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Shop Talk: Will South African ‘Blade Runner’ Be The New O.J.?

Date Posted: February 22, 2013 South African Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail, but the hearing brought to light bizarre details about the murder charges against him. So will the case turn into another O.J. Simpson fiasco? … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Who Really Benefits From Raising Minimum Wage?

Date Posted: February 15, 2013 President Obama argued for raising the minimum wage in his State of the Union address, but will it really help keep up with the cost of living? And the manhunt for Christopher Dorner kept the … Continue reading

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WASHINGTON POST: “A Muslim Guide to Love for Valentine’s Day”

By Arsalan Iftikhar | WashingtonPost.com February 14, 2013   The legendary Sufi Muslim poet Rumi once said that, “Love rests on no foundation…It is an endless ocean…With no beginning or end.” As millions of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day with their … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Should Christie Lighten Up Over Doctor’s Concern?

Date Posted: February 8, 2013 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie isn’t laughing about his weight anymore. After poking fun at himself earlier this week, he ended up telling a former White House doctor to “shut up,” when she commented on … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Is Pre-Super Bowl Drama Fair Game?

Date Posted: February 1, 2013 It’s Super Bowl time and the Barbershop guys are serving up some dish with those wings. Host Michel Martin and the guys discuss how one 49ers player is in hot water for anti-gay comments. They … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: “Lance Armstrong’s Apology & Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o Girlfriend Hoax

Date Posted: January 18, 2013 The Barbershop guys weigh-in on Lance Armstrong’s tell-all interview with Oprah. Was his doping admission too little, too late? Listen to Audio Here:

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VIDEO: Arsalan on CNN (January 2013 on Coca-Cola Super Bowl Ad Controversy)

January 31, 2013 Watch Arsalan Iftikhar live on CNN discussing Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl ad depicting an Arab camel jockey for Super Bowl XLVII with CNN’s Erin Burnett and Roland Martin. Watch Arsalan’s January 2013 Below:

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EXCLUSIVE: “After Recent Mass Shootings: Should We Profile Young White Males?”

by Arsalan Iftikhar January 2, 2013 After all of these recent mass shootings around America, I feel really bad for all the young white males who will now be racially profiled. Said no one ever. We Americans most recently witnessed … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Is ‘Django Unchained’ The ‘Blackest Film Ever?’

Date Posted: December 28, 2012 Quentin Tarantino’s new film Django Unchained has sparked controversy about his portrayal of slavery. Also, a dispute continues over whether gun owners names and addresses should be made public. And, what are the most underreported … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: So What If Quarterback RGIII Is ‘Not Really’ Black?

Date Posted: December 21, 2012 The Barbershop guys talk about preventing tragedies like last week’s shooting in Newtown, Conn. Also, a sports commentator said Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin isn’t black enough. Host Michel Martin talks with culture critic Jimi Izrael, … Continue reading

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