'Shop Talk': Does Hazing Consent Matter? 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 dish on their top picks for the NBA playoffs. 'Shop Talk': Does Hazing Consent Matter? Listen · 17:50 17:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/153692815/153692804" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Is Obama's Same-Sex Statement All Talk, No Action? 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 Newark's Democrat Mayor Corey Booker will inspire more bipartisanship. Is Obama's Same-Sex Statement All Talk, No Action? Listen · 17:49 17:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/153005655/153005644" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Teenage Pranks And Politics? May 11, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys weigh in on President Obama's support for gay marriage and how it might affect voters in November. They also discuss new questions about Republican Mitt Romney and whether he bullied a gay prep school classmate. Shop Talk: Teenage Pranks And Politics? Listen · 17:48 17:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/152498903/152498888" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Were NFL Suspensions Fair? 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 Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Mario Loyola, and former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Shop Talk: Were NFL Suspensions Fair? Listen · 6:55 6:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/152020631/152020626" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Alberto Gonzales Defends KSM Trial 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 Arsalan Iftikhar, and columnist Mario Loyola. Shop Talk: Alberto Gonzales Defends KSM Trial Listen · 12:29 12:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/152020629/152020624" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: What's Your Top Shop Story? 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 — or original guys: journalist Jimi Izrael; civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar; columnist Ruben Navarrette; and professor Lester Spence. Shop Talk: What's Your Top Shop Story? Listen · 17:49 17:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/151691113/151691104" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: 20 Years On, Do We Now All Get Along? April 27, 2012 Host Michel Martin checks in with the Barbershop guys about the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots and whether a "post-racial" America is possible. They also weigh in on controversy in the National Hockey League. Shop Talk: 20 Years On, Do We Now All Get Along? Listen · 16:09 16:09 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/151526938/151526927" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Does 'The Bachelor' Discriminate? 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 weigh in on the passing of Dick Clark of American Bandstand and New Year's Rockin Eve, and his influence on African-Americans. Shop Talk: Does 'The Bachelor' Discriminate? Listen · 15:55 15:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/151040820/151040809" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Athletes Behaving Badly 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 Martin checks in with journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Dave Zirin, and NPR's Corey Dade. Shop Talk: Athletes Behaving Badly Listen · 17:50 17:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/150567669/150567691" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Think Twice Before You Jaywalk? 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 checks in with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, and columnists Ruben Navarrette and Steven Gray. Shop Talk: Think Twice Before You Jaywalk? Listen · 17:50 17:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/150129165/150129154" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: What's Race Got To Do With Trayvon? March 30, 2012 The guys talk about the role of race in the debate about Trayvon Martin. They also weigh in on the record $2 billion paid for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Guest host Jacki Lyden checks in with journalist Jimi Izrael, Pablo Torre of Sports Illustrated, National Review columnist Mario Loyola, and NPR's Ken Rudin. Shop Talk: What's Race Got To Do With Trayvon? Listen · 17:49 17:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/149692322/149692311" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Trayvon Martin And Getting 'The Talk' 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 Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports editor Dave Zirin, and NPR's digital news correspondent Corey Dade. Shop Talk: Trayvon Martin And Getting 'The Talk' Listen · 17:49 17:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/149222911/149222904" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Hollywood-Style Obama Ad, Hit Or Miss? 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 comments that Puerto Rico should adopt English as its primary language if it wants U.S. statehood. Shop Talk: Hollywood-Style Obama Ad, Hit Or Miss? Listen · 17:49 17:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/148752672/148752663" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: GOP Primaries Heating Up In The South March 9, 2012 Host Michel Martin and the Barbershop guys talk about whether there's a clear path to securing the GOP nomination. They also weigh in on Peyton Manning and on the NFL investigation that revealed some players were paid bounty to take down opponents. Shop Talk: GOP Primaries Heating Up In The South Listen · 17:49 17:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/148299517/148299510" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Talk: Judge Apologizes For Joke ... Enough? March 2, 2012 The Barbershop guys preview Super Tuesday and weigh in on Judge Richard Cebull's email that included a joke about President Obama's heritage. Host Michel Martin checks in with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, columnists Ruben Navarrette and Mario Loyola, and Colorlines.com Editorial Director Kai Wright. Advisory: This segment may not be comfortable for some listeners. Shop Talk: Judge Apologizes For Joke ... Enough? Listen · 17:50 17:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147804084/147804075" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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