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Shop Talk: Why Is The Media So Fixated With Charlie Sheen?

Date Posted: March 4, 2011 The extended deadline for a possible NFL lockout and the media’s fixation with actor Charlie Sheen’s troubles are two topics under discussion in Tell Me More’s weekly “Barbershop” roundtable. Host Michel Martin speaks with author … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: All Eyes On Wisconsin’s Political Showdown

Date Posted: February 25, 2011 The dramatic showdown between state Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin over the Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair plan continues to draw attention and stir nationwide debate. Also, the recent suicide of former NFL player … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Sen. Scott Brown Reveals Childhood Abuse

Date Posted: February 18, 2011 Mass. Sen. Scott Brown reveals he was a victim of childhood sexual abuse, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is criticized for five years of silence on the bench and the contentious Chicago mayoral race comes … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Ex-Rep. Chris Lee Resigns Amid Craigslist Scandal

Date Posted: February 11, 2011 Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak’s resignation and resignations on Capitol Hill are two topics up for discussion in this week’s Barbershop roundtable. Weighing in with host Michel Martin, is author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney and … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Hip Hop Mogul Diddy Critical of Obama

Date Posted: February 4, 2011 President Obama’s response to the uprising in Egypt, Puff Daddy’s assessment of President Obama and Sunday’s Super Bowl are the topics under discussion in this week’s installment of “The Barbershop”. Host Michel Martin speaks with … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Golden Globes A Hollywood Roasting

Date Posted: January 21, 2011 The upswing in President Obama’s approval ratings and British comedian Ricky Gervais’ eyebrow-raising performance as host of the Golden Globe Awards are two of the topics under discussion in this week’s “Barbershop” roundtable. Host Michel … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: 2010 A Jaw-Dropping Year For Sports, Politics and Media

Date Posted: December 31, 2010 In this week’s Barbershop, host Michel Martin revisits some of the biggest stories that made waves in 2010 — from NPR’s much-talked-about firing of news analyst and FOX News contributor Juan Williams to NFL star … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: NBA Christmas Showdown For Heat, Lakers

Date Posted: December 24, 2010 The Barbershop guys discuss the economy, the NBA’s Christmas Day matchup between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, and what Santa will leave for them. Host Michel Martin speaks with Jimi Izrael, a freelance … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Debating The Legacy Of Elizabeth Edwards

Date Posted: December 10, 2010 In this installment of the weekly “Barbershop” segment, the talk turns to the passing this week, of Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards and President Obama’s deal with Republicans on tax … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Charlie Rangel, LeBron James Face The Music

Date Posted: December 3, 2010 In the week’s “Barbershop” segment, host Michel Martin speaks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR’s Political Editor Ken Rudin about the whether the publication of secret State … Continue reading

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