WOPN Welcomes ViewPoint with ''Bakari Sellers''

Bakari Sellers

Westwood One inks a podcast partnership with activist, attorney and former Congressman Bakari Sellers. "ViewPoint with Bakari Sellers" debuts Wednesday, September 20 with former Presidential candidate, Senator, former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as his first guest. The Westwood One Podcast Network will supply ad sales representation. Listeners can subscribe for free at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Omny.fm.

Sellers, an attorney and social justice activist, represented South Carolina's 90th district in the lower house of the state legislature from 2006 to 2014. He is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, 2014 Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, and served as the first vice-chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party.

"ViewPoint with Bakari Sellers'" second week guest will be syndicated radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and his third week guest will be businessman, author, investor, "Shark" and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Sellers said, "ViewPoint is an opportunity to give listeners real news with a fresh perspective. Having Secretary Clinton be a part of the first episode is an amazing launch point to have critical conversations about the direction of our country."

"The Westwood One Podcast Network has quickly become a leader in news/talk podcasts -- it's undeniably the right place for Bakari's unique show," said Suzanne Grimes, EVP, Corporate Marketing, Cumulus Media and President, Westwood One. "Bakari is an unmatched voice and rising star in the political space. He brings a wealth of insight and depth to the landscape with passionate, authentic conversation about cultural and political issues in America today."

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