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Shop Talk: Was Clint Eastwood’s RNC Speech a Boost Or Distraction?

Date Posted: August 31, 2012 Host Michel Martin checks in with the Barbershop guys to look back on the Republican National Convention. They discuss whether Mitt Romney delivered or disappointed on Thursday night. They also weigh in on whether Clint … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Doping Catches Up With Lance Armstrong?

Date Posted: August 24, 2012 The guys discuss cyclist Lance Armstrong’s decision to no longer fight doping charges. Plus, comments by a senate candidate have put the spotlight on the GOP’s anti-abortion platform. Guest host Viviana Hurtado checks in with … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Sikh Temple Shooting & Olympics Round-Up

Date Posted: August 10, 2012 The Barbershop guys take on the media’s response to the Sikh temple shooting, and they weigh in on the criticism launched at Olympic athletes, for their appearance and their performance. Host Michel Martin checks in … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Olympics, Chick-fil-A & Snoop Dogg’s New Name

Date Posted: August 3, 2012 This week in the Barbershop, the guys talk about the best and worst moments so far at the London Olympics. They’ll also weigh in on the controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A after the company’s CEO Dan Cathy … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Did Darkness Of Batman Movie Edge On Colorado Shooter?

Date Posted: July 20, 2012 This week in the Barbershop, the guys talk about the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises. A gunman opened fire in a Colorado theater in which the film was being shown. Host Michel Martin … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Should NBA Teams Accommodate Players With Anxiety?

Date Posted: June 29, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on the Supreme Court’s decision on President Obama’s signature health care law. They also discuss newly drafted NBA player Royce White, who’s speaking out about his … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Grandma Withstands Bullies on Bus

Date Posted: June 22, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on the new NBA champions: the Miami Heat. They also discuss what should happen to a group of middle school boys who relentlessly bullied a 68-year-old … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Is It Ever Appropriate To Use The N-Word?

Date Posted: June 8, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent tweet behavior. She raised eyebrows after tweeting a photo of friends Jay-Z and Kanye West with the title of their song, … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Does Hazing Consent Matter?

Date Posted: May 25, 2012 The Barbershop guys weigh in on revelations about the death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion. Some police documents suggest Champion agreed to undergo hazing that allegedly took his life. The guys also … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Is Obama’s Same-Sex Statement All Talk?

Date Posted: May 18, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on Newsweek magazine’s cover calling President Obama “The First Gay President.” They also ask whether a parody video with New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie and … Continue reading

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