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Shop Talk: Praying Kicks Off NFL Controversy

The Barbershop guys preview the upcoming football games and discuss whether Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos distracts other players when praying on the field. The guys also share their Thanksgiving gratitude lists. Guest host Tony Cox speaks with author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports editor Dave Zirin and sports reporter Pablo Torre.

Shop Talk: Praying Kicks Off NFL Controversy

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Shop Talk: 'Occupy' Is More Trouble Than Progress?

The Barbershop guys weigh in on the Occupy Wall Street movement and the standoff between NBA players and owners. Host Michel Martin speaks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney and author Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Kevin Blackistone and National Review writer Mario Loyola.

Shop Talk: 'Occupy' Is More Trouble Than Progress?

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Shop Talk: Scandals Hit Penn State, Herman Cain

The Barbershop guys weigh in on the Penn State scandal, Rick Perry's debate flub, and Herman Cain's handling of sexual harassment accusations. Host Michel Martin hears from former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, as well as author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and sports reporter Pablo Torre.

Shop Talk: Scandals Hit Penn State, Herman Cain

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Shop Talk: 'Lynching' Used Too Freely?

This week's Barbershop guys weigh in on the sexual harassment allegations dogging GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain's campaign. They also discuss Kim Kardashian's divorce and the return of the sketch comedy show In Living Color. Host Michel Martin checks in with author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Ruben Navarrette, and TV and media critic Eric Deggans.

Shop Talk: 'Lynching' Used Too Freely?

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Shop Talk: Cain Ad To Fire Up Or Burn Out?

In this week's Barbershop, the guys talk about GOP presidential aspirant Herman Cain's campaign video, which features his top aide smoking a cigarette. Also up for discussion: the recent recommendation that adolescent boys and young men receive the HPV vaccine. Host Michel Martin checks in with author Jimi Izrael, columnist Mario Loyola, sports reporter Pablo Torre and political science professor Lester Spence.

Shop Talk: Cain Ad To Fire Up Or Burn Out?

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'Shop Talk': Role For U.S. In Post-Gadhafi Libya?

After ruling Libya for more than 40 years, Moammar Gadhafi was shot and killed Thursday. In the U.S., healthcare and immigration fueled a heated debate Tuesday between GOP presidential aspirants, and the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals are currently tied for in the World Series. Michel Martin hears from the Barbershop guys: author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Ruben Navarrette and former Obama administration staff member Corey Ealons.

'Shop Talk': Role For U.S. In Post-Gadhafi Libya?

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'Shop Talk': Tea Party Battles 'Occupy Wall Street'

GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain surges to the top of the polls. The Tea Party is launching a counter-offensive against the Occupy Wall Street movement. And Detroit sports teams are enjoying exceptional seasons. Weighing in are the Barbershop guys: author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Ruben Navarratte and political science professor Lester Spence.

'Shop Talk': Tea Party Battles 'Occupy Wall Street'

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'Shop Talk': Monday Night Football Needs New Song

Civil rights hero Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Harvard Law School's first black tenured professor Derrick Bell, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died this week. And as ESPN decided to drop Hank Williams Junior and his song from Monday Night Football, Tell Me More media fans submitted 2000 suggestions for a new song. Weighing in on their song picks — and more news — are the Barbershop guys: author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Kevin Blackistone and news writer Mario Loyola.

'Shop Talk': Monday Night Football Needs New Song

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Barbershop: Reactions To U.S.-Born Terrorist's Death

Al Qaeda outpost leader Anwar al-Awlaki was killed Friday in Yemen. Also, the trial of Michael Jackson's physician began this week and testimony has intensified. Weighing in are the Barbershop Guys: author Jimi Izrael, attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Ruben Navarrette and editor Kevin Williamson.

Barbershop: Reactions To U.S.-Born Terrorist's Death

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'Shop Talk': Death Penalty, GOP Debate

Troy Davis was executed Wednesday for the 1989 death of a police officer, despite protests nationwide and Davis' innocence plea. Also, Thursday night's GOP presidential primary debate included heated exchanges between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney. Weighing in are the Barbershop guys: author Jimi Izrael, columnist Ruben Navarrette, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and GOP strategist Ron Christie.

'Shop Talk': Death Penalty, GOP Debate

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'Shop Talk': Jobs, Poverty, Perry

This week, House Speaker Boehner acknowledged some common ground between his jobs plan and the president's plan, but said Obama's program doesn't quite add up. Also, the U.S. Census Bureau reported the latest poverty figures, and Tyler Perry was reported as the highest paid man in Hollywood.

'Shop Talk': Jobs, Poverty, Perry

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'Shop Talk': Jobs Plan, 'Credible' Threat, GOP Debate

The Barbershop guys join host Michel Martin to discuss the new jobs plan that President Obama presented to Congress Thursday. They also talk about what U.S. officials call a "credible" potential terrorist threat, coinciding with the Sept. 11 anniversary; and the GOP debate Wednesday.

'Shop Talk': Jobs Plan, 'Credible' Threat, GOP Debate

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Barbershop: Jobs Plan Scuffle, MLK, Jr. Quote

John Boehner refuses Barack Obama's request for a joint session of Congress next Wednesday to discuss jobs. CBC members exchange heated comments about the Tea Party. Poet Maya Angelou criticizes the quote engraved on the MLK, Jr. Memorial. The Barbershop guys weigh in.

Barbershop: Jobs Plan Scuffle, MLK, Jr. Quote

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Barbershop: King's Legacy, Civil Rights, Gay Rights

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Barbershop: King's Legacy, Civil Rights, Gay Rights

With this week's unveiling of the MLK, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall, the Barbershop guys weigh in on what King's legacy means today. They also debate whether gay rights and civil rights are the same. Host Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, and Latina Magazine Vice President Javier Morgado.

Barbershop: King's Legacy, Civil Rights, Gay Rights

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Barbershop: Lone-Star GOP Candidate, Spoiled Goodwill Game

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Barbershop: Lone-Star GOP Candidate, Spoiled Goodwill Game

Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently threw his Stetson into the presidential ring. A friendly basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and China's Bayi Rockets ended in a feud. Debate surrounding youth curfews has intensified. And no women are listed in GQ's article "The 25 Coolest Athletes of All Time." The Barbershop guys weigh in.

Barbershop: Lone-Star GOP Candidate, Spoiled Goodwill Game

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