“There is a broad middle in this country that is open to finding a new way.”

Former New Orleans Mayor and Biden White House senior adviser Mitch Landrieu joins Bakari Sellers for a conversation about the future of the Democratic Party, winning in the South and whether a 2028 presidential run could be in his future.

Landrieu talks about why Democrats need to invest in Southern communities, what he learned from growing up in one of Louisiana’s most recognizable political families and why he believes Americans are ready for something beyond the traditional left-versus-right divide.

Bakari and Landrieu get into Donald Trump, the challenge of balancing accountability with healing a divided country and what Democrats got right and wrong during the Biden administration. Landrieu also reflects on his years as mayor of New Orleans and why delivering results matters more than political philosophy.

They also discuss the future of artificial intelligence, the importance of regulation and making sure new technology creates opportunity for people who have historically been left behind.

And when Bakari presses him on a potential 2028 presidential run, Landrieu opens up about the decision he's weighing and what it would take to make that leap.

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Former U.S. Senator and Alabama Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Doug Jones joins Bakari Sellers as he makes another run at history, this time against Tommy Tuberville.

Jones talks about what he learned representing Alabama in the Senate, the role Black voters will play in the race and why he believes Democrats have spent too much time chasing the next election instead of making long-term investments in the South.

Bakari and Jones get into what Democrats need to do differently to compete in the South and why the party can’t afford to focus only on presidential elections.

Jones 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.

They also talk about Tuberville’s rhetoric toward Black Alabamians - and when Bakari asks whether Tuberville will actually debate him, Jones doesn’t hesitate: “Oh, hell no.”

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“The cavalry is not coming.”

Benjamin Watson joins Bakari Sellers for a conversation about faith, Black fatherhood, football and the responsibility men have to their families, their communities and each other.

Watson talks about what it means to lead a family while acknowledging that nobody has it all figured out. He explains why he believes Black men have to lean into their responsibilities as husbands and fathers, how faith shapes his understanding of manhood, and why falling short doesn’t mean lowering the standard.

He and Bakari get into 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 talk 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 before he and Bakari get into where the game is headed - NIL, the transfer portal, Indiana’s rise, the pressure on Shane Beamer, Georgia football and the impact Deion Sanders has had at Colorado.

Listen to the full episode of The Bakari Sellers Show on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts, and watch on YouTube. For more conversations, commentary and stories from Bakari Sellers and The Moment, visit themomentmedia.co.

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