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Shop Talk: Alberto Gonzales Defends KSM Trial

Date Posted: May 4, 2012 This week, the Barbershop guys weigh in on the arraignment of admitted 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Host Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Were NFL Suspensions Fair?

Date Posted: May 4, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys continue their conversation with a look at the NFL’s decision to suspend several players for participating in a hard hits bounty system. Martin speaks with freelance journalist Jimi … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: What’s Your Top Barbershop Story for 5th Anniversary?

Date Posted: April 30, 2012 NPR’s Tell Me More celebrates its 5th anniversary, and the Barbershop has been a signature feature from the start. Host Michel Martin reviews some of the hottest Barbershop discussions with some of the O.G.s — … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Does ABC’s Reality Show ‘The Bachelor’ Discriminate?

Date Posted: April 20, 2012 Host Michel Martin checks in with the Barbershop guys about the latest in pop culture and entertainment. A new lawsuit charges ABC reality shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette of racial discrimination. The guys also … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Athletes Behaving Badly

Date Posted: April 13, 2012 The Barbershop guys discuss the charge given to George Zimmerman, who shot teenager Trayvon Martin. They also weigh in on whether the Miami Marlins’ Ozzie Guillen had the right to praise Fidel Castro. Host Michel … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Think Twice Before You Jaywalk?

Date Posted: April 6, 2012 This week, the Barbershop guys discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling that people arrested for minor offenses can be strip searched. They also weigh in on gun culture and current gun control laws. Host Michel Martin … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Trayvon Martin And Getting ‘The Talk’

Date Posted: March 23, 2012 The guys discuss the outrage around the shooting death of an unarmed African-American teen. They also talk about penalties the NFL imposed on the New Orleans Saints. Host Michel Martin checks in with freelance journalist … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Hollywood-Style Obama Ad, Hit or Miss?

Date Posted: March 16, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys talk about a 17-minute campaign ad for President Obama and whether it can win over independents. They also weigh in on GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum and his … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Are Rihanna, Chris Brown Condoning Abuse?

Date Posted: February 24, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys discuss singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. Brown was convicted of assaulting Rihanna three years ago. Now, they’ve released remixes of songs featuring each other. The guys also weigh … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Ethnicity Driving ‘Linsanity’?

Date Posted: February 17, 2012 The Barbershop guys discuss the mania surrounding NBA player Jeremy Lin, and the controversial decision by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to fly flags at half-staff to honor Whitney Houston. Host Michel Martin hears from … Continue reading

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