Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones joins Bakari Sellers in the final stretch of his campaign for Alabama governor against Tommy Tuberville.

Jones explains why he believes Democrats can compete in Alabama, the role Black voter turnout will play in the race and why the party has to make long-term investments in the South instead of focusing only on the next presidential election.

He shares his longstanding support for HBCUs and Black farmers, his commitment to reaching rural communities and what it takes to build a coalition of Black voters, independents and some Trump voters.

Jones also explains why he believes Democrats have to keep the conversation focused on the issues affecting people and their families instead of getting pulled into every national political fight.

Bakari and Jones also get into Tuberville’s rhetoric toward Black Alabamians and what Jones believes this race could mean beyond Alabama. Plus, Bakari asks the question Jones has been asking throughout the campaign: Will Tommy Tuberville actually debate him? Jones' answer: “Oh, hell no.”

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“The cavalry is not coming.”

Former NFL player Benjamin Watson joins Bakari Sellers for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, Black fatherhood, football and what it means for men to take responsibility for their families and communities.

Watson opens up about how his Christian faith shapes his understanding of manhood, marriage and fatherhood, and why he believes Black men have to lean into their responsibilities even when they don’t have everything figured out. He and Bakari also discuss what Watson calls “compassion and conviction,” including his pro-life beliefs and why caring about life extends beyond birth to advocating for vulnerable people.

Then they turn to football. Watson reflects on seeing Chris Johnson face ALS, the physical toll of the game and why he’s approaching tackle football differently with his own sons. He and Bakari also break down where college football is headed, from NIL and the transfer portal to Indiana’s rise, the pressure on Shane Beamer, Georgia football and the impact Deion Sanders has had at Colorado.

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Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant joins Bakari Sellers for a conversation about the Black church, Christian nationalism, economic survival, politics and what faith requires beyond Sunday morning.

Bryant breaks down what happened with the Target boycott, why he ultimately stepped away from leading it and where he stands now. He also explains what he calls the “colonization of Christianity,” the historical divide between the Black church and white Christianity in America, and why he believes faith leaders have a responsibility to speak to what is happening outside their pulpits.

Bakari and Bryant also get into the economic realities facing Black families and why New Birth is investing in food distribution, housing, an urban garden and other programs designed to meet practical needs in the community.

Then the conversation gets personal.

Bryant talks about divorce, therapy, blended families, raising daughters and learning to see marriage through his wife's perspective. He also shares the advice that continues to shape how he thinks about family: “Don't win the world for God and lose your home to Satan.”

Plus, Bakari and Bryant discuss Georgia politics, rural Black voters and the role churches can play in civic education and participation.

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Veteran journalist Cari Champion joins Bakari Sellers for a wide-open conversation about sports, media, race, culture and what happens when telling the truth runs into the business of protecting the bottom line. Cari takes Bakari inside her evolution from ESPN and SportsCenter to building a platform of her own, including why covering Colin Kaepernick became a turning point in how she viewed sports journalism.

She also weighs in on Brian Flores’ ongoing fight with the NFL, Deion and Shedeur Sanders, nepotism, opportunity and what it takes to challenge institutions without allowing them to define you.

Then Bakari and Cari get into one of the biggest conversations in women’s sports: Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. Cari talks about Clark’s undeniable impact on the league, the new audience and business she has helped attract, the behavior of some fans, and why Cari believes the league can’t be afraid to critique its biggest stars while protecting every player.

And because it’s Bakari and Cari, things eventually get personal. They settle some old UCLA-South Carolina basketball trash talk, debate whether Cari might ever run for office, talk about the scrutiny Black women face in public life and somehow end up discussing dating, “big love” and short kings.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore sits down with Bakari Sellers for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, governing and what it means to actually fight for the people you represent.

Moore explains why he never set out to become a politician and why he believed governor was the job where he could make the biggest difference. He talks about his administration’s work around child poverty, public safety, Black-owned businesses, HBCUs and opportunities for Black men and boys, along with the lessons learned responding to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Bakari and Governor Moore also dig into the current political moment and what Democrats can learn from it. Moore makes the case that being a fighter doesn’t mean spending all day fighting with Donald Trump. It means showing people what you’re willing to fight for.

They also discuss his military service and “leave no one behind” philosophy, his veto of Maryland’s reparations study bill, the growing debate around data centers, family and marriage, and how the country may need to rethink what comes next after the Trump era.

Plus, Bakari asks Wes Moore directly about 2028 and whether he sees himself playing a larger role in the future of the Democratic Party.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joins Bakari Sellers to talk about something Democrats desperately need to figure out: how to win people back.

Beshear has won three statewide elections in Kentucky, a state Donald Trump carried by more than 30 points. He breaks down why Democrats need to spend less time lecturing voters, start talking like normal people, and focus on the issues families actually deal with every day: jobs, healthcare, housing, schools and simply being able to afford their lives.

Bakari and Governor Beshear also get into what Democrats would actually do if they regain power in Washington, why younger voters are walking away from the party, the opportunity for Democrats in the South, and how a big-tent party can disagree without tearing itself apart.

And before he goes, Bakari asks the question already hanging over 2028: Is Andy Beshear running for president?

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Don Lemon joins Bakari Sellers for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens when you stop asking permission.

Don opens up about life after CNN, why getting pushed out ultimately gave him more freedom, and how he built The Don Lemon Show and Lemon Media Network from the ground up. He also reflects on his short-lived partnership with Elon Musk, what that experience taught him about journalism, and why independent media has become so important in this political moment.

Bakari and Don also get into Donald Trump’s impact on journalism and the First Amendment, why Democrats have struggled to understand independent media, redistricting and Black political power, the culture wars that helped shape the 2024 election, concerns about same-sex marriage, and what Democrats need to learn before 2028.

And underneath all of it is a conversation about freedom. The freedom to speak plainly. The freedom to fight back. And the responsibility that comes with finally having your own platform.

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Dawn Staley has built one of the most dominant programs in college basketball, but the championships only tell part of the story.

On this episode of The Bakari Sellers Show, Bakari sits down with Dawn for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up in the projects in Philadelphia, the lessons she inherited from her mother, leaving Temple for South Carolina, and how she built a program that went from nearly empty arenas to becoming one of the biggest forces in women’s basketball.

Dawn gets candid about the losses that still stay with her, why there is no substitute for doing the work, how social media and NIL have changed coaching, and what she looks for beyond talent when recruiting players.

She also talks about managing pressure, telling players the truth while still making sure they feel loved, and why the relationships with parents have become one of the secrets behind South Carolina’s success.

Plus, Bakari gets Dawn to settle a few basketball debates, including the best player she ever played with and the best player she has ever coached.

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Breaking Down the Data: Terrance Woodbury on Voter Trends, Culture Wars, and Messaging | Bakari Sellers Podcast

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Bakari Sellers Podcast, Bakari sits down with data guru Terrance Woodbury to discuss the hard-hitting truths about voter behavior, political strategy, and navigating today’s culture wars.

💬 Topics Covered:

- Why 2 million Black voters stayed home in the last election.
- The role of misinformation and the challenges of modern political messaging.
- Kamala Harris’s voter support: What worked, what didn’t, and why.
- Breaking down identity politics and the nuances of voter engagement.
- The impact of new media platforms like Twitter on political discourse and campaigns.

🔍 Key Takeaway:
- Terrance Woodbury doesn’t shy away from the data, delivering insights that go beyond casual conversations to uncover the real story behind the numbers.

- 🎧 Tune in to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Democrats in today’s political climate, the importance of targeted outreach, and how the culture wars continue to shape public opinion.

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In this special episode of the Bakari Sellers Podcast, Bakari welcomes Louisiana activist and former Senate candidate Gary Chambers to break down the aftermath of the November 5th elections. From voter turnout trends to cultural battles shaping the political landscape, this episode digs into the key factors influencing the 2024 electoral shift to the right.

Key discussion points:

• The Voter Turnout Crisis: A deep dive into the drop in Black, Latino, and youth voter participation and its implications.

• Economic Shifts and Political Messaging: How economic dissatisfaction and cultural red herrings like trans rights dominated the narrative and shaped voting patterns.

• Misinformation and Media Influence: Why Democrats struggled to cut through misinformation and leverage alternative media to energize their base.

• Building Power in the South: Gary shares his roadmap to register millions of new voters in 16 Southern states, aiming to reshape the electoral map over the next decade.

Bakari also sits down with CNN contributor and political strategist Sir Michael Singleton, who analyzes the Democrats’ flawed ground game, the impact of cultural debates on messaging, and the need for bold, visionary leadership within the party.

From grassroots mobilization to the broader challenges of modern political communication, this episode offers raw, insightful commentary on what went wrong—and what comes next for Democrats.

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