Arsalan Iftikhar is an international human rights lawyer and Contributing Editor for Islamica magazine; an international contemporary affairs magazine headquartered in Los Angeles and with editorial offices in London, Amman and Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Read more...
 
NPR Barbershop
Obama-Mania: Enough Already?

Date Posted: January 30, 2009

Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Ruben Navarrette and newcomer Reginald Hudlin take on the news of the week, including what some say is an overdose of media coverage of the America's new first family. The men also discuss the tragic realities of job loss.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100054505

 
Inauguration, 'Barbershop Style'

Date Posted: January 23, 2009

Jimi Izrael, Lester Spence, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarrette look back on a historic week in politics, which was not without history-making theatrics.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99796816

 
Bush And Football Take Center Stage In 'Shop'

Date Posted: January 16, 2009

A week before the nation changes leadership, the Barbershop guys debate the legacy of President George W. Bush. The gloves come off as regular 'shop' patrons Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarrette weigh in on notable events from the Bush years. Also, the men discuss Roland Burris' recognition by Congress, and more NFL predictions.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99454662

 
Political Drama Of The Week - Bill Richardson Or Roland Burris?

Date Posted: January 9, 2009

Political Theater Of The Week – Richardson, Burris or Gupta? — Politics and lots of drama dominated news this week, and the guys of the "shop" are in place to share their opinions on some of the big stories. Jimi Izrael, Nick Charles, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarrette take notice of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's surprising departure as an Obama cabinet nominee, Roland Burris' dramatic attempt to be seated in the U.S. Senate and NFL playoff predictions.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99152432

 
Not A Shy Week For Rod Blagojevich

Date Posted: January 2, 2009

The Barbershop guys — Ruben Navarrette, Lester Spence, Sean Conner and Arsalan Iftikhar — convene to talk about a dramatic week in news. Among today's topics: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich defied critics but remains under a cloud of controversy, a Tennessee Republican sent a politically disastrous Christmas gift. Plus, does the NFL plan on hiring more black coaches?

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98946868

 
Did SNL Go Too Far With Paterson Sketch?

Date Posted: December 19, 2008

It's another Friday in the Barbershop with Jimi Izrael, Nick Charles, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarrette. Up for discussion this week: a closer look at President Bush's close call with a pair of flying shoes and a recent comedy sketch on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" that failed to hit New York Governor David Paterson's funny bone.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98500882 

 
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