The Ringer: All Posts by Bakari Sellers2024-03-18T08:15:56-04:00https://www.theringer.com/authors/bakari-sellers/rss2024-03-18T08:15:56-04:002024-03-18T08:15:56-04:00Reporting on MOVE With Lyra Monteiro
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<p>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</p> <div id="WHt9O0"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3aIvKPjjZElDbp3ATSAOIY?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="5cA4PB"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aIvKPjjZElDbp3ATSAOIY">Bakari Sellers </a>is joined by Finding Ceremony’s Lyra Monteiro to discuss her career, her reporting on the MOVE bombing, and the Morton Cranial Collection.</p>
<p id="RlpzhP">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Lyra Monteiro<br>Producer: Stefan Anderson<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="E02F7q"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a> </p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/3/18/24104680/reporting-on-move-with-lyra-monteiroBakari Sellers2024-03-14T08:02:13-04:002024-03-14T08:02:13-04:00Alex Stapleton on ‘God Save Texas’ and Documentary Filmmaking
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<p>The director talks about her documentary series ‘God Save Texas’<em> </em>and<em> </em>the craft of making movies</p> <div id="UpJcLp"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6a47RZ7n4aNiGhtcJik2Pc?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="XhGxXX"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6a47RZ7n4aNiGhtcJik2Pc">Bakari is joined by filmmaker Alex Stapleton</a> to discuss her recent directorial effort in the documentary series <em>God Save Texas</em>, 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).</p>
<p id="NZBS4m">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Alex Stapleton<br>Producer: Eduardo Ocampo<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="V3HVnz"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a></p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/3/14/24100381/alex-stapleton-on-god-save-texas-and-documentary-filmmakingBakari Sellers2024-03-11T07:58:41-04:002024-03-11T07:58:41-04:00Finding Humor in Today’s Politics With The Good Liars
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<p>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, how they find humor during a dark time of American politics, and what they’ve learned from interviewing both Republican and Democratic voters</p> <p id="EnuWfx"></p>
<p id="FrD6Qj"><br>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).</p>
<p id="3SanCV">Hosts: Bakari Sellers<br>Guests: Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler<br>Producer: Eduardo Ocampo<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="m60AaY"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a></p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/3/11/24094803/finding-humor-in-todays-politics-with-the-good-liarsBakari Sellers2024-03-07T08:17:32-05:002024-03-07T08:17:32-05:00Elon Musk and the ‘Battle for the Bird’ With Kurt Wagner
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<p>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 </p> <div id="qzG2bw"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/1ebCfFvtxXUR9SG8exf31t?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="dsk9KN"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ebCfFvtxXUR9SG8exf31t?si=7a9e0ef7af554135&nd=1&dlsi=04dfd9b6e55645bd">Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist and author</a> Kurt Wagner to discuss his new book, <em>Battle for the Bird,</em> 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).</p>
<p id="FVpwuU">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Kurt Wagner<br>Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.</p>
<p id="xRkOAm"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a> </p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/3/7/24093185/elon-musk-and-the-battle-for-the-bird-with-kurt-wagnerBakari Sellers2024-03-04T08:06:12-05:002024-03-04T08:06:12-05:00Humanizing Martin and Malcolm With Dr. Peniel Joseph
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<p>Bakari and Dr. Peniel Joseph dive into the NatGeo series ‘Genius: MLK/X,’ based on his book ‘The Sword and the Shield’</p> <div id="PZEPAt"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5SpiThs4renQOxCb9VK6Hi?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="ynvnev"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SpiThs4renQOxCb9VK6Hi">Bakari Sellers is joined by professor and author Dr. Peniel Joseph</a> 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 <em>Genius: MLK/X</em>, based on his book <em>The Sword and the Shield </em>(10:38).</p>
<p id="XKOwSx">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Dr. Peniel Joseph<br>Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="7ATNVA"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a></p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/3/4/24089998/humanizing-martin-and-malcolm-with-dr-peniel-josephBakari Sellers2024-02-29T15:15:55-05:002024-02-29T15:15:55-05:00Black Media and ‘American Negra’ With Natasha Alford
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<p>Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Natasha Alford to discuss her new book, ‘American Negra’; growing up as an Afro-Latina; and how the writing process helped heal broken relationships</p> <div id="Y4PO83"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7yzsKioYapkQgB1Jgxkc2f?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="pdge8p"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yzsKioYapkQgB1Jgxkc2f?si=175830ec53174fd0&nd=1&dlsi=19e49465629b402a">Bakari Sellers is joined by journalist Natasha Alford to discuss her new book, <em>American Negra</em></a>; 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).</p>
<p id="akJf86">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Natasha Alford<br>Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="7ATNVA"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a></p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/2/29/24086919/black-media-and-american-negra-with-natasha-alfordBakari Sellers2024-02-26T08:45:33-05:002024-02-26T08:45:33-05:00Aisha Gordon and the Voting Power of Single Black Mothers
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<p>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</p> <div id="tRyj9u"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0gwHzExe3faMnYqdreCz9J?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="kf7hmL"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gwHzExe3faMnYqdreCz9J?si=dcf7d5d2262347b2&nd=1&dlsi=66bee68a93004c0b">Bakari Sellers is joined by founder and executive director of The Current Project, Alisha Gordon</a>, to discuss the organization’s investment in single Black mothers (5:05), and their impact as a voting demographic (7:48).</p>
<p id="DukOMq">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Alisha Gordon<br>Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="7ATNVA"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a></p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/2/26/24083456/aisha-gordon-and-the-voting-power-of-single-black-mothersBakari Sellers2024-02-22T08:24:53-05:002024-02-22T08:24:53-05:00Tamron Hall and the Playbook of Longevity
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<p>Bakari and Tamron dig into into Tamron’s latest novel, ‘Watch Where They Hide’</p> <div id="qHivke"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0c7o2mR8jhvaoezmWxRL9j?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="G76tMP"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0c7o2mR8jhvaoezmWxRL9j">Bakari Sellers is joined</a> 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, <em>Watch Where They Hide</em> (9:16), and the creative process behind bringing the character Jordan Manning to life in the crime series (14:48).</p>
<p id="LFcnJ2">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Tamron Hall<br>Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="7ATNVA"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a> </p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/2/22/24079923/tamron-hall-and-the-playbook-of-longevityBakari Sellers2024-02-19T09:10:43-05:002024-02-19T09:10:43-05:00‘The Weeds’: Jonquilyn Hill on Black Women and Policy
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<p>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</p> <div id="H6AIUh"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/4kHhRHu2gWjMQW2iSsoPhZ?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="xZY6eg"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kHhRHu2gWjMQW2iSsoPhZ?si=ddbb992290ef4ade&nd=1&dlsi=027c22c6088243bc">Bakari Sellers is joined by Jonquilyn Hill</a>, host of Vox’s policy podcast <em>The Weeds</em>,<em> </em>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).</p>
<p id="ZcfVbC">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Jonquilyn Hill<br>Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="jyVb2T"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a> </p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/2/19/24077219/the-weeds-jonquilyn-hill-black-women-policyBakari Sellers2024-02-15T08:24:43-05:002024-02-15T08:24:43-05:00Dulcé Sloan and the Lie of Overnight Success
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<p>Bakari Sellers is joined by comedian and author Dulcé Sloan to discuss discovering her calling in comedy and her book, ‘Hello, Friends!’ </p> <div id="SeluEM"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 152px; position: relative;"><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/1ci6To5SiJtLj1iBBW3iiy?utm_source=oembed" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" allowfullscreen="" allow="clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="BmeHnk"><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ci6To5SiJtLj1iBBW3iiy">Bakari Sellers</a> is joined by comedian and author Dulcé Sloan to discuss discovering her calling in comedy (1:26), her book, <em>Hello, Friends!, </em>and why it’s not a memoir (8:07). Plus, her words of advice on dating and the concept of destiny (14:47).</p>
<p id="gfVLCm">Host: Bakari Sellers<br>Guest: Dulcé Sloan<br>Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.<br>Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt</p>
<p id="k1mLya"><strong>Subscribe:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qq4AH2YWHezet7O3j7Fq9?si=vIINLU5XTcmiEFdsaeqnKA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakari-sellers-podcast/id1520269301">Apple Podcasts</a> </p>
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https://www.theringer.com/2024/2/15/24073737/dulce-sloan-hello-friends-interviewBakari Sellers