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VIDEO: Arsalan Iftikhar on CCTV (Afghanistan Civlian Murders)

March 17, 2012 Arsalan Iftikhar interviewed on CCTV discussing the murder of 16 civilians in Afghanistan by US Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales which caused an international firestorm. Watch Arsalan’s TV Interview Here:

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Shop Talk: Hollywood-Style Obama Ad, Hit or Miss?

Date Posted: March 16, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys talk about a 17-minute campaign ad for President Obama and whether it can win over independents. They also weigh in on GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum and his … Continue reading

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CNN COLUMN: “Time To Leave Afghanistan Now”

By Arsalan Iftikhar, Special to CNN March 12, 2012   (CNN) — Nearly two years ago in June 2010, the war in Afghanistan surpassed the Vietnam War to become the longest war in American history. Although the U.S. ousted the … Continue reading

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AUDIO: Arsalan on NPR on Quran Burning Controversy

From National Public Radio February 28, 2012 Obama administration officials sent apologies after fatal riots broke out in Afghanistan, following the burning of Korans. But was saying sorry necessary? Host Michel Martin talks with two Muslim Americans with differing views: … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Are Rihanna, Chris Brown Condoning Abuse?

Date Posted: February 24, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys discuss singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. Brown was convicted of assaulting Rihanna three years ago. Now, they’ve released remixes of songs featuring each other. The guys also weigh … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Ethnicity Driving ‘Linsanity’?

Date Posted: February 17, 2012 The Barbershop guys discuss the mania surrounding NBA player Jeremy Lin, and the controversial decision by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to fly flags at half-staff to honor Whitney Houston. Host Michel Martin hears from … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Did Romney Slow His Roll?

Date Posted: February 3, 2012 The Barbershop guys discuss whether Mitt Romney put the brakes on his momentum when he said he was not concerned about the very poor. Host Michel Martin checks in with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Debate Civility, Obama Gets Finger Wag

Date Posted: January 27, 2012 The Barbershop guys discuss the GOP debate in Florida, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s dust-up with President Obama, and the ‘Taco’ Mayor in Connecticut. Host Michel Martin speaks with journalist Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Gingrich’s Moral Fiber & Men’s Obesity

Date Posted: January 20, 2012 The guys discuss Marianne Gingrich’s comment that her ex-husband Newt is not morally fit to be president. They also weigh in funding issues with Red Tails, and new data showing that men are catching up … Continue reading

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AUDIO: Arsalan on NPR for Martin Luther King Day

From National Public Radio January 16, 2012 Host Michel Martin discusses the legacy of MLK Jr. and the future of civil rights with panelists. Martin is joined by Kai Wright of Colorlines.com, Viviana Hurtado of ‘The Wise Latina Club,’ civil … Continue reading

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