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Shop Talk: Did Darkness Of Batman Movie Edge On Colorado Shooter?

Date Posted: July 20, 2012 This week in the Barbershop, the guys talk about the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises. A gunman opened fire in a Colorado theater in which the film was being shown. Host Michel Martin … Continue reading

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WASHINGTON POST: “Michele Bachmann Stars in ‘The Ramadan Conspiracy'”

By Arsalan Iftikhar | WashingtonPost.com July 19, 2012   In the warped universe where this American currently resides, there remains only one heroic person brave enough to save our beloved United States from secretly being taken over by a falafel-eating, … Continue reading

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CNN COLUMN: “Jews & Muslims Should Unite Against German Circumcision Ban”

By Arsalan Iftikhar, Special to CNN July 17, 2012   (CNN) — According to recent reports, a German court’s ban on circumcising baby boys has provoked a rare show of unity between Jews, Muslims and Christians who see it as … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Should NBA Teams Accommodate Players With Anxiety?

Date Posted: June 29, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on the Supreme Court’s decision on President Obama’s signature health care law. They also discuss newly drafted NBA player Royce White, who’s speaking out about his … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Grandma Withstands Bullies on Bus

Date Posted: June 22, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on the new NBA champions: the Miami Heat. They also discuss what should happen to a group of middle school boys who relentlessly bullied a 68-year-old … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Is It Ever Appropriate To Use The N-Word?

Date Posted: June 8, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent tweet behavior. She raised eyebrows after tweeting a photo of friends Jay-Z and Kanye West with the title of their song, … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Arsalan Iftikhar on Syria & Iran Cyberattacks (June 2012)

June 2, 2012 Arsalan Iftikhar and Scott Horton from Harper’s magazine discuss cyberattacks against Iran and the push for international action regarding the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Watch Arsalan’s 12-Minute Television Interview Here:

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Shop Talk: Does Hazing Consent Matter?

Date Posted: May 25, 2012 The Barbershop guys weigh in on revelations about the death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion. Some police documents suggest Champion agreed to undergo hazing that allegedly took his life. The guys also … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Is Obama’s Same-Sex Statement All Talk?

Date Posted: May 18, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on Newsweek magazine’s cover calling President Obama “The First Gay President.” They also ask whether a parody video with New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie and … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Alberto Gonzales Defends KSM Trial

Date Posted: May 4, 2012 This week, the Barbershop guys weigh in on the arraignment of admitted 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Host Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney … Continue reading

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