Arsalan Iftikhar is an international human rights lawyer and Contributing Editor for Islamica magazine; an international contemporary affairs magazine headquartered in Los Angeles and with editorial offices in London, Amman and Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Read more...
 
NPR Barbershop
Not A Shy Week For Rod Blagojevich

Date Posted: January 2, 2009

The Barbershop guys — Ruben Navarrette, Lester Spence, Sean Conner and Arsalan Iftikhar — convene to talk about a dramatic week in news. Among today's topics: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich defied critics but remains under a cloud of controversy, a Tennessee Republican sent a politically disastrous Christmas gift. Plus, does the NFL plan on hiring more black coaches?

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98946868

 
Did SNL Go Too Far With Paterson Sketch?

Date Posted: December 19, 2008

It's another Friday in the Barbershop with Jimi Izrael, Nick Charles, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarrette. Up for discussion this week: a closer look at President Bush's close call with a pair of flying shoes and a recent comedy sketch on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" that failed to hit New York Governor David Paterson's funny bone.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98500882 

 
Is Obama Implicated By The Blagojevich Scandal?
Date Posted: December 12, 2008

The guys in this week's shop — Jimi Izrael, Nick Charles, Arsalan Iftikhar and Lester Spence — debate how closely President-elect Barack Obama should be associated with the political scandal. Plus, the shop discusses how "Joe the Plumber," made famous by Republicans during the presidential campaign season, is now an author. And, should Obama distance himself from his middle name, Hussein?

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98179643
 
Will Hillary Clinton Really Call Obama 'Boss'?
Date Posted: December 5, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet picks have the guys in the 'shop', once again, speaking their minds. This week, Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Nick Charles and Arsalan Iftikhar discuss the potentially awkward working relationship Obama might have with leaders in his administration, like former rival Hillary Clinton. Plus, hear views on how comedians should portray the future president, and Plaxico Buress' gun drama.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97847795
 
'Shop' Weighs In On Obama's Cabinet Picks
Date Posted: November 21, 2008

The guys are back in the shop to add their take on recent events in the news. This week, hear in on Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Ruben Navarrette and Marcus Mabry of The New York Times talk about President-elect Barack Obama's recent cabinet appointees, the fallout over gay marriage in California, and recent comments on religion and sexuality made by iconic musician Prince.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97300388
 
Barbershop Wraps Up An Animated Election Season
Date Posted: November 7, 2008

Although Sen. Barack Obama came out a clear winner in the race for the White House, the election season isn't really over until the Barbershop guys have their final say. Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Nick Charles and Sean Connor put their stamp on this week's monumental election.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96738716
 
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