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
'Barbershop' Guys Weigh In On Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Date Posted: February 5, 2010 

In this week's installment of the Barbershop, Host Michel Martin talks with freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, writer Keith Boykin and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin. They discuss the military's recent steps to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on openly gay service members, the heated race for Illinois governor and details suggesting he may have abused his ex-wife. The men also offer predictions for who will win the upcoming NFL Super Bowl. 

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123410834

 
'Shop Talk': Jay Leno Whines To Oprah

Date Posted: January 29, 2010

In this week's installment of the Barbershop, host Michel Martin joins regulars Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Gustavo Arrellano and Ken Rudin talks to discuss MSNBC host Chris Matthew's knee-jerk response to President Obama's recent State of the Union address. Also, the men hold their applause for NBC comedian Jay Leno's recent appearance on Oprah.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123109763

 
'Shop Talk': Did Obama's Missteps Lead To Democrat Defeat In Mass.?

Date Posted: January 22, 2010 

Keep Watch Over New GOP In this week's installment of the Barbershop, Host Michel Martin talks with freelance writer Jimi Izrael, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin. They discuss Senate-elect Scott Brown's recent victory in the Massachusetts special election to fill the seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy, former presidential candidate John Edwards' recent admission that he is the father of a baby he had with his mistress and Conan O'Brien's mega-million dollar payout to leave NBC's "Tonight Show." 

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122851816

 
'Shop Talk': Security Blunders Should Lead To Someone's Firing

Date Posted: January 8, 2010

Host Michel Martin listens in as freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports reporter Pablo Torre and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin give their take on the latest events to make news. This week, the men discuss President Obama's recent acknowledgment of a breakdown in systems charged with keeping the nation safe. As a kicker, the men weigh in on the troubles surrounding all-star basketball player Gilbert Arenas, who recently admitted to bringing multiple handguns into his team locker room.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122361786

 
'Shop Talk': 2009 Full Of Glory, Despair

Date Posted: December 31, 2009

The Barbershop guys offer their take on some of the more prominent stories to make headlines in 2009, such as the arrest of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates after he was perceived as a burglar outside his home and the sudden death of music superstar Michael Jackson. This week's panel — freelance Writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin — also discuss stories they believe were underreported in 2009, such as the weakened state of many of the nation's public schools.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122101238

 
Shop Talk: Health Care Overhaul Almost As Important As Tiger Woods' Drama

Date Posted: December 18, 2009

In this week's Barbershop, host Michel Martin chat with Editor and Founder of the Muslimguy.com Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, political science Professor Lester Spence and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin. The group weighs in on the ongoing dramatic process to overhaul U.S. health care legislation and immigration policies. As a kicker, the guys give their opinion on the latest developments in the troubles surrounding golf star Tiger Woods as his once squeaky-clean image continues to implode amid revelations of infidelity.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121605537

 
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