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Shop Talk: Bailout, Letterman and Comedian Chris Rock A Political Pundit?

Date Posted: September 26, 2008 Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Brian Bull are in their chairs for this week’s Barbershop. The guys talk about the ongoing financial crisis and comedian Chris Rock’s political comments on “Late Night with … Continue reading →

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AUDIO: Arsalan on National Public Radio (NPR) Story on Ramadan

September 19, 2008 NPR Tell Me More: Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, a time set aside by observant Muslims for fasting and prayer. Another important obligation tied to Ramadan is Zakat, the practice of offering … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Barbershop Takes On Obama Comments, Palin & O.J.

Date Posted: September 12, 2008 Barbershop guys Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Nick Charles exchange thoughts on tensions sparked by recent comments made by Barack Obama, Sarah Palin’s big interview with ABC News, the latest dish on O.J. … Continue reading →

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CNN COLUMN: “Islamic Pacifism: Spending Seven Septembers Hijacking My Religion Back”

September 11, 2008 Spending Seven Septembers Hijacking My Religion Back by Arsalan Iftikhar Mahatma Gandhi once said that, “I have nothing new to teach the world…Truth and nonviolence are as old as the hills.” Since time immemorial, our human experiment … Continue reading →

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Christian Science Monitor Profile of Arsalan Iftikhar (September 2008)

From Christian Science Monitor September 11, 2008 AFTER 9/11, SOME LIVES RECAST FOR GREATER GOOD by Jane Lampman, Staff Writer Christian Science Monitor Arsalan Iftikhar, ‘clash’ dispeller For Arsalan Iftikhar, Sept. 11 is indelibly marked as “the most important day … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Barbershop Reviews RNC, Kilpatrick Drama & NFL

Date Posted: September 5, 2008 Tell Me More guest host Deborah Amos listens in on a special Republican National Convention (RNC) Barbershop edition with Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Gustavo Arrellano and Professor Lester Spence. The guys give a wrap up … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Barbershop Takes On Veep Stakes, Olympics & Master P

Date Posted: August 22, 2008 The guys in this week’s Barbershop — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Nick Charles — comb through the week’s headlines. They talk about the latest buzz surrounding the presidential veep stakes, the USA’s … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Edwards’ Woes, New Movie’s ‘Blackface’ Draw Scrutiny

Date Posted: August 15, 2008 The guys in the Barbershop speak their mind about the woes of former presidential contender and Senator John Edwards, and a new movie that has a big-name Hollywood actor appearing in blackface. This week’s ‘shop’ … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Paris Hilton, Brett Favre Discussed in the ‘Shop’

Date Posted: August 8, 2008 Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Nick Charles and Terrance Harris comb through the week’s headlines. They Barbershop guys weigh in on Paris Hilton’s “energy plan,” as compared to those of the current presidential candidates and football … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Ludacris/Obama, House Slavery Apology & Brett Favre

Date Posted: August 1, 2008 Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Nick Charles talk about the House of Representatives’ apology for slavery, the latest controversial campaign ad by Sen. John McCain, and why Sen. Barack Obama is NOT saying … Continue reading →

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