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SHOP TALK: “NBA Finals, Humble Pie And Doughnut Burgers In The Barbershop”

Date Posted: June 21, 2013 The NBA finals, obesity, George Zimmerman’s jury, Paula Deen and more. It’s all up for discussion in the Barbershop. Guest host Celeste Headlee gets the lowdown on the week’s news with the Barbershop guys. Listen … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Should Journalists Attend Holder’s Off-The-Record Meeting?”

Date Posted: May 31, 2013 Some news organizations are saying ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to an off-the-record meeting with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. He offered to discuss guidelines involving the Justice Department’s investigation of security leaks to the press. … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Price Too High For Being World’s Top Military Force?”

Date Posted: May 24, 2013 President Obama defended his administration’s use of drone strikes this week. The Barbershop guys weigh in on that — plus the latest controversy around Tiger Woods, and the Boy Scouts lifting their ban on gay … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Could The President’s Week Get Any Worse?”

Date Posted: May 17, 2013 From scandals involving the IRS, to spirited Benghazi hearings, it’s been a tough week for the Obama administration. But will this bad week really have further political fallout? Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Does It Matter Cleveland ‘Hero’ Charles Ramsey Has A Criminal Past?”

Date Posted: May 10, 2013 It’s been a riveting week as the nation watched the story of three missing women reuniting with family members in Cleveland. The women were kidnapped during separate incidents several years ago and were imprisoned in … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: “Has Time Been Kind To President ‘Dubya’?”

Date Posted: April 26, 2013 The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum opened this week in Texas. But what exactly is the 43rd president’s legacy? And how should presidents spend their time after leaving the White House? Guest host … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: “Barbershop Guys Weigh In On ‘Accidental Racist’ Song”

Date Posted: April 12, 2013 Country star Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J joined forces to drop a track calledAccidental Racist. The Barbershop guys (Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Lester Spence and Kevin Williamson) give their take on whether the … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: “Iraq War 10-Year Anniversary & Stebeunville Rape Case”

Date Posted: March 22, 2013 Two teens accused of rape in Steubenville, Ohio were convicted and sentenced this week. Host Michel Martin talks to the Barbershop guys about how the victim — and the perpetrators — were treated in the … Continue reading

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SHOP TALK: “Will Pope Francis Answer Muslims’ Prayers, Too?”

Date Posted: March 15, 2013 Host Michel Martin checks in with the Barbershop guys for a fresh cut on the week’s news, including the new pope and college basketball’s March Madness. Martin is joined by culture critic Jimi Izrael, attorney … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: “Did Rand Paul’s 13-Hour Filibuster Really Have a Point?”

Date Posted: March 8, 2013 Was Senator Rand Paul’s 13-hour filibuster a smart political move or a total disaster? The Barbershop guys weigh in on that — and how Major League Baseball could be affected by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s … Continue reading

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