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Shop Talk: Republican Race & ‘Avoid Ghetto’ App

Date Posted: January 13, 2012 Panelists discuss which GOP presidential hopeful has the best chance of beating Obama. They also weigh in on a so-called ‘avoid ghetto’ GPS app, and the hype surrounding the Denver Broncos’ Tim Tebow. Host Michel … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Watch ‘ArsalanTV’ Channel on YouTube

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Shop Talk: No More Sex Tape Celebrity In 2012?

Date Posted: December 30, 2011 The Barbershop guys look back at some of the most memorable news and pop culture stories of 2011. They also share predictions and resolutions for 2012. Host Michel Martin speaks with author Jimi Izrael, civil … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: GOP Hopefuls Beat Up On Obama In Debate

Date Posted: December 16, 2011 This week, the Barbershop guys discuss the last Republican primary debate before the Iowa caucuses and the official end to the Iraq war. They also question whether companies should pull ads from the reality TV … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Arsalan on ‘The Dr. Drew Show’ on CNN Headline News

December 14, 2011 Watch Arsalan Iftikhar on ‘The Dr. Drew Show’ on CNN Headline News discussing the controversy over the TLC reality television show ‘All-American Muslim’. Watch Arsalan’s Interview with Dr. Drew on CNN Headline News Here:

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CNN COLUMN: “TLC Show ‘All-American Muslim’ & All-American Bigotry”

By Arsalan Iftikhar | Special to CNN.com December 13, 2011   Imagine for a moment that a major American corporation decided to remove its commercials from a reality television show highlighting the everyday lives of Latinos, African-Americans, members of the … Continue reading

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EXCLUSIVE: “Lowe’s Hardware Stores: Muslims Not Welcome”

By Arsalan Iftikhar December 10, 2011 According to the Religion News Service (RNS), the national hardware chain called Lowe’s has pulled commercialsfrom future episodes of TLC’s new reality television show called “All-American Muslim” after letter-writing campaigns by some right-wing evangelical conservative Republican … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Kids To Clean Schools If Gingrich Wins?

Date Posted: December 9, 2011 This week, the Barbershop guys discuss a series of comments by Newt Gingrich suggesting that underprivileged kids could improve their work ethic by cleaning school bathrooms. Also, after nearly 30 years and numerous appeals, Philadelphia … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: ESPN Right To Hold Syracuse Tape?

Date Posted: December 2, 2011 The Barbershop guys discuss the child molestation allegations against Syracuse University’s former assistant basketball coach. They also look at the new NBA season. Host Michel Martin hears from author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist … Continue reading

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National Syndicated Column About Arsalan Iftikhar (November 2011)

From Washington Post Writers Group By Ruben Navarrette November 27, 2011 Arsalan Iftikhar has an important message for his fellow Americans: “Have no fear.” The 34-year-old Chicago native of Pakistani descent is now a Washington, D.C.-based human rights lawyer, media … Continue reading

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