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...
 
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Izrael Likens 'Latino In America' To 'Roots' For Dummies

Date Posted: October 23, 2009

Host Michel Martin gets the scoop from Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Ruben Navarrette and Gustavo Arrellano as they comb through the week's latest headlines. The guys weigh in on CNN's "Latino in America" documentary series and the recent fiasco involving Colorado's "balloon boy" family. Also, there's drama in the sports world — NBA heavyweight Isiah Thomas is upset about comments made by fellow star and former competitor from Magic Johnson.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114073445

 
Rush Limbaugh's NFL Bid Fumbles

Date Posted: October 16, 2009

Host Michel Martin checks in with Jimi Izrael, writer for theRoot.com; Editor Arsalan Iftikhar, founder of themuslimguy.com; syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin. The group offers their take on the week's latest headlines, including Senate approval of a sweeping health care overhaul plan, conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh's failed bid to purchase the NFL's St. Louis Rams sports franchise and how New Jersey incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine has come under fire in the state's gubernatorial race for saying his opponent is, literally, unfit for office.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113860895

 
Obama's Win Surprises Nobel Followers

Date Posted: October 9, 2009

President Obama wins the Nobel Peace prize, and late night television comic David Letterman's "creepy" confessions give him a ratings boost. Host Michel Martin checks in with Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Ruben Navarrette and NPR's David Welna in this week's Barbershop.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113659223

 
Chicago Violence Stirs Criticism Of Obama's Olympic Pitch

Date Posted: October 2, 2009

Host Michel Martin talks about the latest news and the issues with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, editor and civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin. They discuss embattled New York Governor David Paterson and whether he should seek re-election and criticism about President Obama's trip to Copenhagen as youth violence continues to devastate his hometown of Chicago. As a kicker, the guys weigh in on late night comedian David Letterman's confession of having had sex with several women on his staff..

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113429006

 
Did Whitney Houston Tell All On 'Oprah'?

Date Posted: September 18, 2009

In this week's visit to the Barbershop guest host Mandalit del Barco discusses racism and the White House, Whitney Houston's appearance on the season opener of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and President Obama's comments on Kanye West. Joining her are Jimi Izrael, freelance journalist for TheRoot.com; Arsalan Iftikhar, civil rights attorney and the founder of themuslimguy.com; Lester Spence, political science professor at Johns Hopkins University, and Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112957112

 
Obama Pitches His Plan, American Idol Picks Ellen (100th Episode)

Date Posted: September 11, 2009

In their 100th episode of Barbershop, freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin and syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette discuss the week's news. The Barbershop guys talk about President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress and news that Ellen Degeneres will take Paula Abdul's spot as the newest American Idol judge. They also kickoff the start of the NFL season, revealing what teams they will be watching this year.

Listen to audio at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112743576

 
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