Date Posted: December 24, 2010

The Barbershop guys discuss the economy, the NBA's Christmas Day matchup between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, and what Santa will leave for them. Host Michel Martin speaks with Jimi Izrael, a freelance writer and author; Arsalan Iftikhar, a civil rights attorney and editor; Pablo Torre, a reporter for Sports Illustrated; and Lester Spence, assistant professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/2010/12/24/132259226/Shop-Talk-NBA-Christmas-Showdown-For-Heat-Lakers

Date Posted: December 10, 2010

In this installment of the weekly "Barbershop" segment, the talk turns to the passing this week, of Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards and President Obama's deal with Republicans on tax cut extensions. And Host Michel Martin will also discuss the predictions for college football's Heisman Trophy winner with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, AOL FanHouse sports columnist Kevin Blackistone, and Matthew Continetti, Opinion Editor at the Weekly Standard.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/2010/12/10/131966875/-Shop-Talk-Debating-The-Legacy-Of-Elizabeth-Edwards

Date Posted: December 3, 2010

In the week's "Barbershop" segment, host Michel Martin speaks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin about the whether the publication of secret State Department cables by website, wikileaks, is good investigative journalism or an act of espionage. They also discuss Congressman Charles Rangel's censure in the House of Representatives and NBA superstar LeBron James' first appearance back in Cleveland, after leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/2010/12/03/131784976/-Shop-Talk-Charlie-Rangel-LeBron-James-Face-The-Music

Date Posted: November 26, 2010

The one year anniversary of the Tiger Woods sex scandal, the comeback of disgraced football star Michael Vick, and rap mogul Jay-Z's new book are some of the topics under discussion in Tell Me More's weekly segment, The Barbershop. In the chairs, along with host Allison Keyes, is author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, NPR National Correspondent Corey Dade and Dave Zirin, Sports Editor for "The Nation" and at EdgeofSports.com.

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Date Posted: November 19, 2010

In this installment of Tell Me More's weekly segment "The Barbershop," host Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, Republican strategist Marcus Skelton, and Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor. They discuss Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who faces censure for financial and fundraising misconduct; Sarah Palin, who says she believes she can beat President Obama in the 2012 election; and whether new airport security pat downs are too invasive.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=131444525