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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