NPR INTERVIEWS


NPR BARBERSHOP: “Miami Dolphins & High School ‘Arabs’ Mascot Controversies”

Date Posted: November 8, 2013 The Barbershop guys meet us in St. Louis this week. They’ll weigh in on the Miami Dolphins’ bullying debate, and ask whether a California high school’s mascot is offensive. Listen to NPR Interview Below:

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NPR BARBERSHOP: “Guys Discuss 2013 World Series & NSA Spying on Foreign Leaders”

Date Posted: October 25, 2013 A young black man is suing high-end retailer Barneys, saying he was arrested after buying a $350 belt. Host Michel Martin checks in with the Barbershop guys for a fresh cut on that story and … Continue reading

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NPR BARBERSHOP: “Is ‘Hip-Hop’ Mayor’s Sentence About Politics Or Justice?”

Date Posted: October 11, 2013 Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years in prison for corruption. But do the Barbershop guys think the sentence was too stiff? They weigh in on that and the week’s other top … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Forget Shutdown, How About Kimmel & Kanye Showdown?”

Date Posted: September 27, 2013 From the government shutdown to Kanye West and Jimmy Kimmel’s showdown, the Barbershop guys weigh in on the week’s hot topics. Listen to Audio Below:

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SHOP TALK: “Barbershop Guys Gear Up For NFL Football Season”

Date Posted: September 6, 2013 The Barbershop guys are talking football. Plus, they chat about the dust-up between New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and a bakery customer. Did Weiner win back some street cred or act like a jerk … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Barbershop Guys Discuss Syria, NFL Lawsuit & Miley Cyrus”

Date Posted: August 30, 2013 The National Football League has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in a settlement over concussion-related injuries. But the league also denies any wrongdoing. So is it a victory for the players? The … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Could Prison Spell The End Of The Jackson Dynasty?”

Date Posted: August 16, 2013 Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. was sentenced to prison for illegal use of campaign funds. Is this the end of the Jackson legacy or could he make a comeback? The Barbershop guys weigh in. Listen … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Fort Hood Shooter Major Nidal Hasan: A Murderer or Martyr?”

Date Posted: August 9, 2013 The Barbershop guys talk about the trial of Major Nidal Hasan. He’s on trial for a mass shooting at an Army base in 2009 and decided to represent himself. Some have wondered whether that is … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Egypt Coup, Zimmerman Trial & Lone Ranger Movie”

Date Posted: July 5, 2013 The Barbershop guys are back from their July 4th barbecues to talk about new turmoil in Egypt and summer movies. In the shop this week are writer and culture critic Jimi Izrael; contributing editor for … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Culture Clash Between Africans And African-Americans?”

Date Posted: June 28, 2013 It’s a special Africa-themed Barbershop this week. Host Michel Martin checks in with the guys to get their take on President Obama’s visit, the culture clash between Africans and African-Americans, and the life of Nelson … Continue reading

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