Barbershop http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14681732&ft=1&f=14681732 Each week on <em>Tell Me More</em>, the guys in the <em>Barbershop</em> weigh in on the latest happenings in politics, sports and pop culture. The "shop" is moderated by opinion columnist Jimi Izrael. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Barbershop http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14681732&ft=1&f=14681732 Could The President's Week Get Any Worse? 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 the barbershop guys. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775462&ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775462&ft=1&f=14681732 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 the barbershop guys.

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]]> Does It Matter That 'Hero' Charles Ramsey Has A Criminal Past? 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 the same house. Host Michel Martin talks to the barbershop guys about the many threads of this story. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182861723&ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182861723&ft=1&f=14681732 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 the same house. Host Michel Martin talks to the barbershop guys about the many threads of this story.

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]]> By Coming Out, Has Jason Collins Changed The Game? A lot of people have called basketball player Jason Collins a hero for coming out as the first openly gay male athlete in a major American sport. But the Barbershop guys ask if it's heroism or hype. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180855416/by-coming-out-has-jason-collins-changed-the-game?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180855416/by-coming-out-has-jason-collins-changed-the-game?ft=1&f=14681732 A lot of people have called basketball player Jason Collins a hero for coming out as the first openly gay male athlete in a major American sport. But the Barbershop guys ask if it's heroism or hype.

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]]> Has Time Been Kind To 'Dubya?' 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 Celeste Headlee checks in with the Barbershop guys. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/179240486/has-time-been-kind-to-dubya?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/179240486/has-time-been-kind-to-dubya?ft=1&f=14681732 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 Celeste Headlee checks in with the Barbershop guys.

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]]> Are We Better Off Being More Connected In A Tragedy? The Barbershop guys weigh in how social and traditional media helped - and hurt - in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. They also discuss the new Jackie Robinson film '42.' Host Michel Martin hears from culture critic Jimi Izrael, freelance journalist Corey Dade, sports editor Dave Zirin, and Bostonian and healthcare consultant Neil Minkoff. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/177943342/are-we-better-off-being-more-connected-in-a-tragedy?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/177943342/are-we-better-off-being-more-connected-in-a-tragedy?ft=1&f=14681732 The Barbershop guys weigh in how social and traditional media helped - and hurt - in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. They also discuss the new Jackie Robinson film '42.' Host Michel Martin hears from culture critic Jimi Izrael, freelance journalist Corey Dade, sports editor Dave Zirin, and Bostonian and healthcare consultant Neil Minkoff.

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]]> Barbershop Guys Weigh In On 'Accidental Racist' Country star Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J joined forces to drop a track called <em>Accidental Racist</em>. The Barbershop guys give their take on whether the song lives up to its name all too well. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/12/177032273/barbershop-guys-weigh-in-on-accidental-racist?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/12/177032273/barbershop-guys-weigh-in-on-accidental-racist?ft=1&f=14681732 Country star Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J joined forces to drop a track called Accidental Racist. The Barbershop guys give their take on whether the song lives up to its name all too well.

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]]> Rutgers Coach Firing: Have We Gotten Too Soft? Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice was fired for abusive actions towards players on the practice court. Did he go too far, or should people toughen up? Host Michel Martin asks the Barbershop guys for their take. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/05/176341822/rutgers-coach-firing-have-we-gotten-too-soft?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/05/176341822/rutgers-coach-firing-have-we-gotten-too-soft?ft=1&f=14681732 Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice was fired for abusive actions towards players on the practice court. Did he go too far, or should people toughen up? Host Michel Martin asks the Barbershop guys for their take.

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]]> Should Adam Be Allowed To Marry Steve? The Supreme Court heard arguments over same-sex marriage this week, and the Barbershop guys have their own arguments to offer. Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with culture critic Jimi Izrael, sports writer Pablo Torre, Kai Wright of Colorlines.com, and Republican strategist R. Clarke Cooper. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/175693798/should-jane-be-allowed-to-marry-jane?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/175693798/should-jane-be-allowed-to-marry-jane?ft=1&f=14681732 The Supreme Court heard arguments over same-sex marriage this week, and the Barbershop guys have their own arguments to offer. Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with culture critic Jimi Izrael, sports writer Pablo Torre, Kai Wright of Colorlines.com, and Republican strategist R. Clarke Cooper.

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]]> Should There Be Sympathy For Steubenville Rapists? 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 press. Writer Jimi Izrael, political science professor Lester Spence, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and Republican strategist R. Clarke Cooper discuss the week's news. ADVISORY: Please note, this conversation includes a discussion about rape and may not be suitable for all listeners. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/175043742/should-there-be-sympathy-for-steubenville-rapists?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/175043742/should-there-be-sympathy-for-steubenville-rapists?ft=1&f=14681732 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 press. Writer Jimi Izrael, political science professor Lester Spence, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and Republican strategist R. Clarke Cooper discuss the week's news. ADVISORY: Please note, this conversation includes a discussion about rape and may not be suitable for all listeners.

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]]> Will Pope Francis Answer Muslims' Prayers, Too? 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 Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Pablo Torre and Reverend Leo Patalinghug. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174406974/will-pope-francis-answer-muslims-prayers-too?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174406974/will-pope-francis-answer-muslims-prayers-too?ft=1&f=14681732 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 Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Pablo Torre and Reverend Leo Patalinghug.

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]]> 13 Hours Later, Did Rand Paul Have A Point? 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 death. Host Michel Martin checks in with writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Dave Zirin and columnist Mario Loyola. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/08/173815758/13-hours-later-did-rand-paul-have-a-point?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/08/173815758/13-hours-later-did-rand-paul-have-a-point?ft=1&f=14681732 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 death. Host Michel Martin checks in with writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Dave Zirin and columnist Mario Loyola.

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]]> In NFL, Fair Play To Ask About Sexual Orientation? Prospects at the NFL's Scouting Combine were recently asked if they had girlfriends or were married. The NFL launched an investigation into the unusual questions, and warned teams they could be punished for asking about sexual orientation. The Barbershop guys weigh in on that and other news. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/01/173244630/in-nfl-fair-play-to-ask-about-sexual-orientation?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/01/173244630/in-nfl-fair-play-to-ask-about-sexual-orientation?ft=1&f=14681732 Prospects at the NFL's Scouting Combine were recently asked if they had girlfriends or were married. The NFL launched an investigation into the unusual questions, and warned teams they could be punished for asking about sexual orientation. The Barbershop guys weigh in on that and other news.

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]]> Will 'Blade Runner' Be The New O.J.? South African Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail, but the hearing brought to light bizarre details about the murder charges against him. So will the case turn into another O.J. Simpson fiasco? Host Michel Martin asks the barbershop guys for their thoughts. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/22/172700184/will-blade-runner-be-the-new-o-j?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/22/172700184/will-blade-runner-be-the-new-o-j?ft=1&f=14681732 South African Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail, but the hearing brought to light bizarre details about the murder charges against him. So will the case turn into another O.J. Simpson fiasco? Host Michel Martin asks the barbershop guys for their thoughts.

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]]> Who Really Benefits From Raising Minimum Wage? President Obama argued for raising the minimum wage in his State of the Union address, but will it really help keep up with the cost of living? And the manhunt for Christopher Dorner kept the country on its toes for a week. Now that it's over, what questions remain? Host Michel Martin and the guys weigh in. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/15/172102692/-olympics-2020-handball-but-no-wrestling?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/15/172102692/-olympics-2020-handball-but-no-wrestling?ft=1&f=14681732 President Obama argued for raising the minimum wage in his State of the Union address, but will it really help keep up with the cost of living? And the manhunt for Christopher Dorner kept the country on its toes for a week. Now that it's over, what questions remain? Host Michel Martin and the guys weigh in.

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]]> Should Christie Lighten Up Over Doctor's Concern? New Jersey Governor Chris Christie isn't laughing about his weight anymore. After poking fun at himself earlier this week, he ended up telling a former White House doctor to "shut up," when she commented on his size. Did he overreact? The Barbershop guys weigh in. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/08/171478365/should-christie-lighten-up-over-doctors-concern?ft=1&f=14681732 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/08/171478365/should-christie-lighten-up-over-doctors-concern?ft=1&f=14681732 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie isn't laughing about his weight anymore. After poking fun at himself earlier this week, he ended up telling a former White House doctor to "shut up," when she commented on his size. Did he overreact? The Barbershop guys weigh in.

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