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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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Barbershop: Evaluating The Media's Role This Political Season

The Huffington Post's Ryan Grim, Politico's Susan Glasser, NPR's Mike Oreskes and David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network talk about accusations of media bias and how media cover politics.

Barbershop: Evaluating The Media's Role This Political Season

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Barbershop: Speechwriters Speak On The RNC And DNC

Republican speechwriter Mary Kate Cary, Democratic speechwriter Jeff Nussbaum and historian from the University of Virginia Barbara Perry dissect the last two weeks of speeches at the RNC and DNC.

Barbershop: Speechwriters Speak On The RNC And DNC

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Barbershop: Democrats Talk Core Values In Philadelphia

Democrats Malcolm Kenyatta, who is a Clinton delegate, social worker Amy Hoag, and Gary Frazier of Black Men for Bernie are in Philadelphia for the DNC. They discuss challenges facing the party.

Barbershop: Democrats Talk Core Values In Philadelphia

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Barbershop: The GOP, The RNC And What It Means

Business owner Joyce Banjac, college Republican Christian Pancake, Trump for Cuyahoga's Steve Herbik, and small business president Stacey Polk discuss being Republican this election year.

Barbershop: The GOP, The RNC And What It Means

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Barbershop: What It's Like In The Uniform

Former and current law enforcement officers Chief Chris Magnus, Officer Anwar Sanders and former police chief Betty Taylor discuss the recent shootings by and of police.

Barbershop: What It's Like In The Uniform

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Barbershop: Taking Stock Of Orlando With Members Of The LGBTQ Community

Queer 2.0 host Jacob Tobia, pediatric nurse Alexis Joy Agsaulio, and etiquette writer Steven Petrow talk about how the LGBTQ community is processing the shooting in Orlando, and social media reaction.

Barbershop: Taking Stock Of Orlando With Members Of The LGBTQ Community

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Barbershop: Stanford University, Sexual Assault And Parenting

WNYC's Arun Venugopal, blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner, and former Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey discuss the ramifications of the Stanford University rape case.

Barbershop: Stanford University, Sexual Assault And Parenting

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Barbershop: What Does It Mean To Be 'Presidential'?

Rice University history professor Douglas Brinkley, Jason Johnson of The Root, and NPR's Mara Liasson discuss the changing thoughts on how a president should behave.

Barbershop: What Does It Mean To Be 'Presidential'?

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Barbershop: The Benefits Of Living At Home

Medical blogger Jillian Knowles and writer Alex Hardy have both written about moving back in with their parents. They share their experiences, while NPR's Asma Khalid explains the trend.

Barbershop: The Benefits Of Living At Home

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Barbershop: Megyn Kelly And Trump, Sanders Supporters, And Spouses In The Campaign

NPR's Mara Liasson, John Nichols of The Nation, and Mona Charen of National Review discuss the latest on the presidential campaigns.

Barbershop: Megyn Kelly And Trump, Sanders Supporters, And Spouses In The Campaign

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Barbershop: Bathroom Laws, Women In The Workplace And High Heels

Political blogger Dru Ealons, columnist Gayle Trotter, and author Josh Levs discuss controversy over transgender rights, working as a single mother, and wearing what you want at work.

Barbershop: Bathroom Laws, Women In The Workplace And High Heels

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Barbershop: Reporters On The Campaign Trail

Buzzfeed's Ruby Cramer, The Atlantic's Molly Ball and NPR's Don Gonyea have crisscrossed the country on the campaign trails. They talk with Michel Martin about what they've seen on the road.

Barbershop: Reporters On The Campaign Trail

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Barbershop: Trump, The Woman Card And Kelly Ripa

Karlyn Bowman of the American Enterprise Institute, Tracy Sturdivant of the Make It Work campaign, former Maryland delegate Jolene Ivey, and Lisa Bonos of The Washington Post discuss Trump's comments.

Barbershop: Trump, The Woman Card And Kelly Ripa

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Barbershop: Bill Clinton, Black Lives Matter And Gender Stereotypes

Radio host Farajii Muhammad, writer Doyin Richards, and PR professional Jolene Ivey talk about Bill Clinton and Black Lives Matter protesters, a summit on gender stereotypes and a T-shirt controversy.

Barbershop: Bill Clinton, Black Lives Matter And Gender Stereotypes

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