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Barbershop Each week on Tell Me More, the guys in the Barbershop weigh in on the latest happenings in politics, sports and pop culture. The "shop" is moderated by opinion columnist Jimi Izrael.
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'Shop Talk': Comedian Steve Harvey's Ex-Wife Isn't Laughing

For this week's installment of "The Barbershop," host Michel Martin speaks with author Jimi Izrael; Ruben Navarrette, columnist for CNN and The Washington Post writers' group; Republican strategist Ron Christie; and Ken Rudin, political editor for National Public Radio. They discuss President Obama's State of the Union address; comedian-turned-relationship guru Steve Harvey after his ex-wife took to the Internet to post details of alleged infidelity; and make their Super Bowl picks.

'Shop Talk': Comedian Steve Harvey's Ex-Wife Isn't Laughing

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'Shop Talk': Golden Globes A Hollywood Roasting

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 Martin chats with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar Illustrated Reporter Pablo Torre and NPR Ken Rudin.

'Shop Talk': Golden Globes A Hollywood Roasting

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'Shop Talk': Did Palin's 'Blood Libel' Comment Go Too Far?

Host Michel Martin speaks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, Johns Hopkins political science professor Lester Spence and Weekly Standard Editor Matthew Continetti.

'Shop Talk': Did Palin's 'Blood Libel' Comment Go Too Far?

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Should The N-Word Be Purged From Mark Twain’s Classic?

The swearing in of the 112th Congress and the debate over whether the N-word should be removed from Main Twain's classics are two topics under discussion in this week's "Barbershop" roundtable.

Should The N-Word Be Purged From Mark Twain’s Classic?

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

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 Michael Vick's aggressive comeback. Martin reflects with author Jimi Izrael, Sports Illustrated reporter Pablo Torre, Republican strategist Marcus Skelton and civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar.

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

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'Shop Talk': NBA Christmas Showdown For Heat, Lakers

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 writer and author; Arsalan Iftikhar, a civil rights attorney and editor; Pablo Torre, a reporter for Sports Illustrated; and Lester Spence, assistant professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University.

'Shop Talk': NBA Christmas Showdown For Heat, Lakers

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'Shop Talk': What Does Michael Steele Bring To The GOP?

In this week's installment of The Barbershop, host Michel Martin and the guys discuss Michael Steele's bid for re-election as Republican party leader, the waning of NFL star Brett Favre's fortunes and name their 'Person of the Year'. Weighing in on the discussion are author Jimi Izrael, columnist Ruben Navarrette, sports editor Dave Zirin and Republican Strategist Ron Christie.

'Shop Talk': What Does Michael Steele Bring To The GOP?

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'Shop Talk': Debating The Legacy Of Elizabeth Edwards

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 cut extensions. And Host Michel Martin will also discuss the predictions for college football's Heisman Trophy winner with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, AOL FanHouse sports columnist Kevin Blackistone, and Matthew Continetti, Opinion Editor at the Weekly Standard.

'Shop Talk': Debating The Legacy Of Elizabeth Edwards

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'Shop Talk': Charlie Rangel, LeBron James Face The Music

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 Department cables by website, wikileaks, is good investigative journalism or an act of espionage. They also discuss Congressman Charles Rangel's censure in the House of Representatives and NBA superstar LeBron James' first appearance back in Cleveland, after leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers.

'Shop Talk': Charlie Rangel, LeBron James Face The Music

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'Shop Talk': Michael Vick's Comeback Is One For The Books

The one year anniversary of the Tiger Woods sex scandal, the comeback of disgraced football star Michael Vick, and rap mogul Jay-Z's new book are some of the topics under discussion in Tell Me More's weekly segment, The Barbershop. In the chairs, along with host Allison Keyes, is author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, NPR National Correspondent Corey Dade and Dave Zirin, Sports Editor for "The Nation" and at EdgeofSports.com.

'Shop Talk': Michael Vick's Comeback Is One For The Books

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'Shop Talk': Rangel Reckons With Judgment, Palin Considers Presidency

In this installment of Tell Me More's weekly segment "The Barbershop," host Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, Republican strategist Marcus Skelton, and Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor. They discuss Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who faces censure for financial and fundraising misconduct; Sarah Palin, who says she believes she can beat President Obama in the 2012 election; and whether new airport security pat downs are too invasive.

'Shop Talk': Rangel Reckons With Judgment, Palin Considers Presidency

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'Shop Talk': What's Missing From George W. Bush's Memoir?

In this week’s installment of Tell Me More’s weekly segment “The Barbershop,” host Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, columnist Ruben Navarrette, Republican strategist Ron Christie, and Sports Illustrated reporter Pablo Torre. They discuss former President George W. Bush’s new memoir Decision Points and talk show host Conan O’Brien’s return to late night TV this week. Also the guys discuss the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, who many predicted would win the Super Bowl this season, but so far have only won one game this season and just fired the head coach this week.

'Shop Talk': What's Missing From George W. Bush's Memoir?

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'Shop Talk': What Did George Bush Say About Kanye West?

Host Michel Martin leads this week's Barbershop roundtable conversation about the top issues of the week, including the "shellacking" Democrats suffered in the midterm elections and what former President George W. Bush called the worst moment in his presidency: being accused by rapper Kanye West of not caring about black people. Martin is joined by blogger Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and Republican strategist Marcus Skelton.

'Shop Talk': What Did George Bush Say About Kanye West?

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'Shop Talk': Should Kendrick Meek Stay In Florida Senate Race?

In this week's installment of The Barbershop, host Michel Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarette and screenwriter and graphic novelist John Ridley. They discuss former U.S. President Bill Clinton urging Florida Democrat Kendrick Meek to drop out of the Senate race in Florida; Stephen Colbert and John Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" that will take place in Washington D.C. this Saturday; California GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman's recent comment on FOX News about her feelings toward the maid "an illegal immigrant" she fired; and Miami Heat basketball player LeBron James' new Nike commercial.

'Shop Talk': Should Kendrick Meek Stay In Florida Senate Race?

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'Shop Talk': Was NPR Right To Oust Juan Williams?

Tell Me More's weekly Barbershop segment discusses NPR's firing of Juan Williams over his remarks about Muslims on the Fox News Channel. Host Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Dave Zirin and columnist and author Reihan Salam.

'Shop Talk': Was NPR Right To Oust Juan Williams?

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