, Bakari Sellers joins the panel for a heated discussion. From prisoner exchanges with Russia to Trump’s bold claim of U.S. ownership over Gaza, this conversation tackles the biggest geopolitical shakeups of the moment.
Key Topics Discussed:
– What did Russia get in return, and how does this deal compare to past exchanges?
– His changing stance on Ukraine, Gaza, and Middle Eastern allies.
– The growing concerns over his role in shaping U.S. policy.
– Trump’s comments about U.S. ownership and international rejection of the idea.
– A long-standing proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
– Jordan, Egypt, and the Arab League’s responses to Trump’s proposals.
Watch the full discussion and join the conversation in the comments!
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Donald Trump,CNN Breaking News,Elon Musk,u01V_CWPg3s,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_u01V_CWPg3s,As Trump faces mounting legal challenges and Elon Musk extends his reach into U.S. government operations, Bakari Sellers joins the panel to dissect the implications. From judicial battles to conflicts of interest, the conversation gets heated as they debate whether this is much-needed reform or a dangerous consolidation of power. Are Trump and Musk dismantling bureaucracy for efficiency, or is this a reckless power grab?
Key Topics Discussed:
– The growing number of lawsuits challenging Trump’s policy decisions.
– How Musk’s influence is reshaping federal institutions.
– Are the courts properly checking Trump’s overreach, or is this "judicial activism"?
– Musk's businesses were under federal investigation—now he's eliminating oversight agencies.
– What happens when entire agencies are disbanded overnight?
Tune in for a must-watch discussion on the future of American governance!
,bakari sellers,bakari,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,cultural analysis,Elon Musk,Donald Trump,Data Privacy,President Trump,Congress,Senate,The White House,rzWjZan1g-Y,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_rzWjZan1g-Y,Bakari Sellers joins Abby Phillip and other panelists to break down the shocking reality of Musk’s unchecked power, access to federal data, and his role in dismantling key agencies. With Republican and Democratic voices at the table, this heated discussion dives into government transparency, data privacy, and the future of U.S. foreign aid.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Musk’s role as a “special government employee”
- His access to sensitive taxpayer and federal employee data
- The shutdown of USAID and the impact on global aid
- Concerns about government transparency and accountability
- The growing tension between Congress and executive power
Should an unelected billionaire have this much control over the government? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,New York Times,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,cultural analysis,QJcExXM0z4I,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_QJcExXM0z4I,CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers and senior political commentator Scott Jennings engage in a heated debate over Donald Trump’s second term, immigration policies, media influence, and disinformation. As Trump prepares to sign 200 executive orders, Bakari challenges the Republican Party’s control over information, the fallout from mass deportations, and the narratives surrounding Trump’s presidency. The conversation gets intense as they battle over January 6th, media bias, and the legitimacy of Trump’s election claims.
? Key Topics Covered:
✅ Trump’s executive orders and Republican unity
✅ The political and economic impact of mass deportations
✅ The role of disinformation and media control in shaping narratives
✅ January 6th vs. the “Biden cover-up”—a fiery debate
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,state representative,Shirley Franklin,My Vanishing Country,best-selling book,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,President trump,immigration,inauguration,-LWFIqg76OU,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_-LWFIqg76OU,CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers joins the panel to break down Donald Trump’s sweeping Day One executive orders, including mass deportations, border security measures, and the controversial push to end birthright citizenship. With millions of undocumented immigrants at risk, Bakari challenges the logistical, economic, and humanitarian impact of these policies and warns of the political fallout for Democrats and Republicans alike.
? Key Topics Covered:
✅ Trump's historic deportation program—who will be affected?
✅ The economic consequences of mass deportations on U.S. labor & supply chains
✅ The political risks for Democrats resisting Trump’s immigration agenda
✅ The controversy over ending birthright citizenship
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,1,In this segment of CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip, the panel dives into the uproar surrounding Caitlin Clark, Time’s Athlete of the Year, after she acknowledged benefiting from white privilege in the WNBA—a league predominantly built by Black women.
Key topics include:
- Caitlin Clark’s Response: Clark’s acknowledgment of the contributions of trailblazing Black athletes like Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, and Dawn Staley.
- Conservative Backlash: Megyn Kelly’s critical comments accusing Clark of pandering and "apologizing for being white."
- The Larger Conversation: Panelists, including CNN contributor Cari Champion, explore the intersection of race, privilege, and respect for the pioneers of women’s sports.
- Empathy vs. Division: How social media and cultural divides have fueled unnecessary attacks on Clark for her gracious remarks.
- The Role of Sports as an Equalizer: A discussion on whether sports truly transcend issues of privilege and race, or if those dynamics remain entrenched.
? Watch now for an interesting conversation on race, privilege, and the legacy of women’s sports.
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,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,K12sM9MajfE,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_K12sM9MajfE,Website: www.bakarisellers.com
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,bernie,pitch,voters,democrats,campaign,election,commentary,5H_LZL8XFWE,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_5H_LZL8XFWE,This is the third clip from CNN coverage on Bernie pitching to voters in South Carolina in 2020.
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
#bakarisellers #bernie #berniesanders #cnn
CNN: Bernie Makes Pitch to Voters in South Carolina pt. 3 | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,bernie,pitch,voters,democrats,campaign,election,commentary,JRgUvzAoTk4,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_JRgUvzAoTk4,This is the second clip from CNN coverage on Bernie pitching to voters in South Carolina in 2020.
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
#bakarisellers #bernie #berniesanders #cnn
CNN: Bernie Makes Pitch to Voters in South Carolina pt. 2 | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Adam Serwer,Democratic Party,Black voters,Biden administration,voting reform,new book,The Cruelty Is the Point,Donald Trump’s administration,IKGbW3ouVTY,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_IKGbW3ouVTY,Bakari is joined by Atlantic staff writer Adam Serwer to talk about why he thinks the Democratic Party is betraying Black voters, why the Biden administration has been so slow to pass voting reform measures, and the premise behind his new book, 'The Cruelty Is the Point', which examines Donald Trump’s administration.
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Adam Serwer
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
#bakarisellers #votingrights #newbook
The Democratic Party’s Inaction on Voting Rights, With Adam Serwer | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,ricky williams,nfl,cannabis,cannabis brand,athlete,running back,Heisman,football,yoga,ricky williams interview,bGgRyLw2FvQ,, , channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_bGgRyLw2FvQ,Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL player Ricky Williams to talk about his NFL career, why he left the NFL to start a cannabis brand and his predictions for this football season.
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Ricky Williams
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Ricky Williams on Leaving the NFL to Start a Cannabis Company | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,ricky williams,nfl,cannabis,cannabis brand,athlete,running back,Heisman,football,yoga,ricky williams interview,CFfslVFBOpo,, , channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_CFfslVFBOpo,Bakari Sellers is joined by former NFL player Ricky Williams to talk about his NFL career, why he left the NFL to start a cannabis brand and his predictions for this football season.
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Ricky Williams
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Ricky Williams on Leaving the NFL to Start a Cannabis Company | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,don lemon,presidential debates 2020,2020 presidential debates,presidential debates,xoLBtcBX_RE,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_xoLBtcBX_RE,In this segment, Don Lemon and Bakari Sellers discuss the 2020 Presidential Debates. This is clip 2 out of 3.
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Part 2: Bakari Sellers and Don Lemon on the 2020 Presidential Debates
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,don lemon,presidential debates 2020,2020 presidential debates,presidential debates,mFGRKb4nmFo,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_mFGRKb4nmFo,In this segment, Don Lemon and Bakari Sellers discuss the 2020 Presidential Debates. This is clip 1 out of 3.
Website: www.bakarisellers.com
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Part 1: Bakari Sellers and Don Lemon on Presidential Debate 2020
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,patrisse cullors,An Abolitionist's Handbook,Black Lives Matter,mental health crisis,U.S. prison system,reform,cofounder,w8RUWaRZx4M,, Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_w8RUWaRZx4M,Bakari Sellers welcomes author of 'An Abolitionist's Handbook' and cofounder of the Black Lives Matter movement Patrisse Cullors to discuss progress or lack thereof, since the movement’s inception (6:00), the importance of 911 alternatives during mental health crisis (14:35), and actionable ways to reform the U.S. prison system (18:37).
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Patrisse Cullors
Producer: Donnie Beacham
Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Patrisse Cullors on the State of the BLM Movement and Reforming Prisons | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,climate change,ZBIR4kuYTjU,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_ZBIR4kuYTjU,In this three-part clip, Bakari talks about climate change and the US needing to recover its global standing.
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Part 2: Climate Change | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,carl bernstein,bernstein,chasing history,civil rights,movement,political journalism,book,author,A Kid in the Newsroom,VvINQTXk8Ao,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_VvINQTXk8Ao,Bakari Sellers is joined by legendary journalist Carl Bernstein to discuss the start of his career during the civil rights movement (8:57), the current state of political journalism (13:11), and what he wants readers to take away from his new book, Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom (22:27).
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Carl Bernstein
Producer: Donnie Beacham
Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Chasing History With Carl Bernstein | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,social justice,NBA,James Cadogan,executive director,National Basketball Justice Coalition,Obama,mission,Brittany Griner,JIn45df39rI,, Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_JIn45df39rI,Bakari Sellers is joined by the executive director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition to discuss his path from working in the Obama administration to his current role (1:16), the scope of the coalition's mission (23:03), and the ongoing conversations around getting Brittney Griner home safely (26:22).
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: James Cadogan
Producer: Donnie Beacham
Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor,CNN,cultural analysis,kenneth kelly,financial wellness,importance of financial wellness,CEO,First Independence Bank,minority-owned banks,minority owned bank,last will,testamants,will,1sgPbtaRiE0,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_1sgPbtaRiE0,Bakari Sellers is joined by CEO of First Independence Bank Kenneth Kelly to discuss the challenges facing minority-owned banks (3:58), his book Prepared Before I Let Go, and the importance of last will and testaments (8:01).
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Kenneth Kelly
Producer: Donnie Beacham
Executive Producer: Jarrod LoadholtWebsite: www.bakarisellers.com
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,Wendi Wallace,gubernatorial,races,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,lt. governor,James Clyburn,Shirley Franklin,Atlanta Mayor,My Vanishing Country,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Democratic governors association,Memoir,cultural analysis,DGA,yanBorCYHqk,, Politics,Society, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_yanBorCYHqk,Wallace, the deputy executive director of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), joins Bakari to discuss the path that led to her current role, break down what the DGA does, and analyze upcoming gubernatorial races throughout the country.
Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Wendi Wallace
Producer: Donnie Beacham
Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
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Wendi Wallace on Upcoming Gubernatorial Races | The Bakari Sellers Podcast