The Bigger Picture with Dakari

The Bigger Picture with Dakari

Hosted by Dakari Eli, The Bigger Picture features commentary on a wide range of subjects including news, politics, music and social issues with specially invited guests, experts, and celebrities.

Episodes

The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 59 featuring Shoniqua Shandai

February 20, 2025 • 33 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actress/singer/songwriter Shoniqua Shandai, widely known for her role as Angie on the Amazon Prime hit, "Harlem." Shandai talks about her musical journey, her acting career, and her latest single, "Black."
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 58 featuring Sia Savvy

February 10, 2025 • 44 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews television producer/filmmaker Sia Savvy of Savvy Media Group to discuss her fascinating career, including her latest project Left for Dead. The film, now exclusively streaming on Tubi, tackles racial disparity in the search for missing women and girls.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 57 featuring Gail Bean

December 20, 2024 • 23 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actress/filmmaker Gail Bean, best known for roles in Snowfall, P-Valley, and Harlem, regarding her new film Both Eyes Open. Bean, who also served as an executive producer, discusses her experience bringing the project to fruition and working alongside Taye Diggs, Joy Brunson, and Tristan Mack Wilds.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 56 featuring DeRay Mckesson

November 1, 2024 • 45 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews prominent civil rights activist and educator DeRay McKesson in a powerful and thought-provoking conversation. McKesson, known for his impactful role in the Black Lives Matter movement and his work advocating for social justice, shares his experiences and insights on activism, systemic change, and the future of civil rights in America. During the interview released on the eve of th...
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 55 featuring Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise

October 24, 2024 • 23 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews renowned eclectic artists Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise for an insightful interview. Kuf Knotz, a versatile MC, and Christina Elise, a classically trained harpist, have gained recognition for their unique fusion of hip-hop, soul, and classical music. During the interview, the duo talked about their creative journey and how they use their art to spread positivity and connect with p...
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 54 featuring J'Nai Bridges

October 17, 2024 • 30 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews Grammy Award-winning opera singer J'Nai Bridges. Join us as the world-renowned vocalist reveals the fascinating story of her operatic journey and emphasizes the crucial role of social activism in music.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 53 featuring Vivica A. Fox

August 6, 2024 • 19 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews iconic actress/producer Vivica A. Fox. The two discuss her legendary acting career, her recent role in Amazon's Bosco, and more.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 52 featuring London Brown

July 14, 2023 • 47 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews London Brown, star of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. The two discuss his incredible acting career but more importantly his acts of kindness and service to his community.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 51 featuring Aliah Sheffield

July 7, 2023 • 28 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews one of Def Jam's newest artists, the soulful Aliah Sheffield. The two discuss her recently released EP These Songs Are for Anyone Sick of Earth, including her single "Boo The Fool" and viral song "Earth is Ghetto." They also discuss the importance of therapy to cope with being in the music industry.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 50 featuring TiffsBass

June 30, 2023 • 48 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews world renowned musician Tiffany "TiffsBass" Lloyd and discuss her journey to becoming one of the most sought bassists in music.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 49 featuring Mustafa Speaks

June 23, 2023 • 36 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actor/filmmaker Mustafa Speaks, (All-American, Joe Pickett, etc.). Speaks discusses his childhood, acting roles, and his forthcoming film, Shadowboxing - Round 1.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 48 featuring Stephanie Charles

June 15, 2023 • 25 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actress-turned-producer Stephanie Charles. With an acting career that includes roles on Black-ish, NCIS, Ruthless, and The Paynes, Charles talks about her short film Aurora and her role as a first-time producer.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 47 featuring Correy Bell

June 8, 2023 • 33 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews comedy queen Correy Bell. The two talk about everything from her rise to success to an earthquake that happened during one of her sets.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 46 featuring Naya Ali

June 1, 2023 • 21 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews hip-hop star Naya Ali and discusses her latest single "More Life, Less Names" and her rise as one of Canada's biggest hip-hop acts.
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 45 featuring Hot 97's DJ Drewski

December 27, 2021 • 25 mins
Listen to episode 45 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews Hot 97's DJ Drewski in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded April 16th 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 44 featuring Snowfall's Gail Bean

June 27, 2021 • 30 mins
Listen to episode 44 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews actress Gail Bean from FX's hit show Snowfall in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded February, 19th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 43 featuring Amadeus

April 9, 2021 • 58 mins
Listen to episode 43 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews legendary multiplatinum producer Amadeus in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded February, 19th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 42 featuring Jenelle Simone

February 20, 2021 • 43 mins
Listen to episode 42 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews actress Jenelle Simone, star of BET's Brooklyn. Blue. Sky. in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded January 18th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 41 featuring Armani Caesar

February 4, 2021 • 37 mins
Listen to episode 41 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews Griselda's first lady Armani Caesar in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded January 11th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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The Bigger Picture Podcast Episode 40 featuring Janae J

January 22, 2021 • 39 mins
Listen to episode 40 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews renown poet/author Janae J in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded November 12th, 2020. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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